I have a long-lasting affair with coffee and much more recent fling with tea. however, I have often wondered about why we feel differently when drinking either and what's the chemistry behind the refreshing effect…
To sleep or not to sleep? A question…
What to wish people for the New Year? Generally, we can only think of the usual wishes for good health, prosperity and time spent wisely. But have you ever considered wishing your friends and loved…
Incubatorium wants your story!
The honor and the mission As you probably know, if you've been on this blog before, my goal is effective and inspiring communication about everything scientific. You may have also noticed that I have started…
Happy 2019 with bio-fireworks!
Fireworks are one of the most festive things I can think of, next to a steaming cup of tea on the sofa next to your favorite people (whether it is family, friends or partners). There…
The scientific discoveries of 2018 – Part 2,…
This is the second part of an article which was originally written by me in Bulgarian and published in the Bulgarian E-zine Dnevnik. The first part of the article - about space discoveries can be found…
The scientific discoveries of 2018 – Part 1,…
This article was originally written by me in Bulgarian and published in the Bulgarian E-zine Dnevnik. The link to the original article can be found here: Destination Mars and the important scientific discoveries of 2018. The text…
My TOP 8 podcasts for 2018
It is not a secret to anyone who knows me even a little bit that I am a sucker for podcasts. I listen to them every single day when on commute to and from work,…
Giant bacterial filaments – a Trojan horse strategy…
Crop, animal, poultry and fishery production requires the use of antibiotics to keep spoilage and pathogenic bacterial population in check. Their misuse has been a problem ever since the start of the industrial revolution and…
Planing of 2019 is in full swing! Here’s…
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Therefore I plan! I like planing a lot - those of you who know me - know how much I like making plans.…
Your PhD in a pub? The PUBhD format…
Three scientists walk into a bar... No, this is not the beginning of a joke, but rather of a new initiative that got kicked-off on 27 November in Brussels, Belgium. PUBhD Brussels is a format…
