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 👇 

Speaking publicly about your science can be difficult🫣 💙Good thing, then, that the French state research centre (CNRS) has a communication guide on public speaking for scientists. 👀Check out the toolbox! Take your public speaking skills to the next level! #ScienceCom www.cnrs.fr/en/update/gu...

Research or #ScienceCommunication?  You’re not alone with this question! An internship can give insights & can help you decide. 🧭 Maybe you discover it is not the right fit. Maybe you find your calling, like our former intern Dalia Puig.  💡Hear about her experience doing a SciComm internship

🤔 Is eating an orange in the shower really the key to reducing anxiety? Is ESCI secretly baking the world’s largest cake? ❗️Mis and disinformation is a growing issue in today's world. Put your knowledge to the test: Do you know what's real? swlondoner.shorthandstories.com/what-is-happ...

Ditching animation for everyday objects. 🧪 We built a mini studio & visualised some processes behind algae-to-fuel @safproject.bsky.social with oil bottles (no boring charts!) & biogas bubbles (shout out to Fabian's lung power!). Check out the Behind-the-scenes pics! #SciComm

Running a marathon pushes your brain to its limits. 🧠🏃 New research shows the brain may burn its own myelin—fatty insulation around nerves—for fuel during extreme endurance. The effect is temporary and reversible. 🔗 nationalgeographic.com/…/marathon-running-brain-myelin

What we eat doesn’t just fuel our bodies — it can shape how we feel. 🥦🧠 Discover how the gut and brain are connected, and how certain foods may help lift your mood and support mental well-being. foodunfolded.com/article/good-mood-food-the-link-between-what-you-eat-and-how-you-feel

🎬 Making science understandable and engaging on video isn’t always easy. What makes the job exciting and where do the challenges lie? Hear it from our video producer @esci-corinna01.bsky.social . She has been turning complex topics into compelling videos since 17 years.  #ScienceCommunication

A summer evening wouldn’t be the same without cicadas singing — and they’ve been at it for 47 million years. 🦗 Scientists have found the oldest known singing cicada fossil, and their chorus started long before humans. sciencenews.org/article/cicada-concert-47-million-years-ago

"Explain how science works, not just what it says", is 1 of 12 tips for building trust in health reporting, shared by experts The advice is generally useful for #ScienceJournalism Read all 12 tips:

Have you seen our latest ESCI's insights on skills that career starters in #ScienceCommunication should have? Check it out 👇

Excited to welcome Lena Blum as our new #SciComm intern!  With a background in marine environmental sciences & research, Lena already has experience in interdisciplinary collaboration & translating complex science into accessible insights.  We asked her a few questions to get to know her better 🧵

🧪🎙️ How did COVID affect scientific communication? The COVID-19 pandemic changed scientists’ willingness to engage with the public. Some withdrew after facing hostility – others doubled down. Fear and duty now shape who still speaks out. 🔗 doi.org/10.1057/s415... #SciComm #COVID19

How to spot suspicious scientific papers that use image duplication or AI generated text, are produced by paper mills or published on hijacked journals? This toolkit brings together 27 free resources ⬇️💡

We’re organising again the German-language science slam “Hirn vom Hahn” with our partners in Oldenburg. Forschung 🧪 Fakten 🔣 Feierabend 🍺 In 99 Tagen ist es soweit. Markiert euch den 18.09 schon mal im Kalender. Mehr Infos auf: hirnvomhahn.de

#ScienceCommunication is more important than ever, but what does it take to do it well? We asked our Managing Director @bartlmae.bsky.social#ScienceCommunicationto share the two key skills every aspiring science communicator should know. ✨ Curious? 🎥 Watch the video to find out.

#ScienceJournalism on Earth, planetary or space research is your thing? Then you can apply for the EGU Science Journalism Fellowship until 17th June 👇

ESCI teammates once again laced up their running shoes for the Everstener Brunnenlauf in Oldenburg! 🏃‍♀️ Some of us ran, others cheered along the route… and we all enjoyed the chance to spend time together outside the usual office routine.

Do you know the science quiz by Scientific American? A weekly quiz to test your science knowledge. 🧠🧪 The latest edition focuses on statistics, physics and more. Check it out 👇

How is it to work in #ScienceCommunication? Hear from our science communicator Veronika about the fun and the challenging parts 👀👇

Thinking about who you are talking to is key for communicating science comprehensively. So, choosing the right language matters. This can sometimes spark debates with scientists. 👩‍🔬💬 Hear from our science communicator Veronika what it’s really like to work in #ScienceCommunication.

Berlin's 🚰 depends on groundwater: overuse & climate change could have major impacts. Researchers are developing climate trend predictions & analysing measures to ensure water supply. Working in #ScienceJournalism? Use our B-roll & interviews for free ➡️ www.science-stories.com/story/berlin...

Why embed a research vessel in Arctic ice? To study the climate where it is changing most rapidly. #MOSAiC was the largest Arctic expedition to date. Led by @awi.de, with contributions from @dlr-en.bsky.social, @geomarkiel.bsky.social and @gfz.bsky.social. Learn more: t1p.de/4fwt0 #Helmholtz30