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If you’re working with indigeneous researchers, citizen scientists or local communities, find out about their expectations, including ones around payment and authorship.
Researchers determined the telecommunications satellite was periodically brighter than 99% of stars, and powerful X-rays have uncovered an ancient trilobite’s last meal.
Some researchers thank admin colleagues with chocolates or wine. But deadline pressures, and the need to generate research income, can sometimes result in bullying.