The elder members of scientific communities are a valuable repository of accumulated knowledge. Continue reading
The wisdom of dinosaurs
Professional masochists
Getting feedback is never easy. But the gain is always worth the pain. Continue reading
Beating the odds
Should there be a handicapping system when it comes to the allocation of research funds? Continue reading
A Bosman ruling for science (new EMBOlism)
Should there be transfer fees for scientists as well as footballers?
Paper Diplomacy
What we say and what we mean in our responses to reviewers. Continue reading
Setting up shop (a short guide to starting a research group)
Starting your own research group is a daunting proposition. TIR offers some pointers to help you on your way… Continue reading
Garbage in, garbage out
Quantification in science is a good thing, so long as you’re not counting rubbish. Continue reading
Bad Behaviour
Nothing makes a parent smile like the sound of a child screaming… Continue reading
Stop the ventriloquists!
Students need to learn how to answer questions. Not letting them do so is a failure of mentorship. Continue reading
The next top model…organism
TIR examines some paragons of experimental pulchritude, to the tune of the Bee Gees’ “Staying Alive”… Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 