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Just quickly introducing ourselves as we haven’t done so yet. 🙂

We are a non-profit organisation of science communicators, science journalists, graphic designers and video producers, and we’re excited to build a community around #ScienceCommunication with you here on Bluesky!
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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
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🔬 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.
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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.
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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?

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AI-Generated Podcasts for Science Communication
Researchers found that artificial intelligence could help disseminate scientific studies in a clear, easy-to-understand format.
www.optica-opn.org
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#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.
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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
Imposing T-Rex fossil exhibit inside a historic museum in Los Angeles.
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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.

How citizen science can amplify community-led climate action
Here are three ways AI-powered citizen science can amplify community-led initiatives when it comes to climate monitoring and action across the world.
www.weforum.org
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The LEGUMINOSE project works with farmers across Europe to explore how intercropping (growing legumes & cereals together) can boost soil health, reduce fertiliser use & support sustainability. 👇 leguminose.eu
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Together with camera operator Stefano Petti, our colleagues Ute and Mathis filmed Umbrian farmer & beekeeper Virginia Ruspolini, a living lab participant in the LEGUMINOSE project.

That meant suiting up for safety 🐝, sitting on the ground, & recording an interview with the bees all around. 
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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
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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...
Residencies
ISTA is a hub where science sparks innovation, engagement, and real-world impact. Through two annual residencies, ISTA invites journalists and artists to experience frontier research firsthand and con...
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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
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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! 💪
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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.
These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle — and even share dinner
Infrared cameras in Costa Rica revealed that the world’s largest carnivorous bat maintains close social bonds through wing wraps and prey sharing.
www.sciencenews.org
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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.

Swimming just might be the best exercise out there. Here’s why.
Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started.
www.nationalgeographic.com
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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.

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Air Flow Design: The Quiet Champion of Climate Adaptation
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) holds the secrets to designing more resilient homes, cities and critical infrastructure.
earth.org