Science Communication

Carlo Quintanilla talks about the real science behind science fiction at popular culture conventions.

Almost every scientific presentation uses a slide deck, but little time is spent learning how to make or improve them. 

Ivan Alcantara shared his advice about crafting a good elevator pitch and its usefulness in science.

Posters need to incorporate scientific communication and graphic design principles to reach their full potential.

Scientific writing is often overlooked, but it is a skill as important as bench work. 

A scientist’s quest for microbes that produce purple pigments led her to the vibrant world of natural dyes, where biology and traditional artistry intertwine.

Effective scientific figures incorporate artistic principles, using color, layout, and other visual elements to help clarify the message.

Driven by her desire to concoct creative stories, Laura Tran merged her scientific knowledge with the art of storytelling.

Small details—including alignment, layout arrangement, legibility, and visual consistency—are important when designing and creating scientific figures. 

Finding a narrative that resonates with the audience and serving it in their preferred format helps make science engaging, relatable, and fun.

Researchers Itai Yanai and Martin Lercher host a unique podcast where they explore the creative process of generating ideas for scientific research.

Planning and designing figures—organizing, arranging, and visualizing data—is an important skill for scientists.

Oded Rechavi shares research and relatable science memes at the touch of his fingertips.

A scientist’s day-to-day routine in the laboratory provides many opportunities for developing their scientific communication skills.

Writing for a non-scientific audience uses many of the same skills as writing for other scientists, but uses a bit more of an author’s personal flair.

All studies have imperfections, but how to present them without diminishing the value of the work can be tricky.

Effective results sections need to be much more than a list of data points given without context. 

The Scientist is excited to announce the finalists of our inaugural science writing contest and to give readers a chance to vote for their favorite story.

A key protein that detects changes in plasma membrane curvature guides immune-like cells through environmental obstacles.