The constant distraction of social media could be preventing our minds from settling into a deeper, more complete feeling of boredom.

Soap Bubble Freezing
Try taking up the hobby of ‘soap bubble freezing’, and read the science behind how it works.
The constant distraction of social media could be preventing our minds from settling into a deeper, more complete feeling of boredom.

Try taking up the hobby of ‘soap bubble freezing’, and read the science behind how it works.

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.

Coding is increasingly becoming a skill needed for modern scientists to maximise their ability to analyse data. You’ve got to start somewhere, and this Nature Careers webinar is a good place to have a first look (nb: you will need to register for the webinar to be able to access the recording)

The power of timing, technology, collaboration and wonder combine to create this amazing 90 second video.

The science (and science fiction) behind the poisons used in James Bond movies.


Usually, an organism’s cells all carry the same genes. In yellow crazy ants, some cells carry only maternal and others only paternal genetic material. Chimerism can happen by accident in nature but these ants rely on chimerism to exist.

A scientific pitch is different to a scientific presentation – know the difference.