An incomplete and thoroughly non-exhaustive list of useful, educational, and entertaining scientific resources:
Science Communication:
- Skype A Scientist: Connecting volunteer scientists with classrooms around the world by video
- 500 Women Scientists: Providing resources to improve gender equity in science and databases of women scientists for reporters, conference organizers, and the public.
- Ten Hundred Words of Science: Challenge yourself to explain technical topics using on the thousand most commonly used English words
Data Visualization & Graphics:
- Our World In Data: Charts and data summaries on the world’s most pressing problems
- Edward Tufte: Data visualization theory & graphic design innovations (such as sparknotes)
- HandsomeAtlas: Interesting historical data visualizations
- Information is Beautiful: Data visualization
- Randal Munroe and xkcd: Data visualization & humor (radiation dosages, Up-Goer Five, lakes & oceans)
Ethics:
- The National Academies, On Being a Scientist: Responsible conduct in research
- MeTooSTEM: Resources, stories, and action items on sexual harassment in science
- Science Image Integrity: Image editing and presentation ethics