lab life

The Science Of Festivity

There’s a scientific basis to the magic of the holiday season.

Ramp Up Your Resume

Having a well-crafted CV is the first step through the door to a desired job; here are four tips to help you put together a polished one.

10 Lab Hacks That Could Save You Time And Effort

Ever wondered why some scientists seem so carefree in the lab? Perhaps they've optimized their protocol with some of these lab hacks.

Advice For Young Scientists: Take Care Of Yourself

Believe in yourself and learn how to plan properly; but most of all, don’t forget to take care of yourself, says our columnist Alice.

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.

How To Work With Other Scientists

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

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.

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.