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Earlier this year, Nature co-sponsored a science-fiction essay competition. According to runner-up Miles Lizak’s science-fiction essay, an ideal research institution would foster curiosity and collaboration, placing greater value on asking brave questions rather than claiming to know all the answers.
Earlier this year, Nature co-sponsored a science-fiction essay competition. Runner-up Evandro Ferrada’s science-fiction piece depicts science and a research culture transformed by limitless energy.
Earlier this year, Nature co-sponsored a science-fiction essay competition. In Katherine Ember’s winning essay, researchers have an immediate responsibility to the public. They’re asked to act urgently to help society.
Jean Fan and her team launched a digital campaign using YouTube, GitHub and blogs to make a computational-biology tool accessible to all. Here’s what they learnt.
Jeffrey Rathmell took to Twitter after encountering negativity on social media about research careers. He was surprised by the experience, and the overwhelmingly positive response.
I’ve learnt to overcome some aspects of my social anxiety, but I hope sharing my experiences can help others recognize the difficulties faced by scientists like me.