Scientific publishing is in a revolutionary phase, with some instructive lessons to draw from the political arena. Continue reading
Preprints and direct democracy
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Imparting a point of view
Teaching science and supervising research isn’t just about facts, tools, and techniques. It’s also about getting people to see the world around them in a different way. 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
Expats to exiles
Sometimes leaving home means not coming back. Continue reading
Great scientists, great moustaches III (a Movember posting)
In our third instalment of this series, we once again take a look at some great minds, and the moustaches that went (just) before them. Links at the bottom of the page to the other postings. Continue reading
Forks in the road (a short guide to career options in science)
There are many different careers to be had in science, of which academia only encompasses a fraction. Here’s an overview of the whole spectrum. Continue reading
The new dubstep
The same trends that characterise music genres also apply to science funding. Continue reading
Gods and Monsters
Nobel prize awards are a time when the worlds of science and celebrity briefly coincide. Should we then use the prizes to promote diversity? Continue reading
Obstetrics and review merits
The new Review Commons initiative from EMBO Press and ASAPbio is another significant development for the progressive movement in scientific publishing. Continue reading
Manners and mentorship
Politeness isn’t just about knowing when to pass the salt. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 