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Science Policy & Funding

Opinion 7 August 2012

Is Pretenure Interdisciplinary Research a Career Risk?

Early-career scientists can benefit from interdisciplinary research, but some roadblocks stand in the way.

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Science Policy & Funding

Opinion 22 November 2011

The Language of Science and Communication with Congress

Want to talk about science with Congress? Here are some communication tips from a Congresswoman.

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Science Policy & Funding

Opinion 19 October 2010

Dude, You Are Speaking Romulan

Before teaching scientists to communicate with the public, they should learn how to communicate with each other.

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Mathematical Geophysics

Feature 24 August 2010

Data Citation and Peer Review

How does data citation fit into the world of science publishing?

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Mathematical Geophysics

Opinion 17 May 2005

Reply [to "Comment on 'Color Schemes for Improved Data Graphics,' by A. Light and P. J. Bartlein"]

By calling attention to the perception of data graphics among color-impaired readers, we hoped to raise awareness of an even more prevalent phenomenon: the misuse of spectral, or “rainbow,” color.

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Mathematical Geophysics

Opinion 17 May 2005

Comment on "Color Schemes for Improved Data Graphics," by A. Light and P. J. Bartlein

As a color-blind climatologist, I very much appreciated the important color-awareness issues raised by A. Light and P. J.

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Mathematical Geophysics

Feature 5 October 2004

The End of the Rainbow? Color Schemes for Improved Data Graphics

Here's a simple guide to creating engaging, easy-to-read graphics to accompany your research.

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