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
Gods and Monsters
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
Where is the fun?
Isn’t it time we acknowledged that research is only occasionally a pleasure? Continue reading
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
