Similar to ‘birding’ (i.e. birdwatching), ‘herping’ is the pursuit and observation of reptiles and amphibians.
Visual descriptions of text are incredibly powerful. Some key ‘good practices’ in preparing your figures.
Try taking up the hobby of ‘soap bubble freezing’, and read the science behind how it works.
In the first discovery of its kind, an insect stole a plant gene to elude its host’s defences. That’s one way to create a new pest-control strategy!
If you’re a scientist doing research that involves humans in Australia, it’s important to understand the demographic.
Dr Matthias Rillig gives advice for PhD students, postdocs and group leaders on how to navigate the various challenges that academia presents.
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