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    Science costs money How do researchers secure grants and manage the financial resources available to do good work, keep their labs afloat, and make the best of what they have?

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    Advances in imaging have paved the way for new careers in cell biology.

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    Most of the time, researchers aim to communicate the results of their work to other researchers. Sometimes, however, they feel the need to get their science across to a larger audience. Here is a collection of articles to help scientists communicate science effectively to the public and policymakers.

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    Science’s hyper-competitive environment and its ‘publish or perish’ culture can breed anxiety and depression. This online resource aims to highlight this important issue and provides support and advice, not only to scientists struggling with poor mental health but also their colleagues, mentors, and supervisors.

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    Working with data is a part of every scientist’s life.

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    Scientists spend many hours in the laboratory.

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    Moving labs can be a challenge.

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    Many scientists juggle dozens of tasks and projects at the same time.

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    Germany is a world leader in scientific research and a top destination for individual researchers. Learn how the country is coupling its scientific work with ambitious manufacturing goals, how it’s becoming more diverse in a globalized research system, and how it’s becoming a powerhouse of renewable energy. See where you can fit in.

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    Taking time away from work is an essential part of maintaining good mental health, but researchers often find it difficult to step out of the lab.

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    Working in the field presents unique problems for researchers.

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    Failure is an essential part of the scientific process, but researchers can often struggle to come to terms with repeated knockbacks.

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