Why scientists should communicate hope whilst avoiding hype
“Exciting new line of attack for aggressive breast cancer” … Read more
“Exciting new line of attack for aggressive breast cancer” … Read more
A Saturday morning email from a senior professor arrives. A flurry of Reply All emails swiftly follow. Should I join in — show I’ve read the email on a sunny Saturday? Read more
Attending a large conference is often accompanied by a flurry of excitement – daily news releases, early access to abstracts, lanyards and conference bags suddenly becoming ubiquitous citywide. Read more
Fake news seems to be a new fact of life. Fake science news, though, is not a new phenomenon. From my background in medical oncology, I’ve seen first-hand the impact of ‘alternative’ scientific fact. Read more
Over one thousand scientists attended the Naturejobs Career Expo last week in London. With professional CV checking, exhibitors from academic institutions and companies from around the world, and career-focused talks from Nobel Prize winner Professor Venki Ramakrishnan, science communication expert David Urry, popular blogger and senior lecturer Dr John Tregoning and many more, this was a resource-packed event for researchers. Read more
Naturejobs journalism competition winner Eileen Parkes … Read more