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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · 4d

How do brain researchers study #drugaddiction? 🔍
Mohit Nikalje explores neuroscientist @christian-luscher.bsky.social's groundbreaking work, revealing how markets, supply chains, and brain circuits intertwine in shaping the story of addiction.

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Is Addiction Market-Driven? Neurobiologist Christian Lüscher throws light on the price of pleasure — The Experimentalist

Mohit Nikalje  Tariffs and trade wars are looming threats to the global economy today, but historically, such forces have also challenged our understanding of drug addiction, showing that it is ...

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · 18d

As the U.S. gov moves towards selectively revoking research grants and cutting federal research jobs, the scientific community is left asking:

What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?

Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social

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How Fancy Comma continues to be the torchbearer for voicing Science Policy Change — The Experimentalist

Eisha Mhatre In the whirlwind of early 2020, just before the world shifted dramatically, Sheeva Azma launched Fancy Comma, LLC , a science communication consultancy with humble aspirations. ...

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · 20d

Before you start a podcast or plan that exciting event, you may want to ask yourself, "Why?"

This wonderful resource from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is open-access!

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Science Communication for Scientists | Linking Strategy with Creativit

Grounded in strategic thinking and social science research, this textbook empowers students to confidently navigate skillful and effective science

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Sep 15

We are back with episode 3 of Art x Science Conversations, this time diving into the world of #corals and studying them in the backdrop of the #desert.

Featuring Dr. Liza Roger from @asu-sms.bsky.social & Dr. Raquel Peixoto from KAUST

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Aug 29

#luxembourg #guthealth #gutmicrobes

The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Aug 29

How does a mother’s diet influence an infant’s gut health, immunity, and development during lactation?

Check out our latest article featuring Dr. Mahesh Desai from the Luxembourg Institute of Health, written by Mohit Nikalje for The Experimentalist www.theexperimentalist.org/microbes/whe...

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Jun 9

Does science communication need a research-based approach? ‪Santiago Gisler, founder of @ivoryembassy.bsky.social tells you why in our latest article:
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Are we ready for evidence-based science communication? — The Experimentalist

Santiago Gisler Science communication has never been more visible—or debated—in our society. TikTok videos teach us about black holes, and blog posts discuss vaccines and climate change. We’re all tr...

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Jun 5

This World Environment Day, take a moment to tune into our latest Art X Science Conversations podcast, created in collaboration with Emerging Creatives of Science, now streaming on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1wOzpZW...

Art X Science Conversations

Podcast · Emerging Creatives of Science · A collaborative community of creative science communicators comes together to talk about topics across both science and art and where creative problem solving...

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · May 13

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Hope Beneath the Waves: Dr. Emma Camp’s Battle for Coral Reefs — The Experimentalist

Mohit Nikalje The rate at which corals are plummeting is drawing exasperation not only from the scientific fraternity but also from the local communities.  Often dubbed the ‘ rainforest of the...

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · May 13

@emmafcamp.bsky.social is working at the frontlines of #coral reef conservation, studying how resilient 'super corals' may help ecosystems survive in a changing climate.
Her community-driven restoration, the Coral Nurture program, is the first of its kind in science tourism, writes Mohit Nikalje

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · May 1

We need to up our game to sensitize people about the climate crisis. We science communicators are using personal stories to help people realise the transient effects of changing climate: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/craft...

Crafting Local Climate Change Stories to Spark Global Action — The Experimentalist

Anurag Srivastava

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · May 1

5 personal climate stories from around the world remind us to reimagine how we talk about climate.
Written by Anurag Srivastava: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/craft...

#artXsci #podcast #storytelling #climateaction #climateadvocacy

Crafting Local Climate Change Stories to Spark Global Action — The Experimentalist

Anurag Srivastava

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Apr 14

"We owe women centuries of research"— Dr. Lisa Mosconi

Reflecting on similar thoughts, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai sheds light on how women and other marginalized communities are frequently underrepresented in research studies
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#alzheimers #BrainHealth

Looking at Alzheimer’s beyond genetics— with insights from Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai — The Experimentalist

In recent years, Blue Zones —regions known for their high numbers of centenarians—have captured the public’s imagination, sparking interest in the science of healthy aging. While scientists have long...

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · Mar 30

I feel like I say this a lot, but what's amazing is that the animal has no idea that it's so perfectly camouflaged. The undirected process of evolution works as a pretty amazing optimization algorithm.

Not great news for the geckos that don't make the 'cut', but hey, birds gotta eat.

Tom Astle @tjalamont.bsky.social · Mar 28

Mossy leaf-tailed gecko, Uroplatus sikorae, Madagascar. These lizards have some of the most amazing camouflage in nature. I especially love the fractal fringing on the bottom jaw, feet, and body, which helps break up the lizard's outline. 🦎🌿 #herps

$A photo, vertical orientation, of the front half of a mossy leaf-tailed gecko, head down on a mottled tree branch and among several other branches. The gecko's coloration - patches of white, moss-green, and brown - perfectly mimic the tree branches, and fractal-like fringing on its lower jaw and sides of its body break up its outline to further enhance the camouflage.$

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Mar 29

Women in STEM should tell more stories. Today, there are numerous platforms ⤵️ to engage and make our voices heard, provide us with tools to share our voices, and shape the changes that include us.

#creativesolutions #WomenInSTEM #artXscience

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Mar 19

Here's part two of my series with @brettfavaro.bsky.social on tips for speaking to journalists as a scientist, this week focusing on things every scientist should know about how interviews work (and do not work). Please read and share!

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Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 2, mechanics of the interview

By David Shiffman and Brett Favaro. Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness o…

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Mar 18

Following our article: www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/cre... we invite you to brainstorm on each of the solutions we listed to highlight biases that still exist in our academic circles.

First up, what #games would you recommend at science retreats to spark discussions on gender equity?

The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Mar 17

How important are analogies to our science stories?
Diatoms- think solar panels
Autoimmunity- similar to biting your tongue

They simplify complex ideas, create relatable connections, and make stories more memorable.

#scicomm #sciencestories #analogy

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Mar 6

Inspired by our Art X Science Conversations webinar with Emerging Creatives of Science, Melissa Pappas, Anurag Srivastava and Eisha Mhatre set out to outline these creative resources.

Give it a read and discuss implementing these ideas with us.

The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Mar 6

Because innovative solutions already exist and can seamlessly integrate into departmental meetings, conferences, and mentoring programs—not just to highlight and address the challenges but to actively engage everyone in being part of the solution.
#designthinking #artXscience

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Mar 6

Today, more than ever, as grants and funding supporting inclusivity come under threat, it is crucial to redirect the discussion on gender equity in STEM. 💡
Why does this conversation need a fresh perspective?
#scicomm #equityinSTEM
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Art x Science Conversations I: Creatively Solving Gender Inequity in STEM — The Experimentalist

Eisha Mhatre, Melissa Pappas & Anurag Srivastava Real-world problems are interdisciplinary. Take some of the biggest problems we face today — climate change, resource scarcity and disease outbrea...

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Feb 21

We live in an uncertain, volatile climate today where limited words and big threads are not enough to put our opinions constructively. We invite researchers and readers to submit opinion pieces on the current academic climate. Your voice will definitely find a home @theexperimentalist.bsky.social

The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Feb 21

The first article of the year is out. Also the firsts of our Opinion pieces.
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#artificialintelligence

Why are we so afraid of Artificial Intelligence? — The Experimentalist

Wherever you go these days— whether in casual coffee conversations or scrolling through your timeline— fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be creeping into every discussion. Let's explore wh...

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · Nov 14

What if the solutions for climate change we are desperately searching for already exist, embedded in the traditions, stories, and sustainable practices of Indigenous communities?
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Three films that redefine our perceptions on changing climate: notes from the 6th Global Science Film Festival, Zurich — The Experimentalist

When we discuss climate change, we often forget that people have been navigating environmental upheavals for centuries. Indigenous communities around the world have survived droughts, floods, earthqua...

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The Experimentalist @theexperimentalist.bsky.social · May 22

hello hello!

Missed us?
We are back with a series of science communication workshops. Check them out:https://www.theexperimentalist.org/services