Links and things.
If you're interested in biology, you should be keen to fuel that interest from all sorts of different sources - here are some suggestions...
Books!
Scientists consume information by reading. It is really helpful if you are a reader, and love reading. Below are some books that have been carefully chosen to be interesting, relevant, and not too difficult in terms of the science involved...
Think evolution produces perfection?
You couldn't be more wrong! The human body is an evolutioary bodge - and it's fascinating to find out why!
Case studies of people with neurological disorders, told by one of the best science writers of our time. A classic.
The biology, history, sociology of cancer, and more. Just amazing.
An insight into human evolution. Everything you think you know about it is probably wrong!
Twitter.
Angry, opinionated, fake? Yes, but it can be brilliant. Some of our most active scientific minds can be found on Twitter - follow them!
A controversial figure, with an amazing academic past. Can get angry!
One of our most passionate wildlife activists. Eloquent and funny. Likes poodles.
Maths is great! If you disagree, Hannah Fry will persuade you otherwise.
Evolution (especially human), archeology, and her drawings are brilliant. She's great!
Podcasts.
Scientists like talking to other scientists about science. Sounds boring? It isn't! Subscribe to these and hear some brilliant minds bounce ideas around...
A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince.
Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them.
Big Biology is a podcast that tells the stories of scientists tackling some of the biggest unanswered questions in biology.
Fresh ideas from the sharpest minds working toward a cleaner, greener planet.
YouTube.
Not just cats and music videos - there's some great biology on YouTube.
Biologists explaing complex things! Like 'How do flies fly?'
Cartoons! Squeaky voices! But also relevant and relatable science.
A huge worldwide source of educational material. Just amazing. Check out the website too. You'll have to do some searching because there's so much there.
Medical and healthcare information - cartoony again, but really clear explanations of complex medical concepts.