Tiny screws, the most important parts of any modern device, seem to be highly determined to disappear to the Tiny Screw Space at the slightest provocation. Hours spent searching for a single lost screw often result in a growing collection of mismatched replacements. Despite their usefulness, these elusive fasteners create endless frustration and an ever-expanding box of screws that fit nothing I own.
Read moreResearch posters aren’t arts and crafts. They are an essential skill. Years later, now that I have made, judged, and cartooned countless posters. Here are a few insights: highlight your key message, keep text readable, avoid clutter, and make clear and understandable figures. Remember: a poster isn’t a thesis.
Read moreAll thanks to imposter syndrome and the first rejections, we end up believing all of our peers are secret super geniuses and will soon discover that we are, in fact, dumb dumbs. But in reality, we are all dumb dumbs in our own ways and often need lot more help than we ever want to admit.
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So this post is a behind the scenes chat about at why the site (and the socials) have been so quiet recently. The short version is: AI is bad, supporting other is fun.
Writing is an unavoidable part of research. Researchers are terrible at getting writing done. Even as I write these words, I am thinking about writing that paper I have been promising to finish for two years!! There’s always writing to do, and we are experts at putting it off.
From the invention of internet in 1983 to the first Rickroll, it has been an astonishingly short 23 years. We’ve thrown away the packaging, and the bin men have already been in it. AI is here to stay and we need to work out how to make it work properly.
Science is not getting cheaper. So what to do when staring down the barrel of a deadline and looking at an inexplicable error message on some very expensive kit? Simple, Bodge it.
Geek out at trade shows! These free events are like a playground for tradespeople, showcasing the latest gadgets and gizmos. You will discover new equipment, witness mind-blowing demos, and score some awesome freebies. Catch a few tips from my experiences with trade shows and have a blast in no time!
RSCPoster 2025 celebrated a decade of global chemistry engagement with 24 hours of creative, inclusive, and dynamic virtual poster presentations on LinkedIn, featuring live poster cartooning with us.
In the world of lab chores, it is all about balance and a bit of passive-aggressive creativity. And navigating lab work becomes an adventure in collaboration and humour. Here is a guide to tackle those chores with a smile.