Science and, more broadly, creative goals, are at their essence about exploring the unknown. It is natural for our bodies to experience stress when navigating the inherent uncertainty that comes along with this. Along with technical skills, how we grapple with this stress can shape our ability to think clearly and act ethically, as we are in the process of shaping ourselves, our communities, and science.
Here are some resources that may help me give space to creative thinking:
https://secularbuddhism.com/- podcast on Buddhist philosophy can inform daily life
https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sps/contemplative-studies - Oregon State's Center for Contemplative Studies; organizes guided meditation classes and other events