Have you ever noticed that some people seem to climb the career ladder effortlessly, while others struggle to get their foot on the first rung? This isn’t always about talent or hard work—although ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Environmental systems scientist at the University of Delaware. As the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum has just wrapped ...

Perseverance is key when it comes to securing science funding, finds an analysis of more than 100,000 grant applicants that looks at how early success affects future prospects. The research shows how ...