Best for educators, best for students… we’ve trawled the web for the most innovative, informative and exciting science blogs so you don’t have to!
Best for Budding Scientists
Science Sparks
Perfect for introducing young children to science in a fun, exciting way, this blog is written specially for youngsters and contains a wealth of amazing experiments. From “10 Egg Science Experiments” to discovering “What makes Popping Candy Pop?” young scientists will be captivated by its down-to-earth, accessible approach.
Best for All Rounders
Short Sharp Science
This great blog from the highly respected New Scientist is perfect for older students or anybody interested in a general overview of scientific discoveries and developments. With news and features across a range of scientific disciplines, it’s ideal for keeping up-to-date with the current affairs of the science world. A must-read ahead of interviews for any students planning to apply to study science at college or university.
Best for Climate Change
Real Climate
Written by climate scientists, this is the place to go for all important information and updates on climate change science, minus the hype, hysterics and cynicism!
Best for Medical Science
Cancer Research UK
This fascinating and accessible blog from the brilliant charity Cancer Research provides up-to-date news and information about research developments in a clear and accessible manner. From “making sense of bowel cancer’s scrambled DNA” to a Twitter interview about skin cancer, it provides a gripping insight into the cutting edge of medical science fighting cancer.
Best for Listening on the Go
The Naked Scientists
This light, informative podcast investigates common questions from a scientific perspective, answering everything from “how do pills know where the pain is?” to “how does DNA fingerprinting work?”
Best for Teachers
The Frog Blog
A fantastic blog written by teachers, this rich array of short and snappy articles on everything from astronomy to zoology is intended for scientists of all ages and also includes rich reflections on teaching science. Sadly just this week lead blogger Humphrey Jones has decided to stop blogging to concentrate on career and family, but the brilliant posts remain to inspire and support science teachers everywhere.
Best for Skeptics!
Bad Science
This blog by the brilliant Dr Ben Goldacre sets out to diffuse the myths of modern science (and those who seek to twist it to their own purposes) one by one. From debunking misleading and scaremongering newspaper articles to exposing the reality of the process of clinical trials, Goldacre delves beneath the veneer and dissects the science itself. Perfect for older students considering the ethics and wider philosophy of scientific research.
What are your favourite science blogs? Let us know below!
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Great post. I subscribe to a number of feeds but these are great for my kids to subscribe to via RSS. I’ll put these on my classroom blog as well!
Thanks Gary! Glad there are some new ones on there for you!
Great list Laure. Also check out this list. I found it informative too,
http://curiouss.com/science-blog-directory/
Great list Laure. Also check out this list. I found it informative too,
http://curiouss.com/science-blog-directory/
I loved it all. Amazing list.
Thanks Bilim. Appreciate the feedback!
nice blog, i read it.
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