🌍 A new global study in finds that most people still trust scientists & want them more involved in society & policymaking. Far from a crisis of trust, this is a reminder that effective science communication should build on that trust.🧪 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Welcome Irma, our new Executive Assistant! Irma has a Gender & Diversity background and strong experience in Office Operations/CEO Assistance. Passionate about intercultural collaboration & inclusion. We look forward to her contribution! We asked her a few questions to get to know her better 🧵

The Academy for Mathematical Sciences at Cambridge is looking for a communicator ⬇️ www.acadmathsci.org.uk/2025/10/24/r... #SciCommJob

Published today: One of the biggest #science #communication studies to date. We asked 71,922 people in 68 countries how they #engage with information about #science and combined the data with several country-level factors: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #OpenAccess

📣 #ScienceCommunication today is about tailoring messages and creating real understanding.  Our outreach manager @fintanburke.com shares how the field has evolved and why knowing how media works is key for his role.  🎥 Watch the video to learn more.

Academics are moving from X to Bluesky, but how do you get started? 📘  Ned Potter shares 10 practical tips for researchers to build connections, find feeds & thrive on a fresh, new platform. 👇

It’s where it all starts: we meet our project partners & learn about their science. For us, kick-off meetings are key moments to create first footage & a deeper understanding about the research that we’ll be communicating. We always leave inspired, ready to turn complex research into clear stories

Science shapes our lives, but who shapes science? 🗳️ Sarah Davies explores how scientific citizenship can strengthen democracy by ensuring citizens’ voices guide research and policy. Read the interview 👇

Researchers unveiled GazeLock: Use your gaze to "draw" your login pattern! This eye-tracking prototype offers hands-free, secure authentication for the XR age. Read more in VR Today Magazine: https://bit.ly/3VCXmm6

Since 1996, elementary teacher Kristen Toth has used “Draw a Scientist” with her students.  30 years later, 60% now draw women in science, showing how representation shapes identity.  Read more via @abeprogoffice.bsky.social:

Science isn’t just lone heroes, it’s teamwork & stories. 🧫📚  UNC student Sophia Vona studies how narratives around antimicrobial resistance shape public understanding and policy. Check out her research👇

Did you know wild chimpanzees naturally get a “tiny buzz” from fruit?🍌🍷 A new study shows their daily fruit diet can equal ~1.4 drinks. A clue to why humans like alcohol, especially when among others? 👉 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adw1665

Labs leave a footprint too. 🧪🌍  A pilot in Spain used visual comms to cut energy, water & plastic use across 50 labs, boosting sustainability talks & best practices. Small changes, big impact. Read more: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.11.675379v1

🔬 For some, research is the goal. For others, it’s sharing science. In this video, our science communicator Daniel shares why he moved into #ScienceCommunication, how starting out in this field is like and how he keeps the fast-paced work on track.

People support renewables (75% support) & forest protection (82%), but attribution matters: seeing extreme weather as climate change boosts support most. Read more👇

What do Taylor Swift concerts & seismology have in common? 🌍🎶 Dublin researchers turned #SwiftQuake into science engagement—showing how pop culture can spark citizen science & seismic discovery. Read more👇

Science communication isn’t a script, it’s a conversation. 🗣️  From COVID lessons to AI challenges, researchers stress empathy, openness & trust to rebuild dialogue between science and society. 👇

On 18.09. Oldenburg’s pubs turned into science stages! 🍻  At Hirn vom Hahn – Wissen frisch gezapft, 16 researchers shared their work in 8 bars, making complex ideas clear and fun.  Big thanks to all speakers, partners & the amazing crowd who joined.

Can AI create trustworthy science podcasts? 🎙️  A Belgian team tested NotebookLM to turn research papers into episodes, finding engaging results, but also some errors. Is this the future of scicomm? 👇📖

Who fact-checks science stories? 📰🔬  AuthentiSci lets scientists rate and comment on news, showing how closely articles match current research — and helping readers cut through misinformation. 👇

#ScienceCommunication isn’t just about creativity. Teamwork and organisation is part of it, too!  🎥 In this video, our admin assistant Maialen Lopez Garcia shares why working with science communicators is never boring and how a little bureaucracy keeps things running.

Natural history museums post on YouTube—but rarely about their science. 📹🦋  A study of 437 videos from 28 US museums shows research & collections are underused, missing a big chance for public engagement. 👉 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.16.676522v1

AI + citizen science = climate action.🌍🤝 From spotting polluted rivers to tracking biodiversity in real time, communities worldwide are using AI-powered tools to monitor, predict & respond to environmental change.

Good news from above. 🌍✨ WMO reports the ozone layer is healing, thanks to 40 years of global action under the Vienna Convention & Montreal Protocol. A reminder that when science guides policy, recovery is possible.

Not every interview happens in a studio. Sometimes it’s a field in Umbria, bees buzzing, and a beekeeper’s story to tell. That’s sci-comm in action — adapting on the spot. #ESCIatWork #SciComm #LEGUMINOSE 🧵👇(1/3)

Journalists, want to tell stories that make science come alive? @istaresearch.bsky.social is now accepting applications for its 2026 Journalist in Residence program. 📰 Spend 3–6 months on ISTA’s campus & engage with scientists. 📅 Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 ista.ac.at/en/institute...

What have we been up to? We've been chatting with more of our ESCI team about their work and how they found their way into science communication. A fresh round of ESCI's Insights is on the way. Stay tuned if you are interested in science communication. #SciComm #ScienceCommunication

Facts alone won’t bridge science and society. Researchers call for a “collaboration model” built on dialogue, trust, and shared values, to make science more relevant and connected to people’s lives.

Diet-related diseases are largely preventable. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats can boost long-term health.

Three days of connection, creativity & collaboration at ESCI! 💡 From workshops & BBQs to a peat barge tour and the Moorbauernpatent, we wrapped up with action points & fresh energy. Motivated to keep supporting each other! 💪

Public trust in science is waning. We need clarity, independence, and media that champions trust.

Spectral bats, the world's largest carnivorous bats, defy expectations with wing-wrapped greetings & sharing prey. Infrared footage from Costa Rica shows these apex predators forming tight family bonds.

Swimming may be the most complete workout: low-impact, it strengthens heart, lungs and muscles while supporting mental well-being. With a full-body benefits, it stands out as a uniquely effective fitness option.

Science communication is hitting roadblocks online. Platforms act as gatekeepers, filtering data & shaping what we see. A new study calls for transparency, ethics & open access to build trust.

Cities absorb heat and as temperatures rise, millions worldwide will face the urban heat island effect. But Computational Fluid Dynamics can design cooler, resilient cities—and more. 👇

Are marine heatwaves becoming the new normal? 🥵🌊 This year, sea surface temperatures in the Mediterranean reached their highest level ever recorded for June. 👇

ESCI joined the 2025 SEEP Conference last week with a dedicated stand, sharing our work in sustainability, energy, and environmental communication. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, we look forward to future collaborations! #SciComms #Sustainability

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Extreme heat and drought across Europe and the world have caused food prices to rise sharply in recent years, a worrying trend for consumers. www.euronews.com/green/2025/0... #SciComm #ClimateChange

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Back to uni, but this time as guest speakers! Natalie and Larissa recently spoke at @marumunibremen.bsky.social and Uni Oldenburg about ESCI as a #SciComm company and alternative career paths for scientist. Curious about sci-comm careers? Reach out! #ESCIatWork  #CareersInScience

Deep-Sea Microbes Could Tackle Microplastics: A new study suggests deep-sea microbes might hold the key to breaking down specific microplastic types.

Do you use reminders — or trust your memory? A new study finds that people with obsessive tendencies often avoid memory aids, even when they would help. Overconfidence might be part of the problem. @elife.bsky.social‬

Climate change may be causing earthquakes. Evidence from the Alps links glacier melt to rising seismic activity — with implications far beyond. ‪@sciencenews.bsky.social‬

🎨 Switching from research to science illustration isn’t a typical path.  In this video, illustrator Natalie Höppner talks about what made this transition & the job in general challenging. And she shares 1 tip for anyone wanting to visualise their science. ▶️ Find out more #ScienceIllustration

Why is nature so colourful?  Did animals evolve to see colour — or did colour evolve to be seen? This article in @quantamagazine.bsky.social offers fascinating insights 👇

Feeling off this summer? Seasonal affective disorder can hit in summer too—not just winter. This @uk.theconversation.com‬ article 👇 explores how the seasons affect our mood

Which countries offer the best working conditions for a research career? A new global database compares research systems across 53 countries—pay, mobility, job outcomes and more. Explore the tool here 👇 

It’s that time again… EU reports are due. Which means: 📊 Progress 📁 Deliverables 💥 Acronym jungle 🧠 Mild existential crisis Let’s be honest — it’s a journey. 👇

How much energy does it take to think? 🧠 Surprisingly little. Your brain burns nearly the same amount of energy whether you are solving problems or zoning out. Fascinating insights in @quantamagazine.bsky.social‬ 👇