Taking part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is easy! Just spend 20 minutes in your favourite outdoor space and tell us about the birds you see during that period. You can submit your results using the app or the web form. Every count helps.
Which early hominid are you? A fun way to learn about the different stages of human evolution.
A book review exploring the ‘make do and mend’ approach to science experiments – using objects to multiple ends, repurposing materials and being inventive with what’s on hand.
At some stage you will likely need to conduct a literature review – but did you know there are different types? Each has its own specific methodology that should be followed for the review to be considered robust.
The US is the world’s biggest research funder – all US agencies will have to provide immediate public access to federally funded research after it is published, starting in 2026.
You can learn a lot from null results. Don’t ignore them, they could be your most valuable discovery.
Visual descriptions of text are incredibly powerful. Some key ‘good practices’ in preparing your figures.
Take 18 mins out of your day to watch this engaging talk from Prof Hans Rosling about the value of data, and learning to be less ignorant.
Great visualisation that provides examples of life at different ocean depths. Keep diving to find the ‘Headless Chicken Fish’ and the ‘Flabby Whalefish’.
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