Thomas Döring

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How do you cope with the increasing volume of scientific papers to read?

Like in many other areas of science, the number of papers in biological research has increased dramatically over the last few years (e.g. Pautasso 2012,...

01 January 2015 9,651 4 View

The specialist's dilemma: If in your area of research interest among peers is waning (or small to begin with), do you stick to it or change direction?

Scientific specialisation is costly in terms of time investment, but it is also risky. So what is the best strategy for a specialist who has picked an unpopular topic: Hope for a (re-)discovery...

02 February 2014 8,306 5 View

How can we reconcile the competing demands for organic carbon in agriculture, i.e. C for biofuels (e.g. from maize) vs. C for soil fertility?

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is an essential component of soil fertility, but to maintain SOC levels, the soil depends on crop residue input. On the other hand, biofuel production, e.g. CH4 from...

02 February 2014 7,065 35 View