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Hot take!

That wheel makes more sense than the current academic publishing system 😅
February 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM
In this video, we review Jenni AI, an AI-powered writing assistant perfect for PhDs.

Learn how Jenni AI can help you overcome writer’s block, manage citations, and streamline your writing.

Watch here 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5cEvggh_Ag
February 10, 2026 at 7:02 AM
And if I only could
I'd make a deal with the editor
And I'd get Him to swap our places
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February 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
😱
February 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Nothing works better for making progress with writing 🥲
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February 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Go Homer... I mean Dr. Simpson !
February 8, 2026 at 9:03 AM
"On the severe end of the spectrum, obesity is a brain disease." 
- Giles Yeo
 
In this episode, we talk with Prof. Giles Yeo.
⭐Science-based nutritional advice.
⭐The benefits of exercise for weight management
⭐ Why calories don't count

Watch here 👇
https://youtu.be/aIbc-KODT1A
February 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM
It's always reviewer #2 though 😭
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February 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The transformation is intense😅
February 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM
PhD's log: 

“When writing, trust yourself.”

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February 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM
His funding application was rejected later that day.
1/2
February 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Maybe cuz I need to do all those experiments the reviewers want 😅

Are you in this picture and if so which one are you? 
February 6, 2026 at 9:06 AM
me considering running a marathon🤔
1/2
February 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Yeah, I'm sure your 1 prompt must have been very good to summarize the entire literature on the field in 500 words 😅
February 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Just a gentle reminder to celebrate your wins, even the ones people don't see. 👇
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM
"WHAAAT????"
- every PhD student at some point
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February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Which corgi are you? 
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 AM
It is hard work trying to get this unpublishable data published!
1/2
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I swear I am so close to quitting and opening a bakery!
February 3, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Supervisor knocking at my door
"Are you still busy with your PhD and nothing more?"

With Halloween coming up, we discuss the scariest PhD stories we could find👻

Watch👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9D1vzCoL5M&t=24s

Stories:
😨Losing your data
😨 Conference nightmares
😨 + Toxic work environments
February 3, 2026 at 7:02 AM
When your lab can only afford to do the one experiment.
1/2
February 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
It's fine. Everything is fine.
February 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Welcome to the lab 🙂!
February 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Sorry not sorry Ron.
February 1, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Not gonna lie though... wish I had a pipetting robot 😅
January 31, 2026 at 3:01 PM