There are some countries, like Switzerland, that have thought well-ahead about our impact on the environment. From how we dispose of garbage to how small creatures play a role in our ecosystems. #climateconscious #newyorktimes #Switzerland #Subdaybrief

Happy New Year! A lot has happened at The Experimentalist in 2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/lot-ha...

If you’re a #microbiologist, @elisabethbik.bsky.social needs no introduction. Her relentless work uncovering image manipulation across publications and outspoken advocacy for stronger research scrutiny is popular. Latest by @curlyneuron.bsky.social www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/the...

How do brain researchers study #drugaddiction? 🔍 Mohit Nikalje explores neuroscientist @christian-luscher.bsky.social's groundbreaking work, revealing how markets, supply chains, and brain circuits intertwine in shaping the story of addiction. www.theexperimentalist.org/behindthedis...

As the U.S. gov moves towards selectively revoking research grants and cutting federal research jobs, the scientific community is left asking: What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional? Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/how...

Before you start a podcast or plan that exciting event, you may want to ask yourself, "Why?" This wonderful resource from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is open-access! www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon...

We are back with episode 3 of Art x Science Conversations, this time diving into the world of #corals and studying them in the backdrop of the #desert. Featuring Dr. Liza Roger from @asu-sms.bsky.social & Dr. Raquel Peixoto from KAUST Register here: www.theexperimentalist.org/services/eve...

How does a mother’s diet influence an infant’s gut health, immunity, and development during lactation? Check out our latest article featuring Dr. Mahesh Desai from the Luxembourg Institute of Health, written by Mohit Nikalje for The Experimentalist www.theexperimentalist.org/microbes/whe...

Does science communication need a research-based approach? ‪Santiago Gisler, founder of @ivoryembassy.bsky.social tells you why in our latest article: www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/are...

This World Environment Day, take a moment to tune into our latest Art X Science Conversations podcast, created in collaboration with Emerging Creatives of Science, now streaming on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1wOzpZW...

@emmafcamp.bsky.social is working at the frontlines of #coral reef conservation, studying how resilient 'super corals' may help ecosystems survive in a changing climate. Her community-driven restoration, the Coral Nurture program, is the first of its kind in science tourism, writes Mohit Nikalje

5 personal climate stories from around the world remind us to reimagine how we talk about climate. Written by Anurag Srivastava: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/craft... #artXsci #podcast #storytelling #climateaction #climateadvocacy

"We owe women centuries of research"— Dr. Lisa Mosconi Reflecting on similar thoughts, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai sheds light on how women and other marginalized communities are frequently underrepresented in research studies www.theexperimentalist.org/behindthedis... #alzheimers #BrainHealth

I feel like I say this a lot, but what's amazing is that the animal has no idea that it's so perfectly camouflaged. The undirected process of evolution works as a pretty amazing optimization algorithm. Not great news for the geckos that don't make the 'cut', but hey, birds gotta eat.

Women in STEM should tell more stories. Today, there are numerous platforms ⤵️ to engage and make our voices heard, provide us with tools to share our voices, and shape the changes that include us. #creativesolutions #WomenInSTEM #artXscience

Here's part two of my series with @brettfavaro.bsky.social on tips for speaking to journalists as a scientist, this week focusing on things every scientist should know about how interviews work (and do not work). Please read and share! www.southernfriedscience.com/advice-for-t... 🧪#SciComm

Following our article: www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/cre... we invite you to brainstorm on each of the solutions we listed to highlight biases that still exist in our academic circles. First up, what #games would you recommend at science retreats to spark discussions on gender equity?

How important are analogies to our science stories? Diatoms- think solar panels Autoimmunity- similar to biting your tongue They simplify complex ideas, create relatable connections, and make stories more memorable. #scicomm #sciencestories #analogy

Today, more than ever, as grants and funding supporting inclusivity come under threat, it is crucial to redirect the discussion on gender equity in STEM. 💡 Why does this conversation need a fresh perspective? #scicomm #equityinSTEM www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/cre...

We live in an uncertain, volatile climate today where limited words and big threads are not enough to put our opinions constructively. We invite researchers and readers to submit opinion pieces on the current academic climate. Your voice will definitely find a home @theexperimentalist.bsky.social

The first article of the year is out. Also the firsts of our Opinion pieces. www.theexperimentalist.org/community/wh... #artificialintelligence

What if the solutions for climate change we are desperately searching for already exist, embedded in the traditions, stories, and sustainable practices of Indigenous communities? Latest on the Experimentalist: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/three...

hello hello! Missed us? We are back with a series of science communication workshops. Check them out:https://www.theexperimentalist.org/services

Want to book a creative thinking workshop for your research group, departmental retreat, or association? Have a look at The Experimentalist's new workshop series, from improv to storyboarding your science: www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/are...

Join us for our next monthly Improv for Scientists session- 16th February | 3-5 pm CET Register by sending an email to [email protected]

Attending @meehubs.bsky.social today? We are too. If you are participating with a talk or a poster, comment here. We would like to ask you some questions for our upcoming Coverstory on MEEhubs meeting.

Our lab is hiring two postdocs! They’ll work on a new R01 with Drs. Aaron Young, Greg Sawicki, and Trisha Kesar on intelligent exos for post-stroke mobility. Cool joint positions between Georgia Tech and Emory! More info on our lab website: t.co/3Y2sscaUg9

How do climate change and habitat degradation affect the tropical bird population? Study by IISc Bangalore and Univ Texas www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #ClimateCrisis #biodiversity

Have you tried improv with science communicators? We are improv fans and cannot wait to unfold how science discussions and conversations can be elevated with improvisation tools. Our next session is on 12th January, from 3-5 pm CET.

The Armbruster Lab is officially open in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh! We're studying how bacteria in biofilms persist in the built environment & transition into the host to cause infections. Happy to be here! 🤓

'Even as I transitioned away from academia, I wanted to maintain the thrill of developing ideas, observing and discussing science, and importantly, elucidating the thought process of researchers to my non-scientist peers', writes Eisha Mhatre www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-ye...

Discover the transformative impact of improv on scientific endeavors www.theexperimentalist.org/science-comm...

In this paper just out in Evolution Letters we outline when & how we could predict adaptive responses to climate change + what might be predictable now, in the future, and perhaps never, even with our best efforts. #biodiversity #climatechange #evolution academic.oup.com/evlett/advan...

Current starting point for postdoc salaries at Oxford University is just over £36k - £2.7K under threshold. According to The Royal Society 62% of postdocs are non-UK nationals (5/6 in my lab). Two things: (i) postdocs are underpaid; (ii) UK science is screwed royalsociety.org/-/media/poli...

You know that thing where a student has a bad advisor but people try to say that it just wasn’t a good fit between student and PI’s style? Yeah, that’s a load of bunk, here’s why. open.substack.com/pub/sciencef...

Happy Halloween everyone! This is shit scary and yet we are obsessed. There is going to be a surge in sci-fi series/movies about flesh eating bacteria epidemic www.scientificamerican.com/article/fles...

In our recent article, we spoke to Dr. Camille Jacqueline about her newfound role as EUPHEM 2021 fellow and her assignment with WHO in Africa to understand the country-level disease surveillance system. Check it out: www.theexperimentalist.org/community/jo...

We all needed this today: Unblock | Explore | Create your own Post by Robyn Mugridge mugspubs.com/beyond-the-n...

Reviewer: differential gene expression analysis from RNAseq data is hypothetical. Unless ofcourse we construct a million mutants to show genetic basis. Will spend the next 10 years getting natural isolates amenable to genetics. High time microbiology catches up with ecology.

‼️NEW PAPER ALERT‼️ Here is our new story led by my phenomenal grad student Catie Shelton showing how antibiotic-induced disruption of beneficial microbiota & epithelium interactions in the small intestine promotes obesity during early-life. Open access link here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

NIH should really start paying postdocs more than 54K www.statnews.com/2023/09/28/s...

The story of Katalin Karikó is another example of how Academia doesn't always support the interests of passionate researchers #academiclife #womeninstem

One of my favorite examples of adaptive radiation, yes, Darwin's finches, has an update www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Our upcoming Improv for Scientists will focus on 'Elevator Pitches'. Discover how simple improvisation games like 'Yes-and' make a difference in how you nail your elevator speech. When: Oct 6th | 3 pm CET, Where: Online, Email us at [email protected] for the meeting link.

An excellent excerpt from @ashleyshoo.bsky.social’s book AGAINST TECHNOABLEISM, which I highly recommend. www.wired.com/story/ashley...

Fascinated by whales? Read our latest feature on how whale ecologists study these fascinating creatures. Featuring Dr. Els Vermeulen, Mammalian Research Institute- Whale Unit, University of Pretoria www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/how-d... #scienceoutreach #whale #research

Happiness is making your own sourdough starter and watching it breathe #microbiologist

Improv need not be only for comedians and actors. It is for all. And definitely, for the scientific community. Try improv with us. We do virtual sessions involving interactive games and discussions to tackle every #scicomm roadblock. The next session is on October 6, 3 pm Central European Time.

Saturday hikes are the best! #swisslife

Our friendly Eastern Bearded Dragon has been making a few appearances this week.🦎 Here it is posing for one of our staff and keen amateur photographer Korinne McDonnell.📸 #SpaceMenagerie