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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

Hands cradling a pill.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health threat, but 2024 saw vital progress in fighting superbugs. This article explores the most recent breakthroughs in this field, including new antibiotics, advances in alternative solutions such as vaccines and phage therapy, and research aimed at preserving our ability to treat infections.

The last decade has been called the decade of the reproducibility crisis—but this isn’t just a temporary flare-up. It’s a chronic, structural …

In April, the Youth Science Club got an exclusive guided tour of the Viral Zoonosis Research Unit at the Faculty of Veterinary …