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8 Everyday Words That Mean Something Different To Scientists
As a scientist, you wouldn’t want to be eating the kinds of sandwiches you find in the lab!
A Scientist’s Ultimate Wish List
Ever found yourself in the lab wishing you had an extra pair of arms or a lab cupboard that magically replenishes the chemicals you need? You’re not the only one!
Leading My Kid Through Difficult Conversations
With terrorism reports looming large on the news almost every other day, how can you best explain such acts of violence to your young child?
What’s The Address? Three Little Words Can Tell You
GPS? What GPS? Three-word phrases could be a promising alternative to street names and house numbers in places where few people possess street addresses.
China Builds World’s Largest Something
Just how accurate are the reports, chatter and hype surrounding China’s glittering new Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope?
20 Reasons Your PhD Journey Is Really A Pokémon Go Game
Think about it—your PhD supervisor is basically Professor Oak; you chart your experiments in a lab notebook, a.k.a. a Pokédex; and the Nobel laureates you admire are just as elusive as rare Pokémon.
The Antibiotic Resistance Movement
It's the end of the modern antibiotic era. Is this an Independence Day-type situation, or can we still undo the damage that's been done?
The Ultimate List Of Why Scientists Love Science
In spite of the many moments of misery in your scientific life, there will be plenty of opportunities to also say “YAY.” Let us count the ways...
Parenting: The Good, The Bad & The Intrusive
A recent study has shown that intrusive parenting leads to kids that were overly critical of themselves. So how much should a parent’s expectations influence their child’s learning journey?
