Experimental Error

Our columnist explores the relationship between art and science

Our columnist explores how scientists’ “scientific-ness” can create particular challenges for their loved ones

A new game modeled on scientific career advancement offers food for thought, our columnist writes

Looking for a job can require navigating frustratingly inconsistent advice, our columnist writes

It can be uncomfortable to work for a company or institution with a bad reputation, but is it the wrong choice?

Our columnist explores the value of letting kids visit the lab

Our columnist discusses the tricky situation that students face when their advisers do wrong

There aren’t enough celebrity scientists these days, our columnist argues

Scientists should acknowledge their imperfections, our columnist argues

Our columnist describes how he learned to read—and actually understand—journal articles

Researchers at well-resourced labs can give back to those with less, our columnist advises

In choosing a school for his daughter, our columnist considers how modern education prepares students for their careers

Our columnist explains why he stopped including jokes in his talks—and why he’s now trying to start again

A crisis for the humanities is a crisis for all, our columnist argues

Does your job title really matter? Our columnist explores what's in a name

Our esteemed columnist warns against some of the common offenses that grad students have been known to commit