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Photo of the Capitol Building in Washington DC.
From Lab Coat to Legislation
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Sep 2, 2024 | 2 min read
Following graduate school, Sarah Carter headed to Washington, DC to carve out a career in science policy.
Cartoon of a young girl sitting at a table looking at a collection of cartoon viruses.
Crafting Science Stories for Young Audiences
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Sep 2, 2024 | 7 min read
Finding a narrative that resonates with the audience and serving it in their preferred format helps make science engaging, relatable, and fun.
A scientist with gloved hands sitting at a table with a magnifying glass and lab glassware and writing in a notepad with a pen.
How the Bench Can Build SciComm Skills
Nathan Ni, PhD | 4 min read
A scientist’s day-to-day routine in the laboratory provides many opportunities for developing their scientific communication skills.
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Opinion: Biological Science Rejects the Sex Binary, and That’s Good for Humanity
Agustín Fuentes | Aug 27, 2024 | 5 min read
Evidence from various sciences reveals that there are diverse ways of being male, female, or both. An anthropologist argues that embracing these truths will help humans flourish.
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Night Science Podcast: A Walk on Science’s Creative Side
Laura Tran, PhD | Aug 23, 2024 | 5 min read
Researchers Itai Yanai and Martin Lercher host a unique podcast where they explore the creative process of generating ideas for scientific research.
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How to Write Science for a General Audience
Nathan Ni, PhD | 4 min read
Writing for a non-scientific audience uses many of the same skills as writing for other scientists, but uses a bit more of an author’s personal flair.
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Science Crossword Puzzle
Stella Zawistowski | Aug 15, 2024 | 1 min read
Put on your thinking cap, and take on this fun challenge.
Beata Mierzwa, a postdoctoral researcher at University of California San Diego and the founder of Beata Science Art, poses for a photograph holding a print of one of her science illustrations. She has bright blue hair and is wearing leggings from her microscopy print design that features blue and green and red and blue cells.
Finding Beauty in Biological Spaces
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Aug 6, 2024 | 4 min read
Beata Mierzwa combines her love of science and art in captivating illustrations and exciting fashion. 
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How to Present a Research Study’s Limitations
Nathan Ni, PhD | 4 min read
All studies have imperfections, but how to present them without diminishing the value of the work can be tricky.
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The Golden Pipette
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Aug 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Science plays the long game, but Adrian Liston celebrates the small achievements his team makes along the way. 
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From Lab to Likes: Socializing Science Through Humor
Laura Tran, PhD | Aug 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Oded Rechavi shares research and relatable science memes at the touch of his fingertips.
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Enhancing Efficiency in the Clinical Research Laboratory
Thermo Fisher Scientific and The Scientist | 1 min read
Automation, multiplexing, artificial intelligence, and more come together to build a better laboratory environment.  
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Navigating the Sea of Scientific Knowledge
The Scientist Staff | Aug 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Scientists seek more accessible educational content that bridges the gap between textbooks and single study journal articles.
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The Immeasurable Impact of a Scientist
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jul 15, 2024 | 2 min read
A scientist's true legacy lies in the countless researchers they inspire rather than their citation metrics.
An individual looking at graphs and charts on a clipboard in front of a laptop. 
How to Write a Good Results Section
Nathan Ni, PhD | 5 min read
Effective results sections need to be much more than a list of data points given without context. 
Illustration of cells either being sorted into tubes from a cell sorter or going into a waste container from a flow cytometer.
Science Crossword Puzzle
Stella Zawistowski | Jul 15, 2024 | 1 min read
Put on your thinking cap, and take on this fun challenge.
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TS Digest Turns One
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jul 1, 2024 | 2 min read
As we reflect upon our first year, we seek reader feedback to continue on a path of success.
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What’s Your Story? Contest Finalists and Winners
The Scientist | 3 min read
The Scientist is excited to announce the finalists of our inaugural science writing contest and to give readers a chance to vote for their favorite story.
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Associate Editors: Please Jump in the Mosh Pit
James Zimring, MD, PhD | Jun 26, 2024 | 5 min read
Journal associate editors must ruffle feathers from time to time during the publication process for the greater scientific good. 
Yeast art of <em >The Scientist</em>&rsquo;s logo.
When Masterpieces Arise from Yeast
Laura Tran, PhD | Jun 17, 2024 | 6 min read
Jef Boeke and his team create intricate works of art on Petri dishes using a palette of yeast paints.
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