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the science basement

Communication by RESEARCHERs-in-Training

About us

We create low-threshold opportunities to encourage and support all researchers to communicate their work, by providing them with a safe space to learn SciComm skills through our different platforms and projects. 

We are based in Helsinki and are a registered non-profit organisation in Finland.

TSB Podcast

Welcome to the Science Basement Podcast! We have a new episode every two weeks, where we interview different sci-guests.

Blogging science

Blogging science is a project that aims to provide a platform for young scientists to develop their science communication skills through writing.

An Afternoon in TSB

Have you ever wanted to meet a researcher and ask them about their work? Join us in the Afternoon in the Science Basement talk series.

Latest content

A graduate student looking at question marks

Most of us entered our PhDs full of aspirations and an academic career in mind. But along the way, our plans seem to have changed.

Science is one of the most misunderstood human endeavors. In this article, Maha explores the myths surrounding research to reveal what it truly looks like: messy, uncertain, collaborative, and quietly powerful. Through her personal experience and real-world examples, she shows us why the greatest strength isn’t having all the answers—but never stopping the search for better questions.

The best beginnings don’t lecture; they captivate. If you’re unsure how to do that, you’re not alone. Here, we adapt creative writing tools to science communication, showing you how to mix clarity with intrigue and build openings that make readers want to follow you anywhere.