"I was frustrated as a child when I had to use a vacuum. It had a screaming noise and the smell of st..." — James Dyson

The media thinks that you have to make science sexy and concentrate on themes such as rivalry and the human issues.

I grew up running miles of the Norfolk coastline. I'd think nothing of a six-mile run before breakfast. I still run, though not as far and not before muesli.

The British judiciary needs to support intellectual property.

I think if you have to pay for your education, you worry very seriously about you're going to do when you've got your degree.