“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...
Best movies about scientists
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...