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“Science is a satisfactory curiosity.” Are you curious about the world around you and the latest scientific developments? Do you want to be able to make informed decisions about the choices you make and the policies you support? Science communication is the key you should look for. As a scientist…

Over the years, I’ve become a digital packrat. Everything is organized into neat and idyllic folders, with nice corresponding names for the 200 links embedded. What is a resource? Resources are anything that helps me complete my task at had, especially reference material. They can come in the form of a study-focused Spotify playlist…

Are you tired of being bombarded with questionable scientific claims on social media and the internet? It can be overwhelming to try to determine what is true and what is not, especially when the information being shared is complex and technical. But fear not! With a few simple steps, you…

Less than 5 minutes to explain a scientific consensus Asymmetric factors of our broken info sphere favor intuitive, emotional and exciting myths over dry, nuanced and complicated science. Fantasies, fears and lies about bioweapons, secret experiments and cover-up conspiracies travel five times around the world before truth has a chance…

if you can’t win on the evidence, discredit the experts “Innocence is the weakest defense. Innocence has a single voice that can only say over and over again, “I didn’t do it.” ― Leonard Peltier Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has not only revealed old weaknesses in public health, but also new…

by Joaquín Capablo Sesé The MCAA has initiated a series of webinars that run each second Friday of the month starting from December 2021. The aim is to provide educational webinars to the MCAA members and non-members as a way to thank them for the support received all these years…

I had to lose a tooth, but I gained three tips for better science communication. Last week, I was suffering from a horrible toothache. Honestly, it was some of the worst pain I’d ever experienced in my life. I could barely eat anything — I know, just before Thanksgiving! So…

Last Updated: April 2023 — It’s overwhelming, trying to finding what’s out there. I’ve been asked before where I look to and how I find places to apply. If there are companies I’ve missed, please comment. General Tips for Job Searching: Know your skillset. There’s a wide range of communications skills including writing, editing, and social media. …

Hi guys, I want to talk about this meme. It’s me! I mean, not really me, but I can totally relate to it. I grew up in the ’80s eating cereal and I loved to read the back panels of cereal boxes. …