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The 5 most popular scientific papers of September 2019
1 October 2019
Bec Crew
The top paper had a slick social media campaign.
These striking animations show the real impacts of climate change
24 September 2019
Gemma Conroy
Visualizing a grim outlook.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of August 2019
5 September 2019
Bec Crew
A month of spectacular firsts.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of July 2019
14 August 2019
Bec Crew
Doom, gloom, and a dancing cockatoo.
Scientists reveal the creative side-projects that keep them sane
26 July 2019
Bec Crew
It’s hard to think about lab problems when you’re dangling upside-down by your ankles.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of June
24 July 2019
Bec Crew
Everything’s melting, but Boaty McBoatface is a beacon of hope.
The top 5 most popular scientific papers of May
25 June 2019
Bec Crew
Even tiny tyrannosaurs and synthetic life couldn't topple office politics.
The top 5 most talked-about studies of April
29 May 2019
Bec Crew
The fall of insects, the rise of zombie brains, and the catalysts of political unrest dominated the conversation around April's research offerings.
10 tips for tweeting research
9 May 2019
Bec Crew
Experts weigh in on how to make the most of a tweet.
For scientists skittish about Twitter, here's a plan
8 May 2019
Bec Crew
Researchers need to rethink their aversion to talking about their work on social media, says digital sociologist Mark Carrigan.
How academics should use Twitter
7 May 2019
Bec Crew
Conservative social media guidelines stifle scientists' voices.
