Scientists like to claim – rightly – that they’re free to do research into whatever takes their fancy, but getting funding for it is a different matter. Continue reading
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On the shoulders of ants
A salute to the also-rans. 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
Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez, and the importance of narrative
Women’s tennis can show science why excellence alone isn’t the whole story. Continue reading
Live and let die
An aversion to asking tough questions in the here and now can lead to a messier and more painful outcome in the future. Continue reading
The best drivers, the fastest cars
Formula 1 offers a striking example of how meritocracies really function. Continue reading
The devil in the details (a short guide to writing figure legends)
A short guide to writing the most important text of any scientific manuscript. Continue reading
The pitfalls of perfectionism
Publishing work is an odyssey, and sometimes, getting a story out means chaining people to the mast. Continue reading
No more years of hurt
The capacity to forget past trauma can be an impediment to productive change. Continue reading
Academies and academia
What connects the European Championships, PPE and ventilators, the academic career ladder, and scientific illiteracy? Continue reading
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