6. IMPROBABLE RESEARCH
Improbable Research is all about making people laugh, and then think. A collection of real research described as “may be good or bad, important or trivial, valuable or worthless,” it’s an online manifestation of the popular Annals of Improbable Research, a publication mainly known for creating the Ig Nobel Awards, a parody of the Nobel Awards. A seriously fun look into the slightly crazy and often bewildering world of science, this blog is sure to captivate your curiosity and get you thinking about the value of scientific research and innovation.
7. LAELAPS
A blog presented by Scientific American, LAELAPS is written by critically-acclaimed scientific writer Brian Switek. A blog about evolution, extinction, and survival, LAELAP’s explores natural history with insights from fields such as anthropology, zoology, archaeology and palaeontology. If biological science is a keen area of interest, this blog has some great pieces of scientific literacy that bridge the gaps between complex concepts, and accessible and captivating stories.
8. ANNALS OF BOTANY BLOG
News and views on plant science and ecology, the blog is an offshoot of Annals of Botany, an online scientific, peer-reviewed journal that releases research once a month. This blog really gets into the nitty-gritty of plants, so its content is more suited to those who have a deep understanding and knowledge of botanical science. However, if you want to delve right into the world of botany, it does post some content that is accessible for all science lovers.
9. NewScientist
NewScientist would have to be the most recognisable name in scientific publications to the mainstream. The magazine has been readily available on newsstands for years, and the publication’s success can be attributed to the way it features stories of real-world interest and relevance in a very accessible way, without ever ‘talking down’ to the audience.
Note, NewScientist is protected by a paywall, so if you want to access all of its stories, you’ll need to make a small investment into quality science journalism.