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The Brand Of You

Building a personal brand is not about self-promotion; see it as helping others understand your work and inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Six Ways To Spot A Scientist

Scientists may hang up their lab coats at the end of the workday, but certain mannerisms don't change even outside the lab.

Surviving The Mediapocalypse

It may not be easy, but the Asian Scientist team intends to stay in the media for a long time to come.

Wanted, Alive: Microbes

Unlike mammals, microbes don’t have pulses; determining whether they are alive or dead takes some scientific creativity.

Be a Mentor Who Matters

Far from being an additional chore, mentoring younger scientists can be extremely rewarding.

How To Work With Other Scientists

What’s the best and worst thing about working with a biologist, chemist, physicist, mathematician and an engineer?

Four Fun Facts About Eclipses

Asia might have missed out on the recent solar eclipse, but there were plenty of learning points for skywatchers here to prepare for the next time the moon obstructs the sun.

Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

It's been said that hindsight is 20/20, and here, three eminent scientists answer the question: What would you tell your younger selves?

When Science Spoils Spoilers

Surprise! Spoilers aren’t so bad after all.