How to jump off science’s productivity treadmill
Nature Careers BlogWhy do scientists avoid the work that matters most A Nature Careers podcast explores procrastination fear identity and life choices in research
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Why labs need a napping room to help you work, rest and play
A 30-minute snooze can boost creativity and help banish burnout, says neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli, author of The Brain at Rest.
Drowning in data sets? Here’s how to cut them down to size
From Nature Careers – Indefinite data retention is neither financially nor practically possible, but there are ways to give your data maximal long-term value.
Why a high publication rate doesn’t always reflect success
Seven papers in a year sounds like success. This researcher explains why quiet years without publications still matter and how invisible progress shapes careers
Is this journal legitimate? This tool can help you decide
Predatory journals and conferences target researchers. Aletheia Probe helps scientists check credibility, combining data sources to guide publishing choices.
I’m going to halve my publication output. You should consider slow science, too
If we don’t slow down, the research enterprise is going to crash, argues Adrian Barnett in this post shared from Nature Careers
Tips for scientific writing: a guide for graduate students
Why the blank page feels so hard for scientists, and three practical ways graduate students can start writing, build habits, and keep long projects moving.
Nine books to help shape your science career in 2026
If you’ve hatched a New Year plan to move abroad, improve your presentations or chase happiness as a 20-something researcher, these books will help
Waste not: how researchers harness pee and poo for science
It might seem gross, but these materials are treasure troves for research. Hannah Docter-Loeb writes for Nature Careers Blog
I have Einstein, Bohr and Feynman in my pocket
Nature Careers – Grappling with difficulties in your career? Try asking an AI-powered advisory panel of experts, suggests Carsten Lund Pedersen.
My funding applications are taking up too much time
A young academic in China worries that the grant-application lottery is wasted effort – new post shared from the Nature Careers blog
Are these the happiest PhD students in the world?
Brazil, Australia & Italy have the highest satisfaction scores in Nature’s global 2025 PhD survey, but are they really the best places to do a doctorate?