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Science Love Is A Rollercoaster

Love science today, hate it tomorrow? Sometimes, both feelings exist at the same time.

The Five Stages Of (Manuscript) Rejection

Getting a manuscript to publication is not an easy task, and rejection is part and parcel of the academic cycle. Here's what you can do about it.

When Space Goes Small

Space tech startups are pushing us a little closer to the final frontier.

Ten Lab Characters You’ll Either Love Or Hate, But Never Escape

Wherever you go, human nature—and the type of people you meet in the lab—tends to stay the same.

Scientists Outside Of The Lab

Some scientists become different people after they remove their lab coats and leave work. Which one are you?

In My Defense, I Gave It My Best Shot

For readers who may be approaching the final stage in the quest for a PhD, here are seven tips that could help you defend your dissertation with greater confidence.

Running On The Edge Of Glory

How much closer are we to achieving distance running’s holy grail?

An Editor’s Science Writing Cheat Sheet

The secret to being a good science writer is thinking like a reader.

Soldiering On For Science

In many ways, being a soldier is a lot like being a scientist.