Null Hypothesis: The Journal of Unlikely Science
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| Discipline | Scientific Satire |
| Language | English |
| Abbreviated title | Null Hypothesis |
| Publisher (country) | MAD Productions (England) |
| Publication history | 2004 to present |
| Website | Website |
| ISSN | 1745-767X |
Null Hypothesis: The Journal of Unlikely Science is a monthly online satirical science website, which casts a wry eye over the world of science and technology. Dubbed "the Private Eye of science" by the Daily Telegraph, it was started in 2004 in Bristol University by three bored postgraduate students disillusioned by the grind of publishing papers in academia. The three behind the idea, David Hall, Andrew Impey and Mark Steer, all have biology backgrounds, although the website covers all topics from mathematics and chemistry to social science and philosophy.
The website and the associated monthly e-journal include made-up items as well as those that are real but unbelievable. The public is encouraged to contribute and have their articles have included "Why toast that lands butter side down is proof of a God?", "Whether bungee jumping makes your eyes pop out" and "Do too many cooks spoil the broth?".
Mixed in with those nuggets of the bizarre are current news stories from around the world, features on items in the news (wind power, oil prices, science communication) and commentary on day-to-day science.
The print magazine ceased publication in May 2006, but it has continued online since then, with even more features and articles. The new website includes information for teaching science, as well as jobs and a huge archive of past articles.
Null Hypothesis encourages you to write the news, see the website for more information.
