We all love science, but what kind of Science Lover are we? Continue reading
Life at the bench
A case of the Dorian Grays
What makes dealing with peer review so difficult is that it forces us to confront the worst conception of ourselves. Continue reading
Top, quality?
A small linguistic adjustment could make a big difference to how we view academic performance. Continue reading
No more years of hurt
The capacity to forget past trauma can be an impediment to productive change. Continue reading
Turn to stone
Leading a group is a career-long battle against ossification. Continue reading
The wonderful life of protocols
It’s not just organisms that evolve. Continue reading
True courage
One of the most enduring misrepresentations in cinema is the continual conflation of bravery with fearlessness. Continue reading
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
Total Internal Reflection 