Ask a Scientist: One Question for Paul Nurse From Sam Long
DECEMBER 10, 2025
Sam Long, a graduate student in music composition, asks 1998 Lasker Laureate Paul Nurse a question about his field of research.
Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans on Inspiration
DECEMBER 5, 2025
Molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans tells us about his sources of inspiration.
Ask a Scientist: John Jumper on Team Work
DECEMBER 3, 2025
2023 Lasker Laureate John Jumper discusses the importance of defining an organizing principle for successful teamwork.
Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans on how to Be a Good Communicator
NOVEMBER 26, 2025
"Try to put yourself in the shoes of the person with whom you're communicating." Molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans discusses how to be a good communicator.
Ask a Scientist: Harold Varmus on Humor
NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Harold Varmus, 1982 Lasker Laureate, discusses the role of humor in scientific research.
Ask a Scientist: Lauren Gardner on Setbacks
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
2022 Lasker Laureate Lauren Gardner discusses the importance of patience in dealing with setbacks in research.
Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans on Intuition
NOVEMBER 14, 2025
"We are looking to discover what the reality is, and it's not that good to impose on it your preconception." Molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans discusses the role of intuition in research.
Ask a Scientist: Paul Nurse on Humor
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
1998 Lasker Laureate Paul Nurse discusses what comedic and scientific thought have in common.
Ask a Scientist: Carey Jansen on Communication With Patients
NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Physician-scientist Carey Jansen discusses strategies to communicate with patients.
Ask a Scientist: One Question for Jeremy Nathans … From Mariel
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
Mariel Mayz, a music theory and composition PhD student, asks molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans a question about his field of research.
