The NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology uses art and story to make the nano world relatable
Researchers at the NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology have collaborated with Lifeology to bring nanoparticles to life through art!
Storytelling Tips for Science Storytellers
Telling stories takes practice - but here are some tips to help you improve your science storytelling today.
LIFE Ascent – An Interview with Illustrator Jeff Pea
Let's meet some of the Lifeology illustrators in this new interview series! Meet Jeff Pea a reproductive biologist and science illustrator currently doing his PhD at Cornell University.
In Science We Need Trust, a short essay
In this short essay, Aparna Shah explores the roots of public mistrust in science, or rather the lack of science's trustworthiness.
How Safe Are The COVID-19 Vaccines? A Lifeology course
How safe are the COVID-19 vaccines? Learn more with this latest Lifeology flashcard course.
11 Do’s for Getting a SciComm Job
Applying for science communication jobs? Here are 11 Do's for getting the job!
January SciComm Challenge Roundup – Creativity in Science
We asked you to write about a time when creativity, imagination, or subconscious thought was important to your scientific or artistic work. Now read the entries!
Meet Women in STEAM who inspire! February 2021 Edition
Meet three new amazing women in STEAM via illustrated biographies in our Lifeology Women in STEAM card decks.
March SciComm Challenge – Ask an Expert
When was the last time you asked an expert a question? When was the last time you didn’t know the answer to something and admitted it? Create a coloring sheet for kids that responds to the theme "Ask an Expert".
A Sci-Art Collaboration – March Mammal Madness!
You may have heard of March Mammal Madness, a social media event featuring virtual battles between mammals! But did you know it is a collaboration between scientists and artists?
Creativity In Science – My January SciComm Challenge Submission
Creativity is an essential ingredient in scientific discovery and innovation, from formulating hypotheses to designing experiments. So how can you foster a creative mindset in your scientific work? Read Jordan's submission for Lifeology's January SciComm challenge to find out more!
Use Alt Text For Your SciComm Images!
Use alt text on your SciComm images to foster accessibility and inclusion in Science!
All About Science Games
A round-up of science games, and a discussion about what makes them so engaging.
February SciComm Challenge – Create a Science Game!
The February SciComm Challenge is here - create your own science game! Collaboration with others is encouraged!
What Climate Future Will We Choose?
The Future We Choose is an urgent and articulate book, written by two very powerful and well-positioned people. In very smooth flowing prose, the book highlights the urgency of the climate situation and where we currently stand. Now we have to choose what we do next...
Meet Women in STEAM who inspire! January 2021 Edition
Meet two new amazing women in STEAM via illustrated biographies in our Lifeology Women in STEAM card deck.
Re-Discovering Creativity in Science – An Interview with Tom McLeish
In this blog post, I talk with Tom McLeish about creativity in science, why it is important, why we don't talk about it enough, and how it can inspire broader audiences to engage with science.
Visualizing brain science for young minds – A scientist-artist collaboration
Rajamani Selvam and Vinita Bharat recently collaborated to communicate the science of endocannabinoids in accessible language – and art - for kids!
A #SciCommMake project: Building an illustrated guide to Covid-19
In this blog post, Philippa takes us behind the scenes of a project to create an illustrated website, glossary and quiz to help people understand COVID-19, immunology and vaccination.
Your creative contract needs to address these 3 things
Every creative collaboration should have a contract. Here are 3 parts of the contract that I wish I’d known about sooner, and how to use them.