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# Our 2020 Year-End Review #
Looking back at 2020, the efforts of our writers and editors produced 18 original posts, according to this retrospective: two personal essays, nine science articles, and seven interviews. They covered current affairs, biochemistry, materials science, and physics. We explored scientific mysteries and the origins of matter, followed international affairs, and talked about everyday life.
In 2020, the account’s reported follower count passed 1,000. More people got to know us, and we continued to grow through their suggestions.
Looking back at 2020 and ahead to 2021, PhDSciNet hoped more writers would join us to explain science, and more people would get to know us so that we could grow together.
In 2020, every one of us did something remarkable!
1. Science articles
Targeted Killing: The Application of International Humanitarian Law
May the world have order, and may peace endure.
The Development and Applications of Nanozymes
Human potential is immense; scientific research can offer more ways to address our problems.
The Principles and Applications of Atomic Force Microscopy
Atomic force microscopy helps us explore more of the living world’s mysteries. Small details can bring great surprises.
A Remarkable Material: Cellulose
Cellulose, once easy for us to overlook, has taken on increasingly important roles as our understanding has grown.
Talking About Cancer, Part 1: What Is Cancer?
Talking About Cancer, Part 2: The Causes of Cancer
What is cancer, this group of diseases that takes so many lives? We hope to keep uncovering its mysteries.
The Science of Color, Part 1
The Science of Color, Part 2
Color perception involves the brain as well as the eyes. Perhaps we can appreciate kinds of beauty that our unaided eyes cannot perceive.
City University of Hong Kong: MSc Admissions
PhDSciNet’s admissions column aimed to help universities share recruitment information and give readers more choices of institutions and subjects.
2. Interviews
Tea Talk 1
If you blossom, the butterflies will come. Rather than be anxious or worried, keep developing yourself.
Facing Life and Death: What Else Can We Do?
You need not apologize for being human.
How to Work with Your Supervisor
A supervisor need not seem unreachable. Flexible communication and a clear understanding of the relationship can help you work together.
Preparing Slides and Giving Presentations
If you still have difficulties with slides or public speaking, this article may offer useful ideas.
Have You Vented Today?
Venting need not be vulgar or something you refuse to do, but it does need appropriate limits.
The Little Things in Research Life
Small matters can sometimes trigger strong reactions. At those moments, learn to manage your emotions rather than be controlled by them.
Are You Anxious About Your Job Search?
PhD researchers can also be troubled by job-search anxiety. When it arrives, how can we release pressure and ease our worries?
The year-end surprise questionnaire
PhDSciNet welcomed submissions and looked forward to seeing more contributors in 2021.
Sources and editorial history
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Editorial revision: The recap’s blanket description of cancer as incurable was corrected to a group of diseases. The original manuscript is retained.
