Scientific papers have become too long. It’s time to move in the opposite direction. Continue reading
I’ve seen the future, and it’s salami
Month: October 2017
Shaping the mould
Students and postdocs cannot simply be clones of their mentor. Continue reading
Weinstein, Einstein, high time
The sordid revelations about Harvey Weinstein will come as little surprise to those in academia.
Continue readingLab fiends – a spotter’s guide
We recently looked at the Superheroes of the Lab, everyday scientists you’ve probably met who are harbouring different kinds of superpowers. This week, we’ll be looking at their implacable antagonists – the lab fiends.
Take your Time
Life seems to be getting faster and faster in the modern age – we no longer kill time, we try to save it. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 