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Spotlighting the Science in Sci-Fi
Carlo Quintanilla talks about the real science behind science fiction at popular culture conventions.
Spotlighting the Science in Sci-Fi
Spotlighting the Science in Sci-Fi

Carlo Quintanilla talks about the real science behind science fiction at popular culture conventions.

Carlo Quintanilla talks about the real science behind science fiction at popular culture conventions.

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Tips for Making Slide Decks for Scientific Presentations
Nathan Ni, PhD | Nov 11, 2024 | 4 min read
Almost every scientific presentation uses a slide deck, but little time is spent learning how to make or improve them. 
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How Visual Cues Can Help Tell the Story
Nathan Ni, PhD | Sep 25, 2024 | 4 min read
Effective scientific figures incorporate artistic principles, using color, layout, and other visual elements to help clarify the message.
A scientist with gloved hands sitting at a table with a magnifying glass and lab glassware and writing in a notepad with a pen.
How the Bench Can Build SciComm Skills
Nathan Ni, PhD | Jul 17, 2024 | 4 min read
A scientist’s day-to-day routine in the laboratory provides many opportunities for developing their scientific communication skills.
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How to Write Science for a General Audience
Nathan Ni, PhD | Jul 8, 2024 | 4 min read
Writing for a non-scientific audience uses many of the same skills as writing for other scientists, but uses a bit more of an author’s personal flair.
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How to Present a Research Study’s Limitations
Nathan Ni, PhD | Jun 18, 2024 | 4 min read
All studies have imperfections, but how to present them without diminishing the value of the work can be tricky.
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How to Write a Good Results Section
Nathan Ni, PhD | May 27, 2024 | 5 min read
Effective results sections need to be much more than a list of data points given without context. 
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How to Write a Good Introduction Section
Nathan Ni, PhD | May 1, 2024 | 6 min read
A strong narrative is as integral a part of science writing as it is for any other form of communication.
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Building a Scientific Narrative
Nathan Ni, PhD | Apr 15, 2024 | 6 min read
A strong narrative is as integral a part of science writing as it is for any other form of communication.
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The Fundamentals of Academic Science Writing
Nathan Ni, PhD | Mar 25, 2024 | 5 min read
Writing is an essential skill for scientists, and learning how to write effectively starts with good fundamentals and lots of practice.
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Why Scientific Communication Matters for Manuscripts
Nathan Ni, PhD | Dec 12, 2023 | 4 min read
Scientists are beginning to recognize the importance of being able to effectively communicate their findings.
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Opinion: Include Public Outreach Plans in Grant Requirements
Matthew Woodruff and Alexander Woodruff | Apr 29, 2021 | 3 min read
Tying federal research funding to scientists’ efforts to inform and engage the public can help fix widespread indifference to science.
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Opinion: The Rise of Preprints Is No Cause for Alarm
Jonny Coates | Apr 14, 2021 | 4 min read
At a time of fast-paced science and rampant misinformation, can we trust the non–peer-reviewed literature?
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Opinion: Preprints in the Public Eye
Jigisha Patel | Mar 18, 2021 | 4 min read
ASAPbio has developed resources for preprint servers, institutions, scientists, and journalists to promote the responsible reporting of research in the media.
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Q&A: “Talk to a Scientist” Webinar Series for Kids
Harini Barath | Mar 5, 2021 | 4 min read
An interactive online forum keeps Indian kids busy with science while they are stuck indoors during the pandemic.
Bryan Sykes, Ancestral Genetics Expert, Dies at 73
Lisa Winter | Jan 12, 2021 | 3 min read
Sykes sequenced famous ancient remains, such as Ötzi and Cheddar Man, and was one of the first researchers to use mitochondrial DNA to trace genetic lineages.
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Opinion: Being Scientists Doesn’t Make Us Science Communicators
Sarah Anderson | Dec 17, 2020 | 3 min read
Effectively relating science to the public is a science in itself, and expertise on a topic doesn’t guarantee expertise in explaining it.
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