Our first contribution to EMBO Reports is now available online. Is science an example of a functioning anarchy?
You can read it HERE.
Author: Brooke Morriswood
Branching out (TIR on Twitter)
As of today, TIR is now active on Twitter (as @TIRscienceblog)…
Obviously we are a little late joining this particular party, and TIR writer Brooke Morriswood has some reservations about social media in general (see HERE for why he stopped posting personal material to Facebook), so this is something of an experiment.
Bear with us while we find our feet, and let’s see how things branch out. Any recommendations and advice much appreciated…
From broad brushstrokes to fine detail
A scientific field’s progression to maturity mirrors the production of an oil painting. Continue reading
Hat tip: let’s hear it for the good guys
A team of good guys band together to take on a rampaging behemoth. Continue reading
Can, can’t, Canute
How much can one individual do to influence the output of a field? Continue reading
Irreducible perplexity
Are molecular biologists under-equipped to defend evolution? Continue reading
Where have all the pranksters gone?
Is science losing its playfulness? Continue reading
Hat tip: Wayne Wahls
A quick heads-up on an article that every young scientist – especially those fighting for or about to seek independent funding – should read.
The best Easter eggs of all
Nothing beats the thrill of scientific discovery. Continue reading
Gone to the worms
A tribute to a scientist who was both of his time, and ahead of his time. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 