Monthly Archives: February 2011

Why we give (and how much we give)

Looking over one of my researcher colleague’s shoulder this afternoon I learned that the average UK resident gives 0.5% of his or her income to charity i.e. £5 in every £1000. An amount which, in real terms, has doubled in the … Continue reading

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Rhamnose. Don’t know what it is yet? Read on . . .

According to the oracle that is The Sunday Times, L’Oreal claim that they have developed the first over the counter anti-wrinkle cream validated by formal scientific research. Yes, that’s scientific research, not a trial where 18 women were given a … Continue reading

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The Seville orange and its respective marmalade

I am attempting to make Seville marmalade for the second time. Only this time I am fortunate enough to have found myself in possession of Seville oranges – which can only be an advantage. A few hours of therapeutic orange … Continue reading

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