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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...

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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!

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

The Science of Awe: Are Science Stories Awe-some? - SciCommBites Do awe-some stories elicit awe-some reactions?

🤩 Have you ever read a science story and felt the time moving slower or caught yourself thinking about something very vast? You might have been awe-struck! My latest bite at @scicommbites.bsky.social explores the science behind this feeling of awe.

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Looking for a sign? Study says interpretive signs at U.S. National Parks have low readability This paper presents the first known study that analyzed the language content of interpretive signs of U.S. national parks. It has identified, among other takeaways, an apparent need to increase the re...

One of my recent articles for @scicommbites.bsky.social was republished in @civicscimedia.bsky.social! Have you ever thought about the readability of informative signs in national parks? civicsciencemedia.org/looking-for-...

Down, Down, Down the Road: Making Mathematics Fun and Relatable with Math Trails - SciCommBites "Math trails" transform everyday life classrooms, helping students see that mathematics is not just numbers, but patterns, structures, and ideas woven into the world around them.

🧑‍🏫 Math is often very abstract and not relatable for students. Can we fix it? My latest post on @scicommbites.bsky.social
explores the concept of #math trails—guided explorations bringing math into the real world—and how they can boost #engagement with math.

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Can metaphor make environmental issues easier to understand? - SciCommBites A light bulb moment for evaluating metaphors in science communication.

In my latest post for @scicommbites.bsky.social, I look at a recent study that investigates whether metaphors can make environmental communications easier to understand. TLDR: it's less straightforward than you might think! scicommbites.org/can-metaphor...

Transgender in Astronomy: Interview with Dr. Megan Pickett For Pride Month, Astrobites is interviewing one transgender astronomer every week. This week we interviewed Dr. Megan Pickett, an Associate Professor of Physics at Lawerence University!

From Kaz Gary: For Pride Month, Astrobites is interviewing one transgender astronomer every week. This week we interviewed Dr. Megan Pickett, an Associate Professor of Physics at Lawrence University! 🔭✨☄️
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Breaking the spiral of silence: Midwest farmer perspectives reveal need to make climate conversations palatable - SciCommBites Many midwestern farmers in the US prefer to ignore conversations about climate, considering an extremely polarizing topic.

Though the vast majority of Americans believe in climate change, fear of perceived polarization creates a “spiral of silence” for Midwest farmers, causing them to avoid discussing the topic entirely. Read more in my latest for @scicommbites.bsky.social scicommbites.org/breaking-the...

Why do some farmers from the Midwest ignore the conversations on the climate change? @alexmusicwrites.bsky.social explores this through the "spiral of silence" in her latest post at @scicommbites.bsky.social which I had the pleasure to edit.

🍽️ Take a bite of the climate discourse among farmers 👇🏼

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New #SciCommBites post by Julianna Goenaga!⁠ The case for using comics in aiding jurors understand scientific forensic evidence. Read at scicommbites.org! 🧪 #scicomm

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Tell your story! Write an op-ed for a LOCAL HOMETOWN PAPER to be published June 16! #SciComm #McClintockLetters #withoutNSF

We can fight these attacks by sharing how we serve the public with fed dollars, & insights into fed funded research. tinyurl.com/McClintockLetters

Great article by @nikkliapets.bsky.social that I got the chance to edit! 🧪

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Check out the new #SciCommBites post by Mykyta ‘Nik’ Kliapets!⁠ Public trust crisis? Objection! Survey suggests global trust in scientists still strong. Read at scicommbites.org! 🧪 #scicomm

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Science on Trial: Perspectives on Scientists and Society Across 68 Countries - SciCommBites Public trust crisis? Objection! Survey suggests global trust in scientists strong.

My second post at @scicommbites.bsky.social explores how people across 68 countries view #scientists and their role in society 🌍

🍽️ Take a bite of the state of #publictrust in scientists globally 👇🏼

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#science #sciencecommunication #scienceandsociety

New #SciCommBites post by Julianna Goenaga!⁠ Including young people in discussions about mental health is important for open dialogue. Read at scicommbites.org! 🧪 #scicomm

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I've been making a series of videos called "What the FUNDING" that highlight all the incredible science that federal funding supports. If DOGE just fcked up your NSF grant and you wanna collaborate on a video, lmk? I'm @science_irl on insta & TT

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🐔🦠 Public not paying attention to bird flu risks

A new study shows Americans are largely disengaged from HPAI (bird flu) despite rising risks. Researchers urge better communication on vaccination and food safety.

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#SciComm #HPAI #BirdFlu 🧪