The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is Changing
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Through the night: sleep-deprived scientists share stories
Nikki Forrester from Nature investigates the sleep of scientists, the importance of sleep, and the findings of their investigation.
How to make your data accessible, discoverable and useful
Specialists offer seven tips for effectively sharing your data, the key being accessible and discoverable… by Jeffrey M. Perkel for Nature Careers
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6 tips for better coding with ChatGPT
Although powerful, the tools are not as intelligent as they seem. Use them with caution, computer scientists warn, shared from Nature Careers.
Ghosted: how to move on when a collaborator stops responding
Don’t blame yourself if an enthusiastic and productive first encounter goes nowhere, says Aditya Simha in this post from Nature Careers.
Unlocking the mysteries of the brain’s neocortex
Entrepreneur Jeff Hawkins explains how our knowledge of the brain can help us to better understand artificial intelligence – for Nature Careers
What it’s like to be in the minority at a conference
Female and Black researchers describe the impacts of sexism and racism at conferences in this post shared from Nature Careers
How to have two careers, and be happy with both
Touring the world as a bass player in a heavy-metal band alongside being a full-time physicist requires career compromises, says Alessandro Sala.
Sweeping report calls for anti-bias measures in US science
Universities must adopt practices to diversify their research workforce and move beyond hiring members of under-represented groups finds the US NASEM report.
Why science needs a protein emoji
Emojis are part of a science communicator’s arsenal. Computational chemist Andrew White describes how and why he submitted an application from Nature Careers.
Couples & colleagues: Scientist duos marry work & home life
You can work successfully with a romantic partner. Meet the researchers who have cracked it. Shared from Nature Careers