What Is Science?

blogEntryThumbnailFrom Feynman to Sagan to Asimov to Curie, an Omnibus of Definitions

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Maria Popova

‘The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious — the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.’ Read More...

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Infographics: Make Your Data More Clear

blogEntryThumbnailUsing infographics can make your data more clear. See excellent example above! Read More...
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How to publish a paper in Nature

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Nature Publishing Group (@NatureAuthors) recently posted to Twitter


How to submit a paper to a scientific journal http://j.mp/iHYqj9. Something of a "golden oldie" but still very relevant, esp for new authors


It was written by Maxine Clarke, an executive editor of the prestigious journal Nature, and originally shared with the world via http://www.scidev.net on February 11, 2008 (11-2-08 for our European readers). It takes us through the processes involved in submitting a paper to a scientific journal. However, since the post was shared over 3 years ago (clearly a golden oldie), I thought it might need a little updating. So, here's the new version, with
edits and additions.

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New Scientific Skills for New Types of Scientific Communication

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After almost 10 years in training, I recently started my new lab: an exhilarating and scary prospect. It was now all up to me. Was I ready? Did I have the skills to compete as a scientist in an era of expensive science, funding cuts, and grant paylines in the single digits? Sure, I was well-trained as a chemist and molecular biologist to generate hypotheses and design experiments, run western blots, PCRs, and even the occasional animal physiology. But as I transitioned from my post-doctoral studies to my new faculty position, how many of these skills would prepare me for faculty-dom? To my surprise, I found myself woefully unequipped with one specific skill set: the skills needed to successfully communicate in a new, scientific digital-age. Read More...

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Matthew Hirschey Featured in Gladstone Messenger

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Profile of a Scientist


Matthew Hirschey, PhD

Matt Hirschey is a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Eric Verdin. He received a BS in Biological Sciences from the University of Vermont and a PhD in Chemistry and Biochemistry from UC Santa Barbara. His research focuses on the role of acetylation and the mitochondrial sirtuin SIRT3 in regulating metabolic homeostasis.

I recently decided I want to be a scientist.

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