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Researchers at well-resourced labs can give back to those with less, our columnist advises.
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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
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