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What Would I Be if I Wasn’t a Scientist?
Tell me something that ISN’T science — go on, I dare you!

Michelle Neil
Oct 3, 20183 min read


The Elephant's Trunk - and Other True Stories
There are... a number of common misconceptions about evolution and other topics that are held among biology students, even biology majors.

Adam Bodley
Sep 25, 20186 min read


How I Learned to Love Plants
In our spirits, in our actions, in our support for one another, we are always reaching towards one another.

Toby Santamaria
Sep 19, 20185 min read


My Mentors, Part 2
Settling down and recalling my growth, the different ways my “mentors” encouraged, motivated and supported me had a profound influence.
Hon-Ming Lam
Sep 4, 20185 min read


My Mentors, Part 1
Settling down and recalling my growth, the different ways my “mentors” encouraged, motivated and supported me had a profound influence.
Hon-Ming Lam
Aug 31, 20184 min read


A Priceless Environmental Treasure
...the two rivers and the lake is known locally as the ‘heartbeat of Cambodia’, such is its importance for humans and wildlife alike.

Adam Bodley
Aug 22, 20184 min read


Realizing I Wasn’t A Great Scientist
I was able to leave academia and embark on the career path I always wanted — that of a science journalist.

Brad van Paridon
Aug 7, 20185 min read


In Uzbekistan, I am a Khitanese
In Uzbekistan, you may be surprised by how they refer to China as “Xitoy” (modern Latin spelling used in Uzbekistan)...

Chiu-Ying Lam
Aug 2, 20182 min read


Frustrations of a Filipino Contractual Scientist
“Will I keep the full functionality of my left hand?”
“How the hell I am going to pay for the medical bills?”

Krista Melgarejo
Jul 27, 20184 min read
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