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Laelaps in the London Times

By laelaps on May 26, 2009.

I broke the news via my Twitter feed last night, but in case you missed it my op-ed "The dangerous link between science and hype" has been published in today's Times. I will give you one guess as to what it is about.

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*high-five* @ Brian

Well done! congrats.

Brian, as a longtime reader I am glad that you are getting the mainstream recognition that you deserve. Excellent work. I will be proud to say "I knew you when..." *sniff*

By James Rieman (not verified) on 26 May 2009 #permalink

Thanks, everyone. Now the trick is going to be finding something else to write about!

Woot! You've hit the big time, amigo! Don't worry about finding other subjects - you've got more than enough to choose from.

And, Brian? If I ever hear you express doubts about your future as a science writer again, I shall be forced to smack you over the noggin with a rolled-up London Times. ;-)

Congratulations, my dear!