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Bad Days in the Field: Stories about fieldwork frustrations
This week, we bring you two stories about frustrations in the field, whether it's a failure to find dinosaur fossils or a struggle with a painful med…
8 years, 2 months ago
Origin Stories: Stories about paths to becoming a scientist
This week we present two stories about the inspiration behind scientists' careers.
Part 1: Kate Marvel's dream of being a genius takes her to Cambrid…
8 years, 2 months ago
Math Problems: Stories about struggles with math
This week, we present two stories about the struggles "math people" face. Part 1: Lew Lefton tries to succeed as both a math professor and a math com…
8 years, 3 months ago
Home: Stories about science and community
This week, we present two stories about finding community with science.
Part 1: Keoni Mahelona leaves his home in Hawaii in pursuit of science.
Part …
8 years, 4 months ago
The Science of Growing Up: Stories about coming of age
This week, we present two science stories about becoming the people we're meant to be.
Part 1: Research technician Jean Ansolabehere finds herself f…
8 years, 4 months ago
Life and Death: Stories of loss and resilience
This week, we're presenting two stories about loss and resilience in science.
Please note: Our first story this week contains graphic depictions of v…
8 years, 4 months ago
Doubt: Stories about moments of uncertainty in science
This week, we present two stories of doubt in science, from a mysterious illness to imposter syndrome.
Part 1: A sudden illness casts doubt on wheth…
8 years, 4 months ago
Psychotropic Substances: Stories about altered states
This week, we present two stories about psychotropic substances, from a study on the impacts of magic mushrooms on cancer surivors to a comedian's sp…
8 years, 4 months ago
The Bats and the Bees: Stories about winged wildlife
This week, we present two stories about the challenges of studying winged wildlife, from bats to honey bees.
Part 1: Cylita Guy finds unexpected adve…
8 years, 4 months ago
Reflection: Stories about our sense of self
This week, we present two stories about the things that make up our sense of self, from our appearance to our memories.
Part 1: On the verge of losin…
8 years, 4 months ago