The Black Hole

It is incumbent on scientists to make sure that the ‘loudest’ research isn’t the only stuff we read.

Companies need to define this role as its own standalone position in order to successfully integrate them on the team.

While a fee-for-service system may be justified in a world where transactional exchanges of time and money are commonplace, academic publishing seems to sit outside this because the incentives are not solely monetary.

Use this time to think about your career trajectory and what aspects of your work are important to you.

In light of the current pandemic, it's worthwhile to consider the importance of both public and private investment in basic research programs and the growing role of science in our society.

We have an incredible opportunity to explore some new virtual conferencing solutions, and have team leaders be more present in their labs than usual.

Academic mentorship is a very important part of the education and training of scientists, but it comes with its own set of unique challenges.

Many revolutionary advances in science can trace their origins to chance encounters between scientists from different areas of study that spark new ideas and thinking.

It is very hard to practice science well, which is why it is so important to use the scientific method.

Career planning and mental health in academe were some of the most-read topics addressed on the Black Hole in the past year.

Many scientists are leaving academe, but why they leave and who remains will have substantial implications for how we train future scientists.

Any decision to do something new is based on our confidence in ourselves to succeed at it.

A recent academic article breaks down the hiring practices of different types of academic institutions, dispensing valuable career advice to those looking to get hired.