Scientists like to think of themselves as tough…but is it emotional toughness rather than mental toughness that’s being selected for?
Continue readingWho’s the toughest?
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Funding scientific ecosystem services
Shouldn’t be we funding scientists as well as researchers?
Continue readingPower and impunity
One of the things that outrages most about the invasion of Ukraine is the sense of impunity.
Continue readingIn conversation with the Algerian Women in Science (ALWIS) group
The Algerian Women in Science group is a new organisation, founded in 2020, committed to training Algerian women to be scientific leaders and supporting their careers.
TIR spoke to Anissa Belfetmi, Sabrina Absalon, and Sarah Helal, three of ALWIS‘ leadership team, to discuss their goals for the organisation and how they plan to help other Algerian women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Continue reading
The 9 types of Science Lover
We all love science, but what kind of Science Lover are we? Continue reading
2021: TIR’s year in review
A look back at our 6th record-breaking year, and a big thanks to all of you out there. Continue reading
Our indomitable avatars
One of the most common tropes in art is about people following their dreams, or being encouraged to do so. There’ll be a scene with a chance encounter and a conversation that eventually arrives at the question: what did you want to be? Why did you stop trying? And then: Why not try now? Continue reading
On the shoulders of ants
A salute to the also-rans. Continue reading
No more Brand-ing
Is it right to move your kids for the sake of your career? Continue reading
Mentoring the next generation
My lab might be closing soon because of insufficient research productivity. Is it really because I supervised too many undergraduate students? And if so, should I regret it? Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 