Paradoxically, having kids can be a great way of learning to deal with overstress. Continue reading
One thing at a time
Gender equality, family life
Time to grow
As scientists, the most important thing we can give our children is our time. Continue reading
Kids and Kardashians
Starting a family is something that’s often presented as a risk in career terms. In fact, it may actually turn you into a better risk-taker. Continue reading
Great scientists, great women – Pt. 1
The first of a new series celebrating individual women and their contributions to science, mathematics, medicine and engineering. Continue reading
Book review: The Astronomer and the Witch by Ulinka Rublack
What sounds like a trashy Mills & Boon romance is actually one of the finest portraits of the human side of science. Continue reading
Soft power and parenting
Being a parent imposes restraints on soft as well as hard power. Continue reading
Bad Behaviour
Nothing makes a parent smile like the sound of a child screaming… Continue reading
Into battle
Generally, the people who are good at winning wars are not good at winning the peace. Continue reading
How sexist are you really?
Simply professing a belief in equality doesn’t protect you from subliminal bias. Continue reading
A plague on both your houses
One of the hardest things about parenting are the sick days. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 