What if volcanic ash could help the environment? 🌋🌱 New research suggests ash from Mount Etna can boost soil health and support plant growth, turning a volcanic byproduct into something useful. A great example of science finding solutions in unexpected places: https://bit.ly/RCSVolcanoAsh

We’ll be at Successful R & I in Europe 2026 tomorrow and Thursday. If you’re attending and looking for a communication and dissemination partner for your Horizon Europe project, whether you have a project idea, a proposal in preparation or a consortium taking shape, let’s connect!

Join our online media speed-dating session to connect journalists with soil and wetlands researchers from the projects NBS4DROUGHT, @wethorizons.eu, iCOSHELLS, URSOILL. 🌍 Restoring Europe’s soils and wetlands 🗓️ 11 March 2026 🕒 15:00–16:00 CET 📝 Register now: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

On #WomenInSTEMDay, we celebrate women herders 🌿 Their ecological knowledge sustains species-rich grasslands and biodiversity, even if it’s rarely recognised as STEM. At BIOTraCes, we work with women herders as equal knowledge holders. #WomenInScience #Biodiversity #IDWGS2026

We’ll be at Successful R&I in Europe 2026 on 19–20 Feb 👋 If you’re attending and looking for an experienced communication & dissemination partner for Horizon Europe, let’s talk. ESCI has supported 50+ EU-funded projects since 2017. #HorizonEurope #EUProjects #ScienceCommunication

Think society is in moral decline? The data says otherwise. Studies show that people across the world still value honesty, loyalty and helpfulness, and often act on those values. A hopeful look at who we really are 👇 @uk.theconversation.com theconversation.com/think-societ...

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AI is designing cancer-fighting proteins 🧬 Scientists built a “GPS” for cancer-fighting immune cells using generative AI. It’s early days, but it could unlock faster, more targeted cancer therapies. @sciencenews.bsky.social www.sciencenews.org/article/gene...

Looking for partners for your next Horizon Europe project? ESCI will take part in Successful R&I in Europe 2026 (19–20 Feb). With experience from 50+ EU-funded projects, we support consortia with communication. Register by 6 Feb 👉https://horizont.zenit.de/events/successful-r-i-in-europe-2026/

Complex life began with one cell living inside another. Now, for the first time, scientists have recreated this moment in the lab, coaxing one microbe to make a home inside another. @quantamagazine.bsky.social www.quantamagazine.org/scientists-r...

Axolotls, butt-breathing, and a 3D-printed elephant in a living cell 🐘 Science brings progress, but also joy and giggles. Here’s a roundup of discoveries from 2025 that made us smile. @sciencenews.bsky.social www.sciencenews.org/article/scie...

AI is increasingly shaping how research is produced and science communication has to adapt. At #WissKon25 in Karlsruhe, Kristine Jung and Jürgen Kleinig exchanged with the SciComm community and explored current trends, with a strong focus on AI and its impact on research and academic writing.

What if your dad’s workouts changed your metabolism? 🧬 New research suggests that diet, exercise and mental stress can leave molecular traces in sperm, shaping how the next generation develops. @quantamagazine.bsky.social www.quantamagazine.org/how-dads-fit...

Goodbye coal, hello renewables ⚡ Science has named the global surge in renewable energy its 2025 Breakthrough of the Year. Renewables have overtaken coal, with solar and wind meeting rising power demand. @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...

Our take on: What is science communication 🧪 🗣️ There are so many ways to communicate science, which is what makes this field so creative and exciting. What activities or elements are part of science communication for you? #ScienceCommunication #SciComm

Science communication isn’t just facts — inclusive, identity-centered approaches are reshaping how researchers connect with communities and build trust. Read how diverse voices enrich outreach👇 phys.org/news/2026-01...

Faster doesn’t always mean better. At this year’s Forum Wissenschaftskommunikation by @w-i-d.de, AI was the thread running through every session, prompting the community to reflect on quality, creativity, and trust in #ScienceCommunication.  Here are our 5 key take-aways🧵👇

In need of open tools and databases to better understand climate change, demography, health, digital transformation and other issues? The Joint Research Centre provides a wide range of them! 👇

🌍 How fast do countries use up Earth’s resources? New Country Overshoot Days show the date when the planet’s yearly budget would be exhausted if everyone lived like people in that country. A stark snapshot of global inequality in resource use. overshoot.footprintnetwork.org/newsroom/cou...

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👇