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A Good Researcher, A Sharp Observer

Success in research is not about spending long hours in the lab but using sharp observation & the ability to extrapolate what is observed into meaningful ideas.

When I look back on my journey as a researcher, one thing stands out more than anything else: observation. I have learned that the ability to observe keenly is vital for research. This involves really seeing what is happening in front of you that can change everything.I still remember a moment from my postdoctoral days that shaped my entire approach to science. My seniors had been performing a particular reaction for years. Their method was fixed: combine the reactor and substrates, let the mixt...

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