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What are graphical abstracts, and how do I design one? Learn all about how these visual summaries could unleash your impact!

What's the difference between a scientific conference poster session and an art gallery? Learn from examples of good poster design.

Science is to be seen just as much as it is to be heard. Read about some handy tips on making scientific illustrations.

Don’t shoo away the bird! Behemoth social media platform, Twitter, is much more than a place for celebrity gossip and catching up on sports scores. In fact, it is the #1 social network used by the scientific community! Many scientists have found it to be a powerful tool for tracking the potential impact and reach of their papers. Typically, the nail-biting process of watching how many citations your scientific paper will receive takes years. Will it sink or soar? Will it flop

Chances are that the last conference you attended had a Twitter hashtag, something like #AYS2017. It’s not only smart advertising on behalf of the conference organisers, it’s also an easy way for attendees to network and keep in the loop as the conference unfolds. What’s not so easy is learning how to navigate the confusing world of social media. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Here’s a list of simple do’s and don’ts on how to use Twitter at your next conference. The first