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Month: October 2017

I’ve seen the future, and it’s salami

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment
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Scientific papers have become too long. It’s time to move in the opposite direction. Continue reading →

Shaping the mould

October 28, 2017 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment
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Students and postdocs cannot simply be clones of their mentor. Continue reading →

Weinstein, Einstein, high time

October 19, 2017 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 5 Comments
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The sordid revelations about Harvey Weinstein will come as little surprise to those in academia.

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Lab fiends – a spotter’s guide

October 12, 2017 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 4 Comments
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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.

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Take your Time

October 8, 2017 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment
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Life seems to be getting faster and faster in the modern age – we no longer kill time, we try to save it. Continue reading →

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