We spend most of our time at work, a work that requires concentration and effort. When we are not working, it is important to recharge our batteries. Yet many of us find it difficult to...
12 ways to motivate yourself to start writing
Every scientist knows that writing is a priority task, or at least that it should be. Yet many Ph.D. students, postdocs, and professors (yes, professors!) struggle with writing and keep on putting it off. This...
Daily rituals of scientists: A peek into the life of Charles Darwin
Ever wondered how the brilliant minds behind some of the greatest scientific discoveries structured their day? What do their rituals and routines look like? Well, we did! We are glad to share with you that...
First-person pronouns in scientific articles
Scientists fall into two camps: those who love reading scientific papers and those who hate them. I definitely belong to the second group. The second I try to read a scientific article, my eyelids get...
How to create a new habit
“People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits, and their habits decide their futures.” (F.M. Alexander) You are all familiar with the “New Year's Resolution” phenomenon. Every January, the gyms are packed. The...
Mixups unmixed: Is it ‘Critique’, or ‘Criticism’?
Gling gling! Back again with another chance to flex those vocabulary muscles: Welcome to another edition of “Mixups Unmixed!” Let’s dive deep into the world of words that leave scientists scratching their heads. Can you...