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September 14, 2026
Learning
FEATURE | 5 min READ

Curious about coding? 5 tips to get started

From solving biological puzzles to making sense of enormous datasets, coding has become mainstream in modern science. As we generate more data than ever before, the ability to analyse, explore and interpret this treasure trove of information is becoming an essential skill. But for those new to programming, the prospect of tackling a command line can still feel daunting.
26 July 2021
Science
FEATURE | 5 min READ

Are polecat-ferret hybrids good for conservation?

Earlham Institute scientists have been ferreting around for signs of hybridisation between native polecats and their domesticated ancestors. The findings hint at some controversial ways we might protect and support wild polecats - and many other species at risk of extinction.
16 July 2021
PhD Blog
FEATURE | 10 min READ

Building the confidence to take on a PhD

First year student Becky Shaw says there is no such thing as a standard route to a PhD, and you are more than capable of doing one!
14 July 2021
Science
FEATURE | 8 min READ

The fishy escapists

Revealing tilapia’s hidden hybrids to boost aquaculture and biodiversity
21 June 2021
Science Expert
FEATURE | 15 min READ

Machine learning in practice: how machine learning works in data-driven research

A step-by-step guide, with real examples, of how machine learning is used in bioinformatics and data-driven life science research.
18 June 2021
PhD Blog
FEATURE | 10 min READ

What’s the third year of a PhD like? Tips for navigating your PhD

As part of our regular series exploring life as a PhD student, Anita Scoones explains how her PhD has changed over the years, with some top tips for those in the midst of their studies.
11 June 2021
Science
FEATURE | 10 min READ

The biodiversity ‘outsiders’ - the protist gang

What does biodiversity mean to you? The common focus is the loss of rainforests and wildlife conservation, but what about the lesser known, microscopic species?