Back in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench partner for crystals to form on our stick in the cup of blue solution. Other groups around us jumped with joy when their crystals formed, but my group just waited. When the bell rang, everyone left but me. My teacher came over, picked up […] … learn more→

Want to build a successful career in one of dentistry’s fastest-growing specialties? Implant dentistry is exploding right now. The field is experiencing massive growth, with 11.4% annual growth projected through 2032. That means more opportunities, higher earning potential, and better job security for dentists who get the right training. Here’s the problem: Most dentists don’t […] … learn more→

I’m often asked about predatory journals. So I recently went on a hunt for something other than lists and found a 2022 report on predatory journals and conferences from the InterAcademy Partnership.  OK it’s not 2025, but it’s still well worth looking at. The IAP is a global network of over 140 science, engineering, and medical academies that […] … learn more→

Reviewer 1: “This manuscript is a timely and important contribution to the field, with clear methodology and compelling results. I recommend publication with only minor revisions.” Reviewer 2: “This manuscript is deeply flawed. The authors’ conclusions are not supported by data, and key literature is ignored. Major revisions are required before it can be considered.” […] … learn more→

The advent of generative AI has elicited waves of frustration and worry across academia for all the reasons one might expect: Early studies are showing that artificial intelligence tools can dilute critical thinking and undermine problem-solving skills. And there are many reports that students are using chatbots to cheat on assignments. But how do students feel about AI? And […] … learn more→

Did you know that during the two and a half months of school vacation, students can forget up to 30% of what they’ve learned in the course? This phenomenon, known as “summer loss,” particularly affects content that isn’t reviewed or applied in everyday life. And while vacation is a necessary period of rest and relaxation, […] … learn more→

If the recruiter detects an anomaly, the candidate obviously has a good chance of being rejected. However, some accommodations with reality remain tolerated. One thing is certain, the Labor Code does not refer to the notion of “lying” appearing on a curriculum vitae . In the 1962 film The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance , director John Ford has a newspaper […] … learn more→

Programs to help students discern their vocation or calling are gaining prominence in higher education. According to a 2019 Bates/Gallup poll, 80% of college graduates want a sense of purpose from their work. In addition, a 2023 survey found that 50% of Generation Z and millennial employees in the U.K. and U.S. have resigned from a job because the […] … learn more→

In 2001, social theorist bell hooks warned about the dangers of a loveless zeitgeist. In “All About Love: New Visions,” she lamented “the lack of an ongoing public discussion … about the practice of love in our culture and in our lives.” Back then, the internet was at a crossroads. The dot-com crash had bankrupted many […] … learn more→

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems expand their already impressive capabilities, it’s becoming increasingly common to think that the field of computer science will soon be a thing of the past. This is passed on to prospective students in the form of well-intentioned advice, but it’s largely hearsay from people who, despite their intelligence, speak outside their field […] … learn more→