Unthinking reliance on commercial research aids and reagents can cause a debilitating erosion in basic knowledge. Continue reading
Who’s at the wheel?
Life at the bench
From broad brushstrokes to fine detail
A scientific field’s progression to maturity mirrors the production of an oil painting. Continue reading
The best Easter eggs of all
Nothing beats the thrill of scientific discovery. Continue reading
The fountain of youth
Despite its stresses, science seems to provide an elixir for extended youth. Continue reading
Snakes and ladders
One of the peculiarities of academia is that the skills that bring success at one level are no guarantee of success at the next.
Lab fiends – a spotter’s guide
We recently looked at the Superheroes of the Lab, everyday scientists you’ve probably met who are harbouring different kinds of superpowers. This week, we’ll be looking at their implacable antagonists – the lab fiends.
Superheroes of the lab – a spotters guide
The superhero craze shows no sign of abating in Hollywood, but a research lab remains as likely a place as any to find unusual talents (after all, how many Marvel characters were created as a result of experiments?). Here, in the first of a two-part series, is TIR’s guide to the superheroes of the lab – science’s own Suicide Squad? Continue reading
