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What does it mean to be a scientist?
Find out what it really means to be a scientist and who scientists work for.

Can I do science without a degree?
Although most science careers require a degree, there are options that don’t and plenty of alternative courses.

Science degrees: three years or four?
Struggling to decide whether to study a three- or four-year course? Get some advice here. Why an extra year? Many universities offer three- and four-year...

What is science communication?
Working in science doesn’t always mean research. Science communicators bring the wonders of science to the public.

Career profile: Laboratory technician
Want to help find a cure for dangerous diseases? Perhaps you're interested in monitoring our impact on the environment? Laboratory technicians are vital...

Career profile: Journal editor
Scientific journals are where the latest research is revealed to the world. An editor’s job is to decide what’s worth publishing.

How to win a Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards available to scientists. Find out what it's all about and how the winners are chosen.