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Biologists are diving into sugar-molecule research thanks to new tools and techniques.

Seven top tips for making the most of huge conferences.

Creative minds are shrinking research's big carbon footprint.

A move into industry after a PhD may not bring immediate financial rewards, but it pays to know your strengths.

Researchers outside the big institutions face a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.

Some scientists are fighting a toxic belief that a 50-hour working week is 'slacking off'.

Completing two graduate degrees can offer great flexibility.

Taking time off from work is crucial for avoiding stress and depression, and their potential consequences.

From custom wildlife collars to underwater recorders, a tailor-made field device is within a biologist's grasp.

Announcing the winners of the inaugural Scientist at Work photo competition.

US science faces a political storm, and early-career researchers should prepare themselves.

Don't delay — start saving early and fatten your pension pot.

President Donald Trump's rise to power has been prompting scientists to explore possibilities for political action.

Life-sciences research and innovation are saving a state struggling with a flailing industrial base.

Researchers who work for themselves can benefit from forming coalitions that provide both practical and psychological support.

Conflicts of interest can send a researcher's reputation crashing — but resolving them needn't be as burdensome as it seems.

Life in the field can be gruelling — and so it is up to team leaders to turn the research grind into an adventurous and valuable experience for everyone.

Twitter and other social media help researchers to connect and stay current — but they can also cause emotional distress. Here's how to mitigate that.

Political change is causing scientists worldwide to worry about how immigration law might affect their ability to do research.

As it embraces competitive international science, Poland is becoming a force to be reckoned with.