I am currently a MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement student at the University of Edinburgh and have a background in Food and Nutrition. I love learning about anything science-related and am trying to get more into digital drawings and graphics. In my free time I dance, draw with watercolours and want to be around nature.
Why do some articles feel effortless to read while others lose us halfway through? The answer is often pacing. This article explores how science communicators can use structure, tension, sentence rhythm, and paragraphing to guide readers through complex ideas without overwhelming them. Learn practical techniques to keep your audience engaged from the first sentence to the last.
The career path after a PhD can look very different from person to person. This personal story gives you some insights into careers in the industry and in academia, and switching between these sectors.
For over a century, obesity research has evolved from a simple story of personal weakness in resisting pleasurable foods to a complex, multifaceted disease. Yet this shift has not reached many of our families, friends, or policymakers, who still believe it remains a simple act within individual control. This summary outlines the research that transformed our understanding and changed my own perspective.
Proteins had always opened and closed gates, carried signals, bent the barriers of energy. Their work powered every breath, every step, every thought of the giants they inhabited. Yet for millennia, no giant had laid eyes on them. Would they ever get the recognition they sought?
Machines are here to flatten creativity, replace workers, and smuggle bias into every corner of life – this is the mood that swept in with the rise of generative AI. But is AI biased by nature, or could it even help us fight prejudice?
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.
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.
Thinking of pursuing a PhD? Want to know what it’s really like? In this piece, Vinaya busts the obvious myths about a PhD and summarises the experiences of PhD students.