Stop defending Tim Hunt

The likes of Richard Dawkins and Brian Cox should focus on taking up the real issue of sexism in science. It is absurd to say that scientists can do and say what they like in the name of academic freedom

As the Tim Hunt storm continues unabated, I find myself pondering my decision to break the story from the World Conference of Science Journalists in South Korea about his culturally insensitive and sexist remarks.

After an empty apology and then declaring that "he stood by his comments", Hunt has taken the spotlight and somewhat self-indulgently allowed it to remain focused on him.