The holiday season is upon us! Looking for the perfect present for the scientist – or, if you’re lucky, scientists – in your life? We’ve got you covered. Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and our Future by Neil Shubin In case it isn’t cold enough where you are and you need to take a mental trip to the polar regions, Ends of the Earth offers an insight into how these regions shape life on our planet – from physicists’, climatologists’, geologists’, biologists’ and paleontologists’ perspectives. Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio For those among us who would rather look at the pictures, this portfolio collates 100 images from the Natural History Museum’s 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The images capture a rich variety of subjects alongside explanations of how the pictures were made and the equipment used. Cyanotype craft kit Cyanotype printing is an early form of photography, which was made famous by scientist Anna Atkins in her book, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, published in 1843. This kit contains everything anyone would need to create striking images using UV light exposure. 2026 desk calendar Calling all microbiologists! This calendar promises to keep your PI organized, while also providing some much-needed décor for their desk. Each month is accompanied by beautiful microbiology-inspired watercolor prints, perfect for brightening up the office. “Neurons” by Avery Crane Any neuroscientist would be thrilled to put this…
