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Book Review of Everyone is African: How Science Explodes the Myth of Race by Daniel J. Fairbanks
Book review in the Quarterly Review of Biology. This article is behind a paywall (because science), but if you’re at an institution with a subscription to QRB, you can read it for free.
Why We Need Another Einstein
Being the most famous scientist is a triumph within a non-dominant subset.
Yes, You’re a Great Scientist; Now Shut up about It
Scientists should acknowledge their imperfections, our columnist argues.
How to Read a Scientific Paper
Our columnist describes how he learned to read—and actually understand—journal articles.
Scientists Sharing the Wealth
Researchers at well-resourced labs can give back to those with less, our columnist advises.
A Scientist Goes to Kindergarten
In choosing a school for his daughter, our columnist considers how modern education prepares students for their careers.
Why I Don’t Use Humor in Scientific Presentations
Our columnist explains why he stopped including jokes in his talks—and why he’s now trying to start again.
Scientists Should Defend, Not Defund, the Humanities
A crisis for the humanities is a crisis for all, our columnist argues.
