Why I stopped writing about scientists and musicians.
How does one prepare for a PhD defense? I really don’t know, but I’m pretty sure these things are wrong: 1. Using pile of papers as a little side table …
If you’re looking for science-themed gifts for your friends and family this holiday season, please take a look at the list below. These are all from independent shops, creators, writers …
by Eva Amsen
If you’re looking for science-themed gifts for your friends and family this holiday season, please take a look at the list below. These are all from independent shops, creators, writers …
by Eva Amsen
If you’re looking for science-themed gifts for your friends and family this holiday season, please take a look at the list below. These are all from independent shops, creators, writers …
by Eva Amsen
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Science in Science Fiction
by Eva Amsenby Eva AmsenAt the upcoming Science Online ’09 conference, Peggy Kolm and Stephanie Zvan will be hosting a session about the use of science fiction to communicate science. They’re asking science fiction …
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Last week at the video rental place I saw a documentary called “Autism: The Musical”. I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries lately, and most recently I’ve also been interested …
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Science CommunicationScience life and careers
Things you can fix with lab tape: Remembrance Day poppies
by Eva Amsenby Eva AmsenI hadn’t heard of Remembrance Day before I came to Canada. That confused people: “Didn’t we liberate you guys?” Well, yes, on May 5th, 1945, don’t you remember? Holland celebrates …
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It’s my last Saturday at the lab. For years the lab has dominated my entire life. I moved continents to do PhD research. I had to make new friends in …
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A lot of scientific equipment is carefully designed to do exactly what is needed for the experiments in question. But sometimes regular objects work just as well, or even better. …