Which early hominid are you? A fun way to learn about the different stages of human evolution.
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 snap of the finger produces the highest rotational acceleration observed in humans.
“Singing” ice, a seal that sounds like it is in space, and a seismic airgun thundering like a bomb are some of the noises released by two marine acoustic labs.
Networking does not have to involve huge amounts of face time. The key is to aim for a steady level of regular interaction with others — think titration, not chain reaction.
Whether you’re displaying data or preparing a presentation or report, the effective use of colour is crucial to getting your message across. Have a play with ColorBrewer 2.0 to get started.
A quick (and engaging!) TED talk about what we might be missing when we just focus on the average.
How to blow your own horn, without embarrassment or apology. Like it or not, self-promotion is one of the best tools for people to get ahead in the workplace.
To validate science, it usually needs to be independently reproduced, and those replications published. Use these tips to improve the reproducibility of your science.
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