Ask a Scientist: What role does serendipity play in science?
AUG 24, 2022
How do scientific breakthroughs happen? Sometimes it really is about being in the right place at the right time.
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Ask a Scientist: If the hypothesis is wrong, is that a failure?
AUG 19, 2022
Students and Lasker Laureates talk about the importance of failed experiments.
Ask a Scientist: Elizabeth Nabel on seizing opportunities
AUG 12, 2022
Elizabeth Nabel, cardiologist, hospital president, NIH director and entrepreneur, shares her career path and gives advice on how to make the most of yours.
Ask a Scientist: How can scientists communicate with the public better?
AUG 5, 2022
What can scientists do to bring their work to the world?
Ask a Scientist: Why are clinical trials so complex?
AUG 4, 2022
Scientists explain why clinical trials are run the way they are.
Ask a Scientist: Why is diversity in clinical trials so important for patients?
AUG 3, 2022
Elizabeth Nabel discusses the critical need for diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.
Ask a Scientist: How can we encourage diversity in science?
AUG 2, 2022
Representation matters. Several scientists share ideas on how to encourage diversity in STEM fields.
Ask a Scientist: Why are clinical trials important?
JUNE 30, 2022
Several scientists explain the necessity of clinical trials.
Ask a Scientist: Charles Rice on growing hepatitis C virus
JULY 5, 2022
Lasker Laureate Charles Rice recounts his 25-year journey studying hepatitis C virus to develop a cure for hepatitis C infections.
Ask a Scientist: Barry Marshall on discovering that stomach ulcers are caused by bacteria
JUNE 30, 2022
People thought that stress or alcohol led to ulcers, but Lasker Laureate Marshall collected evidence to show the true cause.
