When experiments fail or results don’t make sense, it’s easy to feel stuck or discouraged. This episode shows you how to break that cycle, stay curious under pressure, and turn setbacks into real progress in your research and career.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover a simple mindset shift to stay curious when experiments don’t go as planned;

• Learn practical ways to stop frustration from derailing your focus and momentum;

• Gain tools to spot hidden opportunities for learning and improvement, even in failure.

In science, things rarely go exactly as planned. An experiment fails. A piece of equipment breaks. Your data makes no sense. It’s easy to get frustrated—or even feel like you’re banging your head against the wall.

 In this episode of The Happy Scientist Live, BiteSize Bio will explore a simple but powerful habit: learning to approach setbacks with curiosity instead of judgment. Instead of automatically labeling outcomes as "good" or "bad," you’ll learn how to stay engaged and extract useful information—even from failed experiments, rejected papers, or unexpected results.

 They will discuss practical tools (no fluff) for handling common situations scientists face.

 You’ll also get a few easy-to-apply mindfulness techniques that can help you avoid spiralling into frustration and instead stay focused on what you can learn or improve.

 By the end of the session, you’ll have a more flexible way to handle the ups and downs of lab life, without losing motivation or getting stuck in unproductive frustration.