Category Archives: Site News

And now for something completely different..

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Caspar

It’s… the Baby Laughter project. I’m not entirely sure why I haven’t mentioned this before but readers of this blog might be interested in one of my other projects. In my day job, I am a baby scientist at Birkbeck … Continue reading →

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Boozerlyzer Alpha

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Caspar

It’s taken a long time but the alpha version of the Boozerlyzer drinks tracker is ready. So now we’d like your help testing it. There is a version of the app in the Android App store. If you have the appropriate telephone … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the future of recreational drug use.

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Caspar

This article first appeared on KnowDrugs.net Ever heard of dimethocaine, methoxetamine or JWH-18? They are ‘research chemicals’ similar to cocaine, ketamine and cannabis respectively. They were all first synthesized in the last few years and are being produced in large … Continue reading →

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Our Breaking Convention presentation

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Caspar

Here’s a recording of my talk from the excellent Breaking Convention at the University of Kent, Canterbury this month. There were a few technical hitches at the beginning so I was slightly flustered at the beginning. But if you can … Continue reading →

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The Defendant has a right to a fair trial..

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Caspar

Please extend a warm welcome to our first guest contributor, The Defendant from satirical blog TrifflingOffence. For satirical bloggers jokes aren’t just for April first, they’re for life.  And death.. (as we will all see one day). Dark times need dark … Continue reading →

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At last, our application is available!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Caspar

I know it has been a long time coming. And I was supposed to wait to make the announcement at this weekend’s Breaking Convention, Psychedelic Drug Conference at the University of Canterbury. But it is the first day of a … Continue reading →

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Win a ticket to QEDCon: 5-6 Feb 2011 :: Manchester Piccadilly

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Caspar

Inebriated eejit that I am I can’t make it to the sure to excellent QEDCon in Manchester next weekend. If you want my ticket, it’s yours for the taking. Just tell me your favourite synonym for being drunk in the … Continue reading →

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Your Brain on Booze – Xmas Update

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Caspar

It’s Christmas morning, so what you are doing reading this I don’t know. Got bored of playing with your presents? Me too, coal is boring. Especially, when you get it every year.  But hopefully by now you’ve had an brandy … Continue reading →

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Genesis 1.1: How Science 2.0 works. It’s all about hacks and networks.

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Caspar

We’re a little young to be writing our own history but a lot went on before we got here and most of that work was done by other people. Whether this project goes right or wrong, we have four people … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Caspar

So what is this all about? Caffeine, alcohol, legal and illegal drugs can all change our state of mind. Very often that is why we take them! But what exactly is happening? Will it be the same next time? Different … Continue reading →

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