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Month: October 2019

Forks in the road (a short guide to career options in science)

October 28, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 2 Comments

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There are many different careers to be had in science, of which academia only encompasses a fraction. Here’s an overview of the whole spectrum. Continue reading →

The new dubstep

October 20, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 4 Comments

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The same trends that characterise music genres also apply to science funding. Continue reading →

Gods and Monsters

October 10, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment
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Nobel prize awards are a time when the worlds of science and celebrity briefly coincide. Should we then use the prizes to promote diversity? Continue reading →

Obstetrics and review merits

October 3, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 8 Comments

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The new Review Commons initiative from EMBO Press and ASAPbio is another significant development for the progressive movement in scientific publishing. Continue reading →

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