Looking for a slice of the American pie

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Former professor of biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Jaleh Dale explains that the life sciences currently offer the greatest opportunities for British academics wanting to work in the US. Salaries for university academics are far higher in the US than in the UK but a British physicist now working in the US points out that university academics are traditionally paid for only nine months of the year. He also points out that competition in US academia is cut-throat. Nevertheless, he has no regrets about leaving a prestigious institution in the UK for a post in US academia.

United States, College teachers, College faculty, Employment, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, British, British in the United States

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In praise of jerks and squelches

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The professor of philosophy at the University of Cambridge argues that for tool long has lust been unfairly maligned. Instead, he contends that it should be celebrated as a virtue instead of being condemned as a sign.

Public affairs, Ethics, Analysis, Ethical aspects, Lust

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Do you catch a delicate whiff of snake oil ?

Article Abstract:

Article considers the issue of trust and the level of mistrust in society. People must learn to trust and take this on trust.

Science & research, Research, Trust (Psychology)

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