Author Archives: Rebecca Sear

Solving the evolutionary puzzle of twinning

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Not all twins are identical and that’s been an evolutionary puzzle until now

A Conversation piece co-written by Rebecca Sear, with Joe Tomkins and Wade Hazel, on a recent publication of theirs about twinning https://theconversation.com/not-all-twins-are-identical-and-thats-been-an-evolutionary-puzzle-until-now-138209

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What makes a good or bad peer review? Tips for excelling at reviewing

A second post from Rebecca Sear on the Royal Society webpages about good practice in peer review

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Earning their keep? Fostering, education and work in Tanzania

Sophie Hedges was asked to write up one of her PhD papers for the IUSSP online magazine, N-IUSSP. Here’s a summary: “Fostering is common throughout sub-Saharan Africa, but the motivations for fostering and consequences for fostered children remain unclear. In … Continue reading

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Tips for good practice in peer review

Rebecca Sear was asked to write up some ‘tips for good practice in peer review’ for the Royal Society website for peer review week: “The theme of Peer Review Week 2019 is ‘Quality in peer review’. We spoke to Dr Rebecca … Continue reading

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Girls Who Grow Up Without Their Father Start Their Periods Earlier, Or Do They?

Girls Who Grow Up Without Their Father Start Their Periods Earlier, Or Do They?

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