Our annual ESCI Christmas party brought markets, games, food, and some truly ugly Christmas ornaments 🎄 Vote below: which one wins ugliest decoration? Happy holidays from all of us at ESCI ✨

As science increasingly enters public discourse, researchers are confronted with communication contexts shaped by uncertainty, value conflicts, and strong societal expectations.

A behind-the-scenes glimpse into 2025 National Geographic's Pictures of the Year: a reminder of how powerful visual storytelling can be in communicating science and the world around us.

#ScienceCommunication is an exciting alternative career for scientists! We’re always happy to share what this field is about: Our SciCommer Melanie talked about daily work, key skills, career transition & the impact of AI in the field at the @feda.bio#ScienceCommunicationconference  Credit: Md Tariqul Islam/FEdA-KS

Science communication works best when it’s a conversation, not a one-way script. Listening, acknowledging uncertainty and meeting people where they are can rebuild trust, especially after years of crisis and misinformation.

Europe’s scientists are urged to engage more with the public, but often without the tools. Stronger science communication is essential for trust, impact and better dialogue with society. 👇

The Galileo Affair wasn’t just about astronomy, it was about communication. How rhetoric, tone & timing shaped one of science’s biggest clashes. A great read for anyone in #SciComm. 📖👇

Seeing the final results of a project we’ve supported with #ScienceCommunication is always amazing, and iWAYS is no exception. It developed a solution for industries to cut energy costs while using less water.  Read on 👉🧵

“We have a responsibility as citizens to participate in discussions about scientific issues, just as we do about other aspects of society.” - Sarah R. Davies Read the full article 👇

Add some science to your seasonal décor! ❄️ Try @cvrinfo.bsky.social ’s papercraft #VirusSnowflakes! Free to download, with virus & vaccine background info plus school resources. cvr-engagement.co.uk/virus-snowfl... #SciComm #SciArt

Our colleague @larissascicomm.bsky.social  joined the iGEM Giant Jamboree by @igemhq.bsky.social sharing insights on storytelling in science, mental health in SciComm, and careers beyond the lab. She brought ESCI’s perspective on human-centred science communication to students from around the world.

What can publishers & science journalists do to protect trust in science & media in the age of AI? "Transparency is key," says Joyce Lorigan from Springer Nature. Read her full take on the topic in this interview 👇 #ScienceJournalism #ScienceCommunicaion

' #ScienceJournalism and social justice: journalism that builds understanding and resilience' is this year's theme of the WCSJ You can still register 👇

Congrats, @bartlmae.bsky.social! Our director is re-elected to the Greenovate!Europe Board. We value this leadership role, giving us key strategic insight into EU Green Deal priorities. We look forward to deepening collaboration, especially through our comms and dissemination expertise.

Big step at #COP30: governments just signed the first global declaration to defend information integrity and fight climate disinformation. Accurate climate facts, support for independent media, and action on greenwashing—without silencing free speech.🧪

🌍 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. 👇