Nowadays it’s pretty standard for an academic paper to have a long list of authors – but who are those authors anyway? Continue reading
The 9 types of academic authors
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Black Lives Matter – an interview with Dr. Calvin Tiengwe
The Black Lives Matter protests have shone a light on the systemic racism present at all levels in developed countries, including in academia. TIR spoke to Dr. Calvin Tiengwe of Imperial College London to get his perspective on the protests, the problem, and possible solutions. Continue reading
Nuts and bolts (a short guide to writing Materials & Methods sections)
Clear Materials and Methods sections are essential for other scientists to reproduce your work. Here’s a short guide on how to write them. Continue reading
Survivor guilt, scientist guilt
What and how much must scientists do, to feel that they’ve done enough? Continue reading
Lockdown and out
The looming relaxation of coronavirus lockdown measures is exposing the public to the messy basis of scientific fact-building. Continue reading
Powerlessness and impotence
The coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on the abilities and limitations of medics and scientists alike. Continue reading
Self-isolation…with kids.
TIR shares the stories of scientist parents coping with self-isolation. Continue reading
Artists wanted!
Would YOU like to contribute original artwork for a posting in TIR? Continue reading
True courage
One of the most enduring misrepresentations in cinema is the continual conflation of bravery with fearlessness. Continue reading
Lip service and walking the walk
The Natalie Portman – Rose McGowan spat illustrates a fundamental difference in activist behaviour. Continue reading
