the sometimes serious scientist

Types Of Scientist Presenters: Which One Are You?

When you’re delivering a lecture or thesis defense presentation, are you an Excited Explainer, Totalitarian or Perpetual Motion Machine?

Being A Scientist: Expectations Vs. Reality

What did you think being a scientist was all about when you were growing up? More importantly, do you see things the same way now?

FML, The Scientist Version

Every now and then, a lab fail will happen for some inexplicable reason. Until you’ve ruined at least one sample pre-analysis, you can’t call yourself a real scientist!

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!

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...

What Is A Scientist?

Are engineers considered scientists? What about lab technicians, archaeologists and art historians? The answer isn’t always obvious...

A Scientific Approach To Dating

If you think about it, relationships are just like scientific experiments: sometimes, no matter the outcomes of dates, the end results can be unpredictable.

When The Science Spark Strikes

What draws people to science? Whether the desire to help those in need, or the never-ending quest for knowledge, the spark can come from anywhere.

A Day In The Life Of A Scientist

Whether you're a PhD student, postdoc or the boss, your daily routines can be surprisingly similar.