You can see right through the Ghost Catfish, which shimmers with rainbow colours in the the light. Scientists now know why.

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Lose yourself in wonder with Nature’s best science images for March 2021.
You can see right through the Ghost Catfish, which shimmers with rainbow colours in the the light. Scientists now know why.

Lose yourself in wonder with Nature’s best science images for March 2021.

An astrobiologist, two comedians and an urge to communicate science to the public walked into a bar… well actually, they met up for dinner.

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.

Learn how to prepare a compelling personal statement to improve how others engage with you and your science.

Leaving academia and becoming an online entrepreneur: embracing the good, the bad and the ugly.

The world map as we’re used to seeing it was made for navigation, not for a true comparison of country size. Have a play with this clever tool


A clever visualisation that demonstrates the speed of light, by putting it into context.