Ready to binge read and learn something new? Discover the funniest, sharpest, and most fascinating science blogs online.
A fascinating an opinion blog set at the intersection of science and culture. The underlying goal of this blog is for scientists to engage in the public debate of what science can and cannot do. A deep dive into the cross sections of science, culture, spirituality, and imagination.
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Are Stories A Key To Human Intelligence?
This blog's concept is as simple as it is clever: Readers ask mind-bending questions about math, physics, or anything else via email and get them answered by scientists. There's a lot to discover and a lot to learn, definitely one of our favorite cerebral hangouts online.
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How does one attain an understanding of everything?
A wonderfully intelligent and refreshing blog about physics, academia, and science created by theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder (aka Bee). Grab a nice cup of coffee and take a deep dive into the fascinating world of physics!
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String phenomenology of the somewhat different kind
Bill Nye, the CEO of The Planetary Society (and all around awesome human being) muses cleverly about the cosmos, physics, our place in space, and science in general. He's the world's most successful science popularizer for a reason.
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Dinosaurs and Space
A thoroughly entertaining, enlightening, and eclectic presentation of news and original insights on science, space exploration, and much more. Definitely give this blog a try, there is a lot to discover here. We're big fans!
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First Complex Organic Chiral Molecule Found
Written by the incredibly talented Deborah Blum, Elemental is no longer updated but features a colorful variety of scientific explorations into the murky world of poisons and toxicity. If you dare to jump in, there's a lot to learn!
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Chocolate as Poison
This is hands down one of our all-time favorite websites and their science section answers lots of really interesting questions that you never thought you had! If you like unbiased, scientific answers, you'll love this blog.
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What if we drilled into a supervolcano?
Created by incredibly talented science popularizer Elise Andrew, IFL Science explores everything there is under the sun (and in the universe) in an entertaining and easy to understand format. Highly recommended!
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How To Always Win At Rock, Paper, Scissors
The official blog of IOP (the Institute of Physics) is an intelligent and no-nonsense discussion about advancing physics for the benefit of all. Lots of vital issues are tackled.
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How to collaborate effectively in physics
Created by Joe Hanson, a Ph.D. biologist and science writer, It's Okay to be Smart is a different kind of science blog. You'll find fascinating, curated stories about everything science!
Find the YouTube channel of the same name here where you can explore their stories.
Mind Hacks is an intriguing mix of neuroscience and psychology. It's published by neuroscientist Vaughan Bell and cognitive scientists Tom Stafford. Tip: You can find the Mind Hacks book here (we highly recommend it).
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The cognitive science of how to study
Creator Douglas Natelson sums this blog up best: "A blog about condensed matter and nanoscale physics. Why should high energy and astro folks have all the fun?" It's clever and very educational, take a look!
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The Kavli Prize in Nanoscience
A wonderfully intelligent, clear, and cerebral blog about physics and string theory. If you're even remotely interested, take a look! Tip: Check out Peter Woit's book Not Even Wrong and follow on Twitter.
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Some History of Science
Written by talented theoretical physicist Matt Strassler, this blog addresses various aspects of science, with a specific focus on particle physics. If you're new to the topic, we recommend checking out the New? Start Here section.
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Vroom goes the LHC
A fascinating blog that explores why we believe and do what we do, why we pretend otherwise, and how we can do better. An incredible assortment of intelligent content. Tip: Take a look at Robin Hanson's book here.
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Star Trek As Fantasy
Hosted by the amazing website PhysicsCentral.com this blog explores everything physics with a healthy dose of science news sprinkled in. It's fun, it's enlightening, and it's cleverly written. There's a lot to love here!
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Ask a Physicist: Phone Flash Sharpie Shock!
If you're looking for an excellent blog about science and academia, look no further. The Research Whisperer talks about about finding funding, research culture, and building academic track-records. Tip: Follow the creators Jonathan O'Donnell and Tseen Khoo on Twitter!
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Do it because you can
Science Blogs is a best of compilation from the world of science writing. It features over 60 bloggers selected on the basis of their originality, insight, talent, and dedication provide up-to-date coverage of their different scientific fields. There's so much to learn and discover here!
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The War On Science
Created by Cal Newport from Georgetown University, Study Hacks Blog is a clever and refreshing look into how to perform productive, valuable, and meaningful work in an increasingly distracted digital age. Tip: Definitely check out Cal's book on the power of deep work!
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The Principles of Immersive Single Tasking
We love math and we love intelligent discussion of it. This wonderful blog, created by Tanya Khovanova, has both! It's a fascinating blend of math-related topics, including applications of mathematics to life in general and being a mathematician. An amazing blog!
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The Reuleaux Tetrahedron