When we think about peer review, we usually think of the traditional model of researchers doing a study and then submitting it to a journal where it is then critiqued. But there are other ways already being implemented. We talk to Dr Paul Whaley all about registered reports and systematic reviews and his vision of […]
One of the biggest controversies in scientific publishing today surrounds the use of the website, Sci-Hub. Now, Sci-Hub is a shadow library database that contains thousands of journal articles which allows researchers to access information they can’t already obtain because it is hidden behind an expensive subscription (known as a pay-wall). However, it has garnered […]
Glenn Wolkenfeld is a high school teacher and the man behind the website, www.sciencemusicvideos.com. We spoke to him about all things music and science education. Hello, Glenn. Thank you for speaking to us. Could you tell us a little about yourself? I’m a high school biology teacher in Berkeley, California, where I teach at Berkeley […]
Lucy Poley is a scientist and artist with interests in ecology, geography, and wildlife biology. She is interested in communicating scientific principals and inspiring others through visual art. Here we speak to her about about her journey merging science and art and her tips for creating a great graphical abstract. Hello Lucy! Could you give […]
Hana Ayoob is a freelance creative producer of science events, a trainer, a science communicator, an artist, a comedian, and part of the highly successful podcast, Why Aren’t You A Doctor Yet? She is passionate about science and getting more diverse voices heard in science and science communication. Hello Hana. You have many strings […]
At some time or another, each of us will have been touched by cancer in some way. Whether we have had cancer ourselves, or it has touched a loved one or acquaintance. In fact, in 2018, it is estimated that 9.6 million people died from the disease, making it the second leading cause of death […]