The CoViD-19 global pandemic has thrust modelling and analysis into the public eye in a way rarely seen before. One particular example is the CoViD model developed by MRC-IDE, which was a contributor to the UK response to the pandemic. The research team behind this model published their code on GitHub. As might be expected… Read More »
Installing micromagnetic software can be a challenge. There are can be complex dependencies and it’s not always clear how to get a working system. I recently stumbled across the virtual micromagnetics project which provides an entry point for researchers wanting to exploit virtual machines for micromagnetics. I was intrigued by this idea – virtualisation plays… Read More »
Science and research budgets have been feeling the squeeze since the recession. Could careful use of project management be one way to make most efficient use of these scant resources? Science and project management are not normally a happy mix – but perhaps “Agile” could help scientists manage some projects more efficiently. Project Management And… Read More »
Open source science software has a lot to offer the scientific community. This is a far from complete list of open source science software that I’ve found useful in the past. Inkscape Inkscape is a vector graphics tool (similar to Adobe Illustrator) that is invaluable for making figures, diagrams and posters. You can also (with… Read More »
If you’re writing a large document like a thesis or a dissertation, Latex is probably the tool for the job. In this post I use the natbib and bibunits packages to insert a list of your publications into your thesis. Find Latex Beginner’s Guide on Amazon [Sponsored Link] Step 1. Set up Your Tex File… Read More »