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Workplace stress is intensifying in the sciences. Here are some ways of dealing with it.

A roundup of Science Careers articles exploring international research experiences and what makes them successful.

A recent book describes several clinical career paths that can be entered by people without clinical experience.

Before you pick up that next thriller novel, remember that scientists are not exactly as they are often portrayed.

There's never a dull moment working for a Spontaneous Idea Generator. The only problem is sorting out the diamonds from the dust.

"Scientists are always focused on experiments, gaining knowledge, but there is the human side that you need to be exposed to early on." -Anton Wutz

Based on the positive feedback and support, there seems to be a real need for more science-based communication efforts.

"Runaway success, riches, or magical solutions to my personal shortcomings are not in sight. I just have the quiet feeling that I am moving my career in a direction that suits me best."

Established in 1990 with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Louisiana Board of Regents, the Timbuktu Academy is an award-winning mentoring program for underrepresented minorities in STEM fields.

"This is probably why I won't be going into hardcore academia; I value my time, my family, and my friends far too much to be ruled by my job."

Graduate student unions aren't a new phenomenon at state universities. But their presence at elite private schools is raising the ante for scientists.

"Brought back down to earth sharply when I realise that it will take the insight of Einstein, the prose of Proust, and the spin of Alastair Campbell to turn this mess of half-baked ideas into any kind of story."

"Being trained as a forensic geneticist does not limit one to forensic science ..."

"... before you even embark on your program, you should formulate a working plan and set up a reasonable schedule."

"You have to think long and hard about what you need--not just what you want, but what you cannot do without."