Confessions of a Scientist

Blogger Isis the Scientist writes about the #scienceconfessions trending topic conversation she initiated on Twitter. Isis’ original tweet shared that she “once peed in the lab sink because I couldn't hold it but couldn't leave an experiment.” The discussion has evolved to include disclosures such as “my main use for our absurdly expensive ultrasonic bath is to clean jewelry,” and “distinguishing between chloroform and toluene in large evaporating dishes by enthusiastic sniff is unwise.” One participant sums up the discussion quite well, writing simply, “I talk to the mice, a lot.”