The BBC has released over 16,000 sound effects for free download.
The BBC Sound Effects Archive is available for personal, educational or research purposes. There are over 33,000 clips from across the world from the past 100 years.
The BBC has released over 16,000 sound effects for free download.
The BBC Sound Effects Archive is available for personal, educational or research purposes. There are over 33,000 clips from across the world from the past 100 years.


Scientists and funders with close links to local communities outline how Western teams can collaborate fairly and effectively with those groups.

Although this article relates to how COVID information is disseminated to the public, the theories apply to all effective science communications. “Almost half of Australian adults struggle with reading.”…”It means they often struggle to understand writing in a way required for broad participation in work, education and training, and society”

Humans will use what you give them the way they want to use it, even if that’s not how you intended. This interesting short talk has lessons for scientists…

Need someone to give you time, money, advice or support? You need to know your pitch – a short snappy written or verbal communication. Watch these people attempt 1 min pitches.

Great visualisation that provides examples of life at different ocean depths. Keep diving to find the ‘Headless Chicken Fish’ and the ‘Flabby Whalefish’.

A book that explores the complex history of DDT and how this banned pesticide is still relevant today.

Have a go at navigating a ship through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest nautical thoroughfares.