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Should you save your data – a flow diagram
This flow diagram is for any researcher that has ever thought of discarding data instead of hoarding it like some kind of research squirrel
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The problem with clouds of data everywhere
Some years ago now, I started a new project. I went into the project with a lot of bold ideas about everything from what to buy, and what side projects I could start – and even one or two ideas about maybe doing the actual project. But one idea that I Read more…
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Ranting about how much time my #OpenData is going to take
I am an ardent supporter of open data. In fact, I am such a big fan I even published all of my PhD data back in 2013. It was mostly very boring but I know of at least one dataset that was used (albeit briefly) by another group. I thought that Read more…
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SET for Britain, an attendees story
Now, before I start, I need to explain something – I attended SET for Britain in early March and the original post was written shortly after. However, there was one point I wasn’t happy with, that needed further investigation. Which then took 3 months. So apologies for the time delay, but it’s very Read more…
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5 ways people screw up controls in their data
In the last few weeks I’ve reviewed a load of reports, papers, and some data for a colleague. Basically, I’ve spent a few weeks reading all about other people’s data. It’s nice but mildly frustrating that I’m not generating my own (about half my lab is down for maintenance). The one Read more…
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Basically coding
Like it or not coding is now a major part of science. Some might debate that point but this is my column and these articles go a lot better if you all just agree with me. Also, by coding, I mean programming or writing scripts that make computers go. I feel I Read more…
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Stuff wat I lurn at conferences
As I covered a couple of weeks ago i recently attended a very different seminar/conference/symposium which was objectively awesome. The morning after was a bit hangover-y but such is the price you pay for ‘socilaising’. And because I was worried I hadn’t traveled (and drunk) quite enough yet, last week I was off in Read more…
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An academic poster in a cartoon style
This week I am attending the conference Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS) in Brazil. At the conference I am presenting a poster on some work I did earlier this year. I’ve done posters before but this time I decided to go a bit more infographic/cartoony with it.