One of the most enduring misrepresentations in cinema is the continual conflation of bravery with fearlessness. Continue reading
Life at the bench
Stick to what you’re good at (a tribute to Lelio Orci)
Lelio Orci’s working life shows how a singular talent can be leveraged to maximal success. Continue reading
We look forward to eating you
When interview candidates come to visit, just telling the truth sometimes feels like whistle-blowing. Continue reading
Where is the fun?
Isn’t it time we acknowledged that research is only occasionally a pleasure? Continue reading
Lost scribes
Why has note-taking at seminars become so rare? Continue reading
New EMBOlism – The Rat Race
I’d like to thank…
What do Oscars ceremonies and scientific presentations have in common? Continue reading
Poetry corner: Cancer’s a funny thing
We’re paying homage this week to a literary classic from JBS Haldane, who probably embodied the spirit of playful irreverence better than any scientist before or since. This was his response to the cancer diagnosis that ultimately claimed his life. Continue reading
Losing the thread
Picking up a project sometimes means getting stuck in a labyrinth. Continue reading
The wisdom of dinosaurs
The elder members of scientific communities are a valuable repository of accumulated knowledge. Continue reading
