Statistical maps tell us about our world
Maps showing statistical data can be very useful when we want to understand the world and the geographical distribution of stuff. They are often used in research fields like epidemiology, economics and sociology.
The power of social media
Social media is transforming all professional activities today, and science is not an exception. Iva Filipović, from University of Belgrade, gives some advice on how to unleash the power of social media for the benefit of your lab work and your career.
Science librarian compiles ”cool linky stuff for undergraduates”
John Dupuis, science librarian, has collected some links for his son who is a first year physics student. Useful stuff – and linky!
Science: autocracy or democracy?
It’s time to tear down the wall between the scientific community and the outside world. James Beggs, PhD student at University of Southampton, addresses the issue in a column.
Stage fright analyzed by Lifehacker guest blogger
Mikael Cho guest blogs about stage fright on Lifehacker – a well-written text with some useful stuff.
Elisa D’Arcangelo, SSRA Gold medalist: ”Tell your story and don’t fluff it up to much”
”Sincerity is appreciated in science!” says Elisa D’Arcangelo, winner of the Student Summer Research Awards (SSRA) Gold medal at University College Dublin.
Anti-vax father gets a lecture from his daughter – who happens to be a science blogger
Science blogger Tara C. Smith recently wrote an open letter to her father ”on the occasion of his recent anti-vax Facebook postings”.