I was able to leave academia and embark on the career path I always wanted — that of a science journalist.

In Uzbekistan, you may be surprised by how they refer to China as “Xitoy” (modern Latin spelling used in Uzbekistan)...

“Will I keep the full functionality of my left hand?” “How the hell I am going to pay for the medical bills?”

Despite the three great rivers running parallel within 50 kilometers of each other here, they drain into the sea thousands of miles apart.

Pursue what you want to learn more about, what keeps you excited and motivated, and what resonates with your heart.