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10 Award-Winning Black Scientists You Should Know About

10 Award-Winning Black Scientists You Should Know About

It’s Black History Month in the UK, and we’re using our platform to celebrate ten incredible black scientists whose work is not only changing the world, but who are also leading the way for diversity and racial equality in STEM.

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Podcasts by Scientists: Science Rehashed

Podcasts by Scientists: Science Rehashed

Looking for a new science podcast to listen to? We’ve got plenty of recommendations in our Podcasts by Scientists series! This time we’re taking a closer look at Science Rehashed, a podcast dedicated to making science and scientific breakthroughs more accessible.

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Interviews with Scientists: Raphael Goutaudier

Interviews with Scientists: Raphael Goutaudier

Raphael Goutaudier is a third year PhD student at the Grenoble Institute of Neurosciences in France. We spoke to him about his current research into addiction, his future career plans and the lessons he has learned so far.

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10 Funny Science Songs You Need To Hear

10 Funny Science Songs You Need To Hear

Who can resist a comedy song - especially the ones that are science-themed! We’ve picked out the 10 funny science songs that make us chuckle the most. From postdoc problems to the life of Charles Darwin, we guarantee these hilarious parodies will put a smile on your face!

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The Recipe for Sweet PhD Success - Part 2

The Recipe for Sweet PhD Success - Part 2

There’s no sugar-coating it. A PhD is a big commitment that requires patience, determination, and an appetite for success! In the second of her brilliant two-part series, Dr Noelia D Falcon of the University of East Anglia shares her recipe for the perfect PhD experience.

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Yvan Vachez

Meet our Early Career Scientist Grant Winner Yvan Vachez

Meet our latest Early Career Scientist Grant winner! Yvan is a post-doctoral fellow at Washington University in St Louis, USA, working in the Creed Lab. Find out more about Yvan, and what he plans to spend his grant money on...

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Interviews with Scientists: Professor Emma Robinson

Interviews with Scientists: Professor Emma Robinson

Emma Robinson is Professor of Psychopharmacology at the University of Bristol, and organiser of the Bristol Neuroscience Festival. We spoke to Emma about her current research, her passion for animals, her advice for early career life scientists, and much more

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The Recipe for Sweet PhD Success - Part 1

The Recipe for Sweet PhD Success - Part 1

A PhD is no piece of cake, yet if you add the right ingredients at the right times, you might just whip up something truly satisfying! In the first of a two-part series, Dr Noelia D Falcon of the University of East Anglia shares her recipe for PhD success!

Interviews with Scientists: Emiliano Cocco

Interviews with Scientists: Emiliano Cocco

Dr. Emiliano Cocco is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Miami. We spoke to Emiliano about his current role, the lessons he has learned in his career so far, and the challenges of setting up his own lab.

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Work Hard, Play Hard: Finding A Healthy Balance as a Scientist

Work Hard, Play Hard: Finding A Healthy Balance as a Scientist

Many scientists struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance and it can feel like a mission impossible. In this guest blog, Bregje Christiaenssen of the University of Antwerp shares some useful tips to help you maintain the right balance while having some fun along the way!