Wbrking as a researcher is a job that requires a lot of adaptability.This is understandable given that the core of the scientific method could be loosely described as"I reckon this might happen but let's find out",which obviously leads to some variation in outcomes(e.g.oops that explodes vs this would make a delicious pudding).Even before arriving at an outcome,researchers often have to deal with all kinds of unexpected issues ranging from not having the right equipment,to the equipment refusing to work because the last person using it forgot to calibrate it and you've just driven the expensive pipettes straight into the table.This variability can be frustrating and has inspired more than a few angry tweets and several"I deserve this"doughnuts but after a deep sigh,and some choice words,you adapt and find a way to get back to'finding out'whatever it is that you're working on.But these are just minor hurdles that are all part of the research journey.What is not a minor hurdle,and yet something we are now all having to cope with,is randomly not being able to do any research at all.
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