Olivia read a paper every day for 899 days.
Dementia ResearcherOlivia Rissland says reading a different paper every day has made her a better scientist in this article shared from the Nature Index.
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Don’t be a prig in peer review
Nature Careers BlogJeff C. Clements reckons with a recent set of reviewer comments that used ‘being critical’ as a justification to be mean, in this article from Nature Careers.
Challenge to scientists: does your 10 yr old code still run?
Missing documentation and obsolete environments force participants in the Ten Years Reproducibility Challenge to get creative – take a look at this article by
Audience-first approach to social media increases engagement
LSE Impact BlogDeveloping an online presence can be an effective way to communicate research. However, simply sharing your output on social media is not enough.
Look beyond publication records, urges report
Science Europe recommends assessing societal impact and contributions to knowledge and policy when awarding grants and promotions.
Tools that help researchers see the big picture
What project-management software can do for scientists, and help you continue to see the big picture an the detail. By Anna Nowogrodzki for Nature Careers
Safely conducting essential research in the face of COVID-19
Staying at home is not an option for scientists working on potential vaccines or caring for research animals. Sso what’s that like?
Confused About the DIAN-TU Trial Data? Experts Discuss
Alz ForumAt the virtual AAT-AD/PD Focus meeting, clinicians and funders involved in the DIAN-TU Trial discuss results from the first DIAN-TU treatment trial
5 Strategies for writing in turbulent times
Chris Smith shares five practical strategies to help academics manage distractions and stay focused on writing during uncertain and disrupted times.
Adding a personal backstory boosts credibility
Researchers who present themselves as curious, fallible humans might be perceived as more authentic in this post shared from Nature Careers.
Communicating your research in plain language
Researchers share personal stories behind their science at Berlin Science Week, exploring how storytelling changes the way they communicate their work.
What Makes Research Interesting? Five Dimensions That Matter
What makes academic work interesting? Manuel Goyanes explores five key traits that help papers stand out, inspire readers and influence the field.