How to Win a Noble Prize - Peter Doherty

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What does science involve?

To be a good research scientist means understanding that it involves discovery and lots of effort towards pushing society to become more advanced.

You can't just say you're going to discover something. You need to work towards something and something unexpected might happen = discovery. Therefore, it has a bit to do with chance

Science is for people who love to discover new things and ask questions. They also go with evidence over authority.

You don't have to go to a fancy school or have the best education to win a noble prize. This makes science interesting.

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To be a good scientist you must

Be able to write clear, concise English because English is the most spoken language around the world and with science, you need to be able to explain your story (experiment ) to people around the world

Work in an appropriate field - eg. not arts

Go out and talk to people about your discoveries

Give it your full energy, commitment, and attention

Work with a good company that suits your needs

Discovery comes with thinking outside the box. Go for walks and adventures and you may stumble across something

Tell the truth

Give credit to past research to make little enemies as possible

Be prepared to fail but don't let that stop you

Make sure you have enough time for the research

Live healthy to live long because usually recognition for things takes a long time.