Somewhat disturbing news about the UK labs handling some of the most pathogenic bacteria and viruses (http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/dec/04/-sp-100-safety-breaches-uk-labs-potentially-deadly-diseases). Apparently, there have been numerous 'close-shaves' over the past 5 years including people erroneously sending out Anthrax to other labs that were neither expecting it nor had a use for it and people working with Ebola in protection suits with rips in the fabric. Must try harder?
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Friday 5 December 2014
Dangerous Stuff
Somewhat disturbing news about the UK labs handling some of the most pathogenic bacteria and viruses (http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/dec/04/-sp-100-safety-breaches-uk-labs-potentially-deadly-diseases). Apparently, there have been numerous 'close-shaves' over the past 5 years including people erroneously sending out Anthrax to other labs that were neither expecting it nor had a use for it and people working with Ebola in protection suits with rips in the fabric. Must try harder?
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