We’re going to be away for the next couple of weeks, so here’s a few page-turners to recommend whether you’re by the beach, in the glades, or on the waves.
Holiday reading 2019
Bookworms (a short guide to staying on top of the scientific literature)
Scientists are taught how to to plan their experiments, but not their reading. And if you don’t read the literature, how can you ask the right questions or do the proper experiments in your chosen field?
Here’s some tips for getting started. Continue reading
Neither chickens nor toadies
Might waiving anonymity actually improve the fairness of peer review? Continue reading
The best ticket in town
The end of a semester is a cause for pride and rejoicing. Continue reading
Lost scribes
Why has note-taking at seminars become so rare? Continue reading
Time to grow
As scientists, the most important thing we can give our children is our time. Continue reading
Where are science’s moralising gods?
The scientific community needs moral standards if it is to continue its growth. Continue reading
