Brief links from the coalmines

Random cool links, just in case you were missing me - I'm too busy even to mock, at the moment.

I don't care how improbable the Lancet thinks a tarantula farm is - I've visited ones in Malaysia already. Chillies and tarantulas - pain killers of the future?

And as an Australian, I take an unworthy satisfaction in knowing that bulky cane toads get arthritis.

Finally, if you've ever wanted to boast about your cutting edge scientific studies, you too can do particle physics.

And it's back to work for me.

EDIT: It's just been pointed out to me that you'll need to register to view the Lancet article on pain relief. It's a free signup, but I thought I should warn you just in case.