Most scientists I know are fluent in English, even if they are non-native speakers. However, as the saying goes, "the devil is in the detail." And the best of us can make subtle mistakes, substituting...
OCAR, ABDCE, & LDR: 3 Structures for Scientific articles
If you want to improve your writing, the first thing to so is understand how scientific articles are structured. In my Ultimate Guide to Scientific Writing, I've already explained how scientific articles tell a story...
Summer readings: My 10 favorite autobiographies
I'm obsessed with autobiographies! I always have at least two or three on my bedside table. The reason I love autobiographies so much is because they're an enjoyable way of rekindling motivation and learning from...
What makes an excellent scientific abstract?
Scientific abstracts are of huge significance within academia. Whether they accompany a doctoral dissertation, a conference presentation, or a journal article, abstracts serve as the readers' initial—and often only—encounter with your work. They create the...
Breathing and Mental Performance
Imagine having a device that could adjust your state of mind as needed. For instance, picture yourself facing a nerve-wracking presentation. Your thoughts are racing, your anxiety is through the roof, and focusing feels impossible....
Self-Control Chronicles: Three Tales from my master’s thesis
Dear wordsmiths! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mina Movahedi, a second-year Ph.D. student on an exhilarating journey of exploration and research under Gaya's guidance. My Ph.D. delves into the fascinating realm of...