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Month: September 2019

Manners and mentorship

September 29, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment
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Ernst & Gustav Klimt, “Pan tröstet Psyche” [Pan consoles Psyche]

Politeness isn’t just about knowing when to pass the salt. Continue reading →

Where is the fun?

September 19, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 2 Comments

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Isn’t it time we acknowledged that research is only occasionally a pleasure? Continue reading →

One thing at a time

September 12, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment
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Detail from Jan Steen “The dissolute household”.

Paradoxically, having kids can be a great way of learning to deal with overstress.  Continue reading →

Print the legend

September 5, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment
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Albin Egger-Lienz, “Die Bergmäher” (The mountain reapers)

Like the American Dream, science is sustained by an ideal rather than the reality. Continue reading →

Come together

September 1, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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What do rock festivals and scientific conferences have in common? Continue reading →

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