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Curiosity saves the researcher

Defining your own research questions and working with a clear direction in mind is key to a successful career in academia. Evangelia Spyrou explains how following her thirst for knowledge in her specific area of interest prepared her for when research opportunities arose.

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Spyrou, E. Curiosity saves the researcher. Nat Energy 6, 6 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-020-00750-0

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