Political cartoons in history

The British Cartoon Museum recounts world history from the 18th century to the present through cartoons and comic art.

The Conrad Martens sketchbooks

The drawings and watercolors made during the expedition of Charles Darwin to South America (1833-1835) are available at Cambridge Digital Library.

Free online course looks at the science behind the Ebola outbreak

This two-week free course seeks to explain why it has occurred on this scale and how it can be controlled.

Fiocruz researchers found super-bacteria in the waters of Rio de Janeiro

The antibiotic resistant bacteria was discovered in a river that flows into the bay where Olympic sailing events will be held in 2016.

Experts question slowing Amazon deforestation trend

Brazilian deforestation is estimated to have fallen 18 per cent this year, but this may be misleading, say experts.

Is your most cited work your best work?

Based on two studies published in Nature Magazine, this article discusses citations and scientific impact.

Pick your poison

This online exhibition explores the medicinal and commercial use of drugs in the US throughout the years.

App transcribes medieval handwritting

The app allows users to try their hand at transcribing 26 manuscripts on their smartphones.

Native voices on health and illness

This online exhibition explores the interconnectedness of wellness, illness, and cultural life for Native Americans. Visitors will discover how native concepts of health and illness are closely tied to the concepts of community, spirit, and the land.

Aids, politics and culture

The online exhibition “Surviving and Thriving” tells the story of Aids from its first cases in the US, in the 80’s. It also shows personal stories and governmental campaigns. Available at the US National Library of Medicine website.