Hidden brothels, old guys fascinated with Paraguay and shark enthusiasts: How I structured a kaleidoscope of real-life street encounters into…

Five minutes to midnight. A late-night shift, a forbidden romance, and a sudden lockdown that changes everything. The minute hand…

What does a scientist do in face of unemployment and rejection? You look for the highest-rejection, highest-communication environment you can…

From a PhD in Vienna to a postdoc in Canada—and eventually, to a street corner with a clipboard (a tablet—actually).…

About lab coats, fundraising vests, and the dreaded "overqualified" label. In my first note, I introduced my overall background and…

An elderly woman goes through her memories in the presence of two strangers who would much rather, and rather quickly,…

Who am I and why am I writing stories about scientists? Hi, my name is Florian and I am from…