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posted on 2025-06-12, 13:54 authored by Matthew PartridgeMatthew Partridge
<p dir="ltr">A two-character comic: one stands before a large experimental “matrix” chart, the other plays Battleship at a desk. Mistaking the chart for the game board, they cheer “Hit!” and “You sunk my battleship.” The caption wryly suggests gamifying research to make it more thrilling.</p>

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2017-04-26

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Two scientists: one at an experiment chart, one playing Battleship, with “hit!” shouted.

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Person 1: I really don’t know what to try in this experiment matrix Person 1: Maybe change D to 6 mg? Person 1: Keith, for the last time we’re not playing a game! Person 2: Hit! Person 2: You sunk my battleship Research is more exciting if you imagine it’s a board game

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