The latest science communication research, in bite-sized pieces! SciCommBites is a project in partnership with the SciComm Trainers Network (SCTN). Follow more bites sites: 💬 https://scicommbites.org/ 💬https://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mkapuml7ps27In our latest bite, Elien Van Clemen looks back at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to a time of rampant mRNA misinformation. As officials corrected concerns, did they unintentionally undermine some people's trust? Click below to learn what researchers found. https://scicommbites.org/myth-busting-misfire-collateral-damage-in-mrna-vaccine-corrections/24 Apr 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkapuml7ps27https://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mjozbffwfs2hHow can we apply science communication theory to emerging science, like marine energy research? Brita Kilburg-Basnyat's first Bite details how one initiative constructed a #SciComm framework to answer the question. https://scicommbites.org/connecting-oceans-to-audiences-how-to-communicate-marine-energy-well/ https://scicommbites.org/connecting-o..17 Apr 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjozbffwfs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mj5phdielk2hThe COVID-19 pandemic sparked the question of whether students could learn from virtual labs in place of in-person experience. In Katelyn Miyasaki's first Bite, a study found virtual labs boost motivation and interest in biology—but might not replace the real thing. https://scicommbites.org/virtual-labs-support-cell-biology-laboratory-learning/10 Apr 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5phdielk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mimbbhmpdk2bAI is everywhere, and it's increasingly cementing a presence in science. But could AI as an interface between scientists and the public make people trust science more? In her first Bite, Anika Zaman looks into a recent study that tries to answer that question. https://scicommbites.org/can-ai-make-science-more-trustworthy/03 Apr 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimbbhmpdk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mih6bjvkp22qA problem like climate change can seem overwhelming, which makes it only more important to combat that doom with a sense of hope in our messaging. Learn more in our latest Climate Memo by Katie Russell. https://scicommbites.org/climate-memo-5-tangibility-build-hope-through-self-efficacy/01 Apr 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih6bjvkp22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mhgg7icegk2aIn Zoё Chernova’s first article for #SciCommBites, we explore a study that documents how humor is used in scientific articles. “Perhaps humour should be taken more seriously – for it can be one of the greatest bridges from science to people outside academia.” https://scicommbites.org/chuckle-giggle-snicker-grin-let-us-delve-the-humour-in/19 Mar 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgg7icegk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mgxj3a6yfs2dDid you ever participate in a science fair? Ceren Tunçer's new bite (the first of our 2026 cohort!) takes a look at a study from researchers Soumaiya Imarraine and Nicole Ortiz about how science fairs can make careers in science more accessible to diverse audiences. https://scicommbites.org/getting-hands-on-with-brain-research-in-a-suburban-town-assessment-of-a-science-fair-through-structural-barriers/13 Mar 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxj3a6yfs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mgprolqrkk2qDoes hearing about climate change make you angry? Hopeful? Inspired? Loujain Kiki’s new Climate Memo explores the importance of getting audiences emotionally engaged when crafting strategies for climate action, which can include both negative and positive framing. https://scicommbites.org/memo-4-on-framing-to-motivate-action-speak-to-audience-emotions/10 Mar 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgprolqrkk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mf2zpw2vis2sWe’re thrilled to officially introduce the 2026 SciCommBites Author Cohort! This talented group of writers is ready to bring you another year of accessible, engaging bites of science communication research. https://scicommbites.org/announcing-the-2026-scicommbites-cohort/17 Feb 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2zpw2vis2shttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3md222nk55k2jOur 2025 here at SciCommBites was an amazing year of new #scicomm posts, so @nikkliapets.bsky.social took the time to look at the data! Read our 2025 wrapped here, and stay on the lookout for more in 2026 ⭐️ https://scicommbites.org/scicommbites-wrapped-a-2025-digest-of-science-and-society-research/22 Jan 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3md222nk55k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mcidij2za22sDid you know that when @nytimes.com covered the moon landing in 1969, they chose to report on the story using poetry and cultural criticism? Read @nikkliapets.bsky.social's latest Beyond to dive into the topic of science communication beyond mere factual reporting. https://scicommbites.org/talking-to-the-moon-is-the-new-york-times-creative-coverage-of-the-1969-apollo-11-moonwalk-relevant-for-space-race-2-0/15 Jan 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcidij2za22shttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mae3x7zlnc2mSome science issues are prone to conspiracy theories, and YouTube’s algorithm can suck people in. Diego Ramírez Martín del Campo’s latest bite recounts a new publication that details how. https://scicommbites.org/the-rabbit-hole-and-the-way-out-escaping-youtubes-conspiracy-theory-echo-chamber/19 Dec 2025 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mae3x7zlnc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3mabnjx3p3s26The Science Communication Trainers Network has recently launched their new website! Click below to check it out. www.sctn.online https://www.sctn.online/18 Dec 2025 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabnjx3p3s26https://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3ma7izqveec2jEver heard of a Science Slam? Elena Reiriz Martínez dives into the topic in her latest bite, discussing a new article about how they can help the public understand climate mobility. https://scicommbites.org/science-with-a-spotlight-communicating-climate-mobility-through-science-slams17 Dec 2025 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7izqveec2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3m7se6yrgjc2dWe are delighted that our 2025 author Diego Ramírez Martín del Campo has translated to Spanish his bite on the dominance of English in SciComm, which has been published in Nexos! https://ciencia.nexos.com.mx/como-el-ingles-convierte-a-la-ciencia-en-una-conversacion-privilegiada/12 Dec 2025 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7se6yrgjc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3m7noad24de2yScience is uncertain. But the word "uncertain " means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Read @alexmusicwrites.bsky.social's new bite to see how a new paper breaks down the public's understanding of scientific uncertainty. https://buff.ly/OrPLWvb10 Dec 2025 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7noad24de2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3m63fwn4ixs2r10 days left to apply to our 2026 cohort! If you want writing and editing experience and the chance to dive deeper into science communication research, this opportunity is for you! ⭐️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Nov 2025 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63fwn4ixs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3m6f2vapwec2dCan videos make it easier to promote science-backed behavior change? Mariella A. Mestres-Villanueva’s new bite says yes. https://scicommbites.org/employing-educational-videos-to-promote-exercise-and-healthy-aging-in-older-adults/24 Nov 2025 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6f2vapwec2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3m63fwn4ixs2r10 days left to apply to our 2026 cohort! If you want writing and editing experience and the chance to dive deeper into science communication research, this opportunity is for you! ⭐️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Nov 2025 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63fwn4ixs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3m5yifdnojc2pWhat makes people trust scientists, anyways? Julianna Goenaga’s new bite reveals that, for many, altruism may be more important than expertise. https://scicommbites.org/trust-me-im-a-doctor-what-makes-people-trust-scientists/19 Nov 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5yifdnojc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3m5tx2gboak24Science misinformation is a major problem, but Clark Hickman’s latest bite offers a community-informed solution. https://scicommbites.org/community-engagement-is-vital-when-combating-scientific-misinformation/17 Nov 2025 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5tx2gboak24https://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3m5mc5lxxt22nFraming your science communication is essential— but how do you do so responsibly? Diego Ramírez Martín del Campo’s latest bite offers some insight. https://scicommbites.org/the-frame-game-how-to-communicate-research-in-a-responsible-manner/14 Nov 2025 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5mc5lxxt22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/scicommbites.bsky.social/post/3m4lremtfjc2oHappy November! 🍂 Reminder that applications for our 2026 cohort are due at the end of this month. Tag someone who should apply! https://scicommbites.org/applications-open-for-2026-scicommbites-authors/01 Nov 2025 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:wbo44gwmpqbdb25cfbm5ry7a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4lremtfjc2o