Last week, I settled into a cinema seat to watch "Oppenheimer," the last masterpiece by Christopher Nolan. Walking out three hours later, the movie stuck with me, just like a catchy tune you can't shake...
The courage to write ugly first drafts
In the odyssey of scientific writing, writing the first draft of a paper can be a tormented journey. In this post, I'd like to propose the idea of writing "ugly" first drafts. Precisely, you will discover...
Light Exposure for Focus
When it comes to boosting our mental game, there is a secret weapon hiding in plain sight: Light. Yes, you read it correctly, good old-fashioned light. It’s not magic or voodoo science – it’s a...
5 books on writing every scientist should read
Writing is a craft that every scientist must learn. And what better way to learn a skill than from a good book? In this post, I list five reference books on writing, my favorite books...
Procrastination, fear of failure, and perfectionism
Procrastination is the act of putting off until tomorrow what should be done today. 80 to 95 percent of university students regularly procrastinate, and almost half of graduate students report that they always or almost...
Mixups Unmixed: Do you use “utilize” correctly?
Gling gling! Here it is: your monthly vocabulary quiz. I have decided to launch a series of posts entitled "Mixups unmixed." Each month, I'll present you with five pairs of words that scientists tend to...