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

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


Cosmic gamma-rays are the highest-energy form of light. They fill the night sky but are invisible to our eyes, and this NASA animation helps us ‘see’ it.

Dr Matthias Rillig gives advice for PhD students, postdocs and group leaders on how to navigate the various challenges that academia presents.

On its way to becoming the most comprehensive and thoroughly researched animal resource on the planet.


Diversity of input into science creates innovation, but this means you need to learn how to collaborate with people you don’t like.

Animations are an invaluable data/concept visualisation tool in your science communications. Learn more about how cartoons and animation help communicate your science and ideas.

Proponents embrace LaTeX because of the total control it offers for document layout.
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