New Lifeology Course! What Florence Nightingale taught us about airborne infection
The virus that causes COVID-19 can travel in the air via respiratory droplets - but we don't have to be scared. Airborne infection is nothing new - in fact, Florence Nightingale taught us a lot of lessons in the late 1800's that we can still apply today to protect ourselves!
How art can do more for science than just public engagement
In this blog post, Alanah Knibb gives advice and tips (through art!) on how to use art for public engagement, and so much more!
Illustrating in Procreate – Doryan Algarra, an Artist Interview
In this blog post, Doryan Algarra reveals his process for illustrating Lifeology courses with Procreate. Read about his creation of Lifeology's latest course, "What Florence Nightingale taught us about airborne infection"!
SciArt Collaboration Challenge – FAQ
Are you interested in Lifeology's SciArt Challenge for September? If the answer is yes, read more details of the challenge with this FAQ!
A SciArt Collaboration – Lifeology’s September SciComm Challenge
Enter Lifeology's SciComm Challenge in September for your chance to create collaborative SciArt, and win the prize of $800 in SciArt funding!!
Science Communication… with LEGO!
Two scientists are using a unique medium to communicate their science - LEGO!
Native Australian Animals in Space – A Science Art Collaboration
Hi, we are Keith and Nicole. We are the artists/graphic designers behind Pint of Science Australia and PintAUOnline. We are here to share our Science Art collaboration story!
Honoring Evelyn Carmon Nicol, Legendary Immunologist and Pioneering African American Inventor
Evelyn Carmon Nicol was a pioneering immunologist. Learn about her in an illustrated Lifeology card deck illustrated by children's book author Anna Doherty.
How to Talk to Kids About Science and Risk, an Expert Q&A
How can we inspire kids and engage them more deeply in science? 6 educators, children's book authors and science communicators answer questions about scicomm for kids!
Meet the Science Illustrator – Daisy Chung
Meet the Science Illustrator - Daisy Chung - who creates beautiful & engaging information graphics, data visualization, and scientific illustrations!
The Scientific Method in Science Communication
Incorporating elements of the Scientific Method into your Science Communication - and your life in general - can build a greater appreciation of science in your audience, and a deeper understanding of science yourself!
3 Minute Thesis: A PhD Elevator Pitch
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a fun science communication challenge... but it can be deceptively hard to distil a 3+ year long PhD into a 3 minute elevator pitch!
How to Practice Self-Care When Faced With Racial Stress and Trauma
When you are experiencing racial stress or trauma, it is essential to put self-care at the top of your agenda. Learn more in this post with psychotherapist Samantha Carbon, with illustrations by science artist Jordan Hunter.
How to Grow During Times of Stress and Trauma – A Lifeology Course
The Lifeology team partnered with Dr. Natalia Peart and illustrator Jordan Hunter to create an illustrated mini-course about how to strive for mental wellness in these troubling times.
Mutation, Mystery & Going Viral – featured poems from the Lifeology SciComm Challenge
Enjoy this compilation of science poems from our community on the theme of Mutation, Mystery & 'Going Viral'.
Why the Science-Art Amalgamation is Important
"With the magnetic pull of art in one hand and the enlightenment of science in the other, we must strive to bridge the gap between science and society!"
Follow Alice and Bob in their quantum adventures, in this illustrated science poem
Read Maria Violaris' delightful and thought-provoking poem about Alice and Bob, fictional characters commonly used as placeholder names in cryptology, science and engineering literature where they are participants in thought experiments - and pioneers of science storytelling.
Infographic: Confidence & Likelihood in Climate Change
In this post, climate change communicator Lydia Messling shares with us the creative process behind her infographic for the June SciComm Challenge!
One Little Tardigrade vs the Smelliest Compost – A Science Comic
Hi, I’m Laerie, an environmental microbiologist with a background in gut and soil microbiomes. I’m not an artist by trade, but a lifelong doodler and an amateur literature translator. I have always loved animated and kid-oriented science stories for the way that they can engage audiences of all levels in a compelling and educational manner. I fancy microbes and the huge range of abilities they possess, and in order
Keeping Covid Away! A Drawing Challenge for Kids and Adults, with Sticker Prizes!
Join Lifeology for a kid-friendly drawing and coloring challenge this August, and learn more about how to keep Covid away! Stay happy, healthy and creative.