I have an embarassing confession to make: After decades of writing in English (and years of teaching scientific writing), I still struggle with possessives. A possessive is the 's or the of that you put...
A Cozy Christmas Playlist and Reflections on 2024
Dear beloved reader, As Christmas approaches, I wanted to send a festive cheer your way. The tree is up, the jazz is playing, and my coffee cup is warm. It's the perfect mood for sharing...
Deliberate cold exposure for focus
Deliberate cold exposure has many physical benefits, but what does it do for your mind? In this post, you'll learn the hows and whys behind deliberate cold exposure. You'll also discover scientifically tested protocols to...
Grant application writing: A masterclass with Dr. Ana Pineda
Last week, I had the immense pleasure of hosting a masterclass on writing grant applications with Dr. Ana Pineda from the blog I focus and write. I loved Ana's presentation and took a ton of...
Mixups unmixed: ‘A Number of Variables’ or ‘An Amount of Data?’
Hello, hello! Welcome to your English phrase workout - "Mixups Unmixed!" Again this month, we're exploring sets of words that scientists tend to confuse in their papers. Your challenge: guess the correct use of these...
Take by take: The making of a video course
I was standing in my office, surrounded by a jumble of recording gear I had enthusiastically purchased on Amazon. It was early August, and while the thermometer outside read a comfortable 30°C, my gadget-filled office...