Isn’t it time we acknowledged that research is only occasionally a pleasure? Continue reading
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One thing at a time
Paradoxically, having kids can be a great way of learning to deal with overstress. Continue reading
Print the legend
Like the American Dream, science is sustained by an ideal rather than the reality. Continue reading
Come together
What do rock festivals and scientific conferences have in common? Continue reading
Hidden Value
Holiday reading 2019
We’re going to be away for the next couple of weeks, so here’s a few page-turners to recommend whether you’re by the beach, in the glades, or on the waves.
Bookworms (a short guide to staying on top of the scientific literature)
Scientists are taught how to to plan their experiments, but not their reading. And if you don’t read the literature, how can you ask the right questions or do the proper experiments in your chosen field?
Here’s some tips for getting started. Continue reading
Neither chickens nor toadies
Might waiving anonymity actually improve the fairness of peer review? Continue reading
The best ticket in town
The end of a semester is a cause for pride and rejoicing. Continue reading
Lost scribes
Why has note-taking at seminars become so rare? Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 