Thursday, March 17, 2022

Big game hunting in bacteriology: Thiomargarita magnifica

When this blog started in 2013, my third post was about giant viruses.  In an issue of Science last month, we read about the discovery of giant bacteria, large enough to be seen with the naked eye.  Thanks to reporter Elizabeth Pennisi for an excellent overview of the discovery.

Careers: academy or industry?

This month's issue of Physics World includes an article by Joanna Zajac, "Industry or Academia:  How to Choose Your Own Path".  Every word rings true to me.  I strongly encourage readers contemplating a science career (or career change) to read her commentary.