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Medical Researcher and Philanthropist Laszlo Bito Dies at 87
His work contributed to the development of the drug Xalatan, a treatment for glaucoma.
Medical Researcher and Philanthropist Laszlo Bito Dies at 87
Medical Researcher and Philanthropist Laszlo Bito Dies at 87

His work contributed to the development of the drug Xalatan, a treatment for glaucoma.

His work contributed to the development of the drug Xalatan, a treatment for glaucoma.

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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 | Jul 17, 2024 | 4 min read
A scientist’s day-to-day routine in the laboratory provides many opportunities for developing their scientific communication skills.
An individual standing in front of a screen, delivering a lesson.
How to Write Science for a General Audience
Nathan Ni, PhD | Jul 8, 2024 | 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.
An individual working at a scientific bench in front of a microscope. 
How to Present a Research Study’s Limitations
Nathan Ni, PhD | Jun 18, 2024 | 4 min read
All studies have imperfections, but how to present them without diminishing the value of the work can be tricky.
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 | May 27, 2024 | 5 min read
Effective results sections need to be much more than a list of data points given without context. 
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How to Write a Good Introduction Section
Nathan Ni, PhD | May 1, 2024 | 6 min read
A strong narrative is as integral a part of science writing as it is for any other form of communication.
A bookshelf in a library filled with old books.
Building a Scientific Narrative
Nathan Ni, PhD | Apr 15, 2024 | 6 min read
A strong narrative is as integral a part of science writing as it is for any other form of communication.
A person sitting in a laboratory writing notes with a pen in a notebook.
The Fundamentals of Academic Science Writing
Nathan Ni, PhD | Mar 25, 2024 | 5 min read
Writing is an essential skill for scientists, and learning how to write effectively starts with good fundamentals and lots of practice.
an illustration of a man with electrodes in his brain thinking about writing the word "hello," and the word appearing on a computer screen
Brain-Computer Interface User Types 90 Characters Per Minute with Mind
Shawna Williams | May 13, 2021 | 4 min read
The experimental system, developed and tested in just one patient so far, relies on brain signals associated with handwriting to achieve the fastest communication yet seen with BCI.
Contributors
The Scientist | Jan 1, 2019 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the January 2019 issue of The Scientist.
Contributors
The Scientist Staff | Oct 1, 2018 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the October 2018 issue of The Scientist.
Opinion: Senior Scientists Should Be Writing
Jens P. Goetze and Jens F. Rehfeld | Apr 7, 2015 | 2 min read
Three reasons why authorship matters, even—perhaps especially—to established scholars
So You Want to Write a Book?
Jef Akst | Oct 1, 2012 | 8 min read
Advice on authoring a textbook, popular nonfiction, or even a novel
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