How do young scientists experience finishing their PhDs?
We explored what factors improve the final stage of a PhD by interviewing recent graduates about what it was like to finish their doctorates.
Marisha Manahova
The dilemma young scientists face: Should I work without getting paid?
Only 7-15% of PhD candidates finish their doctorates on time, and, after that, many of them work unpaid to complete their degrees. Why is this the case, is it acceptable, and how can the situation be improved?
Is “pregnancy brain” a thing?
Some women are more forgetful during pregnancy, while others feel the same as before. Scientific evidence shows that some forms of memory function can be impaired during pregnancy, but this is not the case for all cognitive processes. If pregnancy forgetfulness is in fact a thing, we should be careful with how we, as a society, interpret this.
How to choose the optimal vacation
Spring is here, and the vacation season is coming closer. Perhaps you’re planning your holiday. Here are a few tips for an optimal holiday.
Maybe don’t keep your mobile phone in your pocket
Scientists don’t agree on whether cell phone radiation is safe for our health. If you’re concerned, here’s how to reduce your exposure to this type of radiation when using your phone.?
We need creativity for good science
Science doesn’t appear to be a very creative enterprise. After all, scientists appear to be
Emotions help us make better decisions
We often think that we make the best decisions when we’re completely rational. However, neuroscience shows that emotions help us make better decisions. Here’s how.
The practical guide to keeping your New Year’s resolutions
Have you set some New Year’s resolutions but are unsure of how to follow through?
When is your wake up time? Ask my Chronotype
We all have different chronotypes: a preference for when we wake up and when we
The Secrets of Our Memory
No, he doesn’t have an outstanding memory. World memory champion Boris Konrad just knows how