Like many scientists, you might frequently underestimate the time it takes to write a paper. This is a common error, which often causes chaos in the writing process and leads to disappointment and decreased motivation....
Insights from a PhD Journey: An Interview with Tomaš Klimann
What better way to understand the life of a scientist than to hear directly from those who work in the field? Today, I am delighted to interview Tomaš Klimann. Tomaš is a PhD student in...
Mixups unmixed: ‘Farther’ from Reality or ‘Further’ from Truth?
Hello, hello! Welcome back to your favorite word workout – “Mixups Unmixed!” Every month, I bring you a new set of word pairs that scientists tend to mix up. Your mission, should you choose to...
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...
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...
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...