Reproducibility: Seek out stronger science

Want to learn how to design an experiment or analyse data? Training is there if you look. Monya Baker

Quest for the holy grant

Looking for funding? Here's a smart guide for sources off the beaten track. Ingrid Eisenstadter

Peer review: Close inspection

To improve your own papers, learn how to evaluate other scientists' work. Quirin Schiermeier

Scientific literature: Information overload

Trying to navigate the growing deluge of data from has become a second job. These tips from career scientists can help you to cope. Esther Landhuis

Management: When jobs go wrong

Having to dismiss lab members is not easy, but there are ways to make the process less painful for all involved. Chris Woolston

Mental health: Caught in a trap

The pressures of a scientific career make it especially important to look after your mental health. Emily Sohn

Research protocols: A forest of hypotheses

Falling in love with a single theory can cut off fruitful avenues of enquiry. Here's how to keep your mind open. Julia Rosen

Human behaviour: Find your voice

Technology and practice can help introverted researchers deliver great presentations. Julia Rosen

Global jobs: A taste for travel 

Moves in science are common, exhilarating — and challenging. Read on for survival tips. Emily Sohn

Science illustration: Picture perfect

Enlisting the help of an illustrator can add impact to research papers and outreach projects. Jyoti Madhusoodanan