Long reads – Page 3
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The unsung heroes of the lab
Why technicians need more recognition for their essential role in science
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The radio telescopes exploring our universe
How astrochemists are identifying molecules light-years away from Earth
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How to become a chemistry teacher
Teaching can be an intense but rewarding and refreshing career change
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The art of crafting conferences
The benefits and challenges of three approaches to scientific meetings
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An Antarctic researcher's field diary
Karen Assmann records her latest expedition to the world’s southern continent
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The science behind Formula E
DS Virgin Racing opens its doors to reveal the world of battery-powered motorsport
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India's science start-ups
A growing community of entrepreneurs are overcoming cultural and infrastructure barriers to commercialise their research
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Video games are enabling discovery
Gamification is harnessing an untapped army of citizen scientists
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Take a tour of the Diamond Light Source
The synchrotron researchers exploring the world in atomic detail
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Would you rent your lab equipment?
Virtual sharing and equopment loans are making access to vital research tools easier
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Should older academics be forced to retire?
Why some universities are requiring staff to step down
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Maintaining the UK's nuclear deterrent
The scientific challenges of working on a weapon that can never be tested
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How to tailor your CV for different countries
What employers in Germany, the US and the UK want