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I botched my poster presentation — how do I perform better next time?

It’s easy to feel awkward or overstimulated in a conference environment. Nature sought advice on how to avoid moments of panic while giving talks or discussing your research.
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-03171-1

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