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Climate Memo 4 – Framing: To Motivate Action, Speak to Audience Emotions - SciCommBites Emotional engagement—balancing hope and urgency, grounded in personal stories and clear action steps—is the key to transforming climate awareness into meaningful action.

Does hearing about climate change make you angry? Hopeful? Inspired? Loujain Kiki’s new Climate Memo explores the importance of getting audiences emotionally engaged when crafting strategies for climate action, which can include both negative and positive framing. scicommbites.org/memo-4-on-fr...

Announcing the 2026 SciCommBites Cohort - SciCommBites Say hello to the 2026 Author Cohort and new SciCommBites admin team members!

We’re thrilled to officially introduce the 2026 SciCommBites Author Cohort! This talented group of writers is ready to bring you another year of accessible, engaging bites of science communication research. scicommbites.org/announcing-t...

SciCommBites Wrapped: A 2025 Digest of Science and Society Research - SciCommBites Nik highlights key patterns and emerging themes at SciCommBites from the 40 posts we published in 2025.

In 2025, @scicommbites.bsky.social published 40 posts about 12 scicomm topics across 11 science fields! TL;DR:
🌡️ Climate is the hottest (topic 🙂)
💊 Interest in medical outreach declined post-covid
🌠 First bites about math and space
📚 Storytelling and narratives got x4 more popular
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Our 2025 here at SciCommBites was an amazing year of new #scicomm posts, so @nikkliapets.bsky.social took the time to look at the data! Read our 2025 wrapped here, and stay on the lookout for more in 2026 ⭐️ scicommbites.org/scicommbites...

Talking to the Moon: Is The New York Times’ Creative Coverage of the 1969 Apollo 11 Moonwalk Relevant for Space Race 2.0? - SciCommBites In the return of Beyond the Research, Nik Kliapets revisits NYT's media coverage of the Apollo 11 moonwalk and considerations for scicomm today.

Did you know that when @nytimes.com covered the moon landing in 1969, they chose to report on the story using poetry and cultural criticism? Read @nikkliapets.bsky.social's latest Beyond to dive into the topic of science communication beyond mere factual reporting. scicommbites.org/talking-to-t...

Talking to the Moon: Is The New York Times’ Creative Coverage of the 1969 Apollo 11 Moonwalk Relevant for Space Race 2.0? - SciCommBites In the return of Beyond the Research, Nik Kliapets revisits NYT's media coverage of the Apollo 11 moonwalk and considerations for scicomm today.

📰 Have you heard of science news being reported through poetry, satire & art? The NYT did it in 1969 to cover the Apollo 11 moonwalk. As we prepare to return to the Moon, at @scicommbites.bsky.social we analyzed the relevance of this science news innovation for the Space Race 2.0 👇
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The rabbit hole and the way out: escaping YouTube’s conspiracy theory echo chamber - SciCommBites How forward facing social media, such as YouTube, can be a gateway for anti-scientific misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Some science issues are prone to conspiracy theories, and YouTube’s algorithm can suck people in. Diego Ramírez Martín del Campo’s latest bite recounts a new publication that details how. scicommbites.org/the-rabbit-h...

Home Mission The Science Communication Trainers Network (SCTN) connects science communication trainers with community and resources to thrive in our profession and strengthen the bonds between science and ...

The Science Communication Trainers Network has recently launched their new website! Click below to check it out. www.sctn.online

Science with a spotlight: communicating climate mobility through science slams - SciCommBites Science on the stage can influence audience perceptions of climate mobility.

Ever heard of a Science Slam? Elena Reiriz Martínez dives into the topic in her latest bite, discussing a new article about how they can help the public understand climate mobility. scicommbites.org/science-with...

It was really important for me when I joined SCB a few years ago to engage Spanish-speaking audiences in some way, shape, or form. I’m really happy to have worked with Diego on this translation. :)

Cómo el inglés convierte a la ciencia en una conversación privilegiada El inglés se ha vuelto la llave de acceso a la ciencia global, pero también su primer filtro: encarece la participación y excluye a quienes no lo dominan. Este ensayo examina estas desigualdades y mue...

We are delighted that our 2025 author Diego Ramírez Martín del Campo has translated to Spanish his bite on the dominance of English in SciComm, which has been published in Nexos!
ciencia.nexos.com.mx/como-el-ingl...

Thanks to @scicommbites.bsky.social for covering my work on how the public understands the *many* different sources of uncertainty in science! Check out the piece by @alexmusicwrites.bsky.social below.

The original article can be found here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... #scicomm

Uncertain times, uncertain science: How the public views scientific uncertainty - SciCommBites Scientists break down uncertainty in subthemes to better understand and study public understanding of scientific uncertainty.

Science is uncertain. But the word "uncertain " means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Read @alexmusicwrites.bsky.social's new bite to see how a new paper breaks down the public's understanding of scientific uncertainty.

10 days left to apply to our 2026 cohort! If you want writing and editing experience and the chance to dive deeper into science communication research, this opportunity is for you! ⭐️

Employing Educational Videos to Promote Exercise and Healthy Aging in Older Adults - SciCommBites A set of simple videos helped older adults feel empowered—not judged—to take charge of their health.

Can videos make it easier to promote science-backed behavior change? Mariella A. Mestres-Villanueva’s new bite says yes. scicommbites.org/employing-ed...

10 days left to apply to our 2026 cohort! If you want writing and editing experience and the chance to dive deeper into science communication research, this opportunity is for you! ⭐️

“Trust me, I’m a doctor”: What makes people trust scientists - SciCommBites Altruism could influence public trust in scientists more than credentials.

What makes people trust scientists, anyways? Julianna Goenaga’s new bite reveals that, for many, altruism may be more important than expertise. scicommbites.org/trust-me-im-...

Community Engagement is Vital When Combating Scientific Misinformation - SciCommBites In the battle against misinformation, local leaders are a cornerstone to reaching historically marginalized communities.

Science misinformation is a major problem, but Clark Hickman’s latest bite offers a community-informed solution. scicommbites.org/community-en...

The frame game: how to communicate research in a responsible manner - SciCommBites Framing research in socially responsible ways to minimize misunderstandings.

Framing your science communication is essential— but how do you do so responsibly? Diego Ramírez Martín del Campo’s latest bite offers some insight. scicommbites.org/the-frame-ga...

Community Engagement is Vital When Combating Scientific Misinformation - SciCommBites In the battle against misinformation, local leaders are a cornerstone to reaching historically marginalized communities.

Community Engagement is Vital When Combating Scientific Misinformation ... a TL;DR version via @scicommbites.bsky.social

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Applications open for 2026 SciCommBites authors! - SciCommBites Apply by November 30 for the chance to be part of the SciCommBites 2026 Author Cohort!

Happy November! 🍂 Reminder that applications for our 2026 cohort are due at the end of this month. Tag someone who should apply! scicommbites.org/applications...

Applications open for 2026 SciCommBites authors! - SciCommBites Apply by November 30 for the chance to be part of the SciCommBites 2026 Author Cohort!

Happy November! 🍂 Reminder that applications for our 2026 cohort are due at the end of this month. Tag someone who should apply! scicommbites.org/applications...

Climate Memo 3 – Framing: To Engage Your Audience, Speak Their “Moral Language” - SciCommBites Use messages that align with universal moral principles to bridge divides on climate change perceptions.

The latest in our Climate Memo series addresses how communicators can connect with audiences by using messages that align with universal morals. scicommbites.org/climate-memo...

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The Role Gestures Play in Pre-School Children’s Understanding and Communication of Science - SciCommBites Physically "doing" science can help the youngest learners understand and communicate about science.

Ever wonder how children first begin to understand science? In Mariella A. Mestres-Villanueva’s latest bite, we learn that for young learners, physically “doing” science plays a big role. scicommbites.org/the-role-ges...

Dive headfirst into the latest research on how to communicate science effectively by writing for SciCommBites. Authors gain experience writing and peer-editing, while also contributing to a growing resource that reaches thousands. :) Win-win. See application details in the link below!

Writing for @scicommbites.bsky.social has been an amazing way to develop my science communication practice, and I strongly encourage other early career writers to apply!

Applications open for 2026 SciCommBites authors! - SciCommBites Apply by November 30 for the chance to be part of the SciCommBites 2026 Author Cohort!

Exciting news! SciCommBites is officially accepting applications for authors for our 2026 cohort. Learn more below and apply by November 30! scicommbites.org/applications...