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Who’s the toughest?

June 14, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment
Coco Gauff, after losing the 2022 French Open final.

Scientists like to think of themselves as tough…but is it emotional toughness rather than mental toughness that’s being selected for?

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The 9 types of Science Lover

February 13, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 2 Comments

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We all love science, but what kind of Science Lover are we? Continue reading →

A case of the Dorian Grays

December 14, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 2 Comments

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Artwork by Wombo Art.

What makes dealing with peer review so difficult is that it forces us to confront the worst conception of ourselves. Continue reading →

Top, quality?

September 26, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 2 Comments

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Leonardo da Vinci, “L’Ultima Cena”

A small linguistic adjustment could make a big difference to how we view academic performance. Continue reading →

No more years of hurt

July 18, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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The capacity to forget past trauma can be an impediment to productive change. Continue reading →

Turn to stone

April 11, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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Artwork by Mark Palfreyman.

Leading a group is a career-long battle against ossification. Continue reading →

The wonderful life of protocols

January 14, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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Artwork by Mark Palfreyman

It’s not just organisms that evolve. Continue reading →

True courage

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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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)

January 12, 2020January 14, 2020 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Lelio Orci (University of Geneva)

Lelio Orci’s working life shows how a singular talent can be leveraged to maximal success. Continue reading →

We look forward to eating you

November 22, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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Goya, Saturno devorando a su hijo.

When interview candidates come to visit, just telling the truth sometimes feels like whistle-blowing. Continue reading →

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