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Category Archives: scientists
The Coronaviral lie detector
Coronavirus cover from the Journal of Biological Chemistry’s virtual issues. Back in Oct. 2019, the Washington Post’s Glenn Kessler had counted 13,435 lies or false claims by President Donald Trump. They came in all shapes and sizes, large and small, … Continue reading
Posted in Coronavirus, lies, Research, science, scientists
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Balancing science and the need to be politically active
Many fine articles have been written on the need for scientists to find the right “work-life balance.” Most of the time, the meaning of a work-life balance is equated with identifying a healthy balance between the need to dedicate significant … Continue reading
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Even scientists have birthdays
What do you get for a scientist who has everything? Except, perhaps, all the grants and papers he wants….
Posted in Birthdays, grants, humor, manuscripts, peer review, Research, reviews, science, scientists
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Run with Science, Dr. Julia Biggins!
Dr. Julia Biggins, Democratic candidate for Representative of Virginia’s 10th District One of the few positive outcomes of the Trump presidency, is that some people have become so fed up with the quality of those in elected office, that they … Continue reading
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The March for Science: Can and should politics be absent?
Since the crowning of the current US administration, the scientific community in the US has not only been reeling from the proposed cuts to almost every type of scientific research in this country, but also from the quandary of what … Continue reading
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Unconscious gender bias? What do I picture when I think of a scientist?
Recent years have seen a lot of discussion on the blogosphere on gender bias in science. There is no question that awareness is always the first step in heading for a solution. Do I have an unconscious bias against women … Continue reading
Posted in arts, conscious bias, education, female, feminism, gender bias, gender equality, identity, liberal arts, male, minorities, Ph.D., PI, Research, science, scientist, scientists, Unconscious bias, Women in science
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It’s time to take responsibility – why the editor of The Lancet should resign
There are a lot of people, governments, and organizations who need to step up and take responsibility. But in this piece about taking responsibility, I call on Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of The Lancet, the UK’s premier medical journal, to apologize … Continue reading
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Scientists: the same old villains and nerds
Villains and nerds – that’s what scientists are, if you believe the media. At least the “big screen.” Finding myself in a state of near exhaustion this past month, I’ve taken the opportunity to watch a few films on ‘Netflix.’ … Continue reading
Has a career in science become a dog’s life?
Ginger, after retrieving a gazillion tennis balls on a beautiful Sunday morning. “A dog’s life?” Certainly a misnomer if I’ve ever heard one; at least for this dog, life is good.
And I thought scientists were smart…
I don’t get it. Really. I just don’t understand. Early this morning, when the first of the 90-odd emails bounced into my inbox, I looked again with disbelief. Yes.
