May Highlights
From space talk to making science writing sing and this important platform called BioRxiv, let's talk May.
May has been eventful, I mean I started this newsletter in April and it's been an amazing ride. Thank you for subscribing, reading and sharing. Anyways, I will be highlighting some of the articles and resources shared this month.
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Articles
Africa’s space journey: We are also making space plans here in Africa. Different projects have been underway for our outer space exploration. Moreso, out of over 300 scientists who set out to capture (in images) the black hole at the centre of the Milky way Galaxy, only two were Africans. These scientists share their story and how South Africa can do black holes discovery as well. Read the article on the Conversation.
How to pick a great scientific collaborator: In case you missed this, read the three traits to look out for in a great scientific collaborator. Find out how to pick a great scientific collaborator on the Nature Career Column.
Resources
BioRxiv: As a undergraduate, graduate or early career researcher, a good way to build your scientific CV is through publications. While journals might take time and cost money, Opeoluwa Fasoro recommends BioRxiv pronounced as bio-archive, for you to publish review articles. BioRxiv is free and takes just a few days for you to publish. Visit BioRxiv to get started.
Literary Forensics: we have learnt that science writing can sing and also discovered science literary publications but Jacqui Banaszynski's literary forensics can help improve your writing. Here is a guide on how to carry out literary forensics on your work. Download the print friendly version here.
Which of the articles did you enjoy reading this month? Which resource has helped you? Would you reply this email or post a comment to let me know?🥺
Dalu unu.
I enjoyed the one about science writing. I'm working on writing something that sings as smoothly as I imagine it in my head.
You're doing well, sister