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A digitally edited image of an underwater coral reef scene features a watercolor-style shark swimming among vibrant orange and black fish. The coral reef is rich in detail, showcasing various types of coral formations. The mix of realistic marine life and the artistic shark creates a striking contrast, blending art with nature in a visually engaging way
Biodiversity Conservation

Shark Loss Is Causing Coral Reef Destruction — Here’s How

Did Ancient Volcanoes Help Kickstart Life in Earth’s Oceans?
Evolution | Paleontology

Did Ancient Volcanoes Help Kickstart Life in Earth’s Oceans?

A laboratory setting with a researcher wearing blue gloves handling a well plate filled with liquid samples. A microscope and test tubes containing colorful solutions are in the background. Overlaying the image is a circular illustration of a frustrated person with crossed arms and an annoyed expression, symbolizing dissatisfaction or frustration in a scientific career
Purpose Lab | STEM Careers

How External Pressures Shape Scientific Career Dissatisfaction

A serene alpine lake with wooden boats docked at a pier, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and autumn-colored forests. A large red arrow points downward with “CO₂” written in red, accompanied by a leaf icon, symbolizing carbon sequestration or CO₂ reduction in nature
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Can Switzerland Store Its Own CO₂ Underground? The Science Says No

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STEM Careers

Why So Many Scientists Feel Lost in Their Careers (And What to Do About It)

An underwater scene of a vibrant coral reef teeming with colorful fish. A sign reading ‘SORRY! WE’RE CLOSED’ is superimposed over the image, symbolizing the temporary shutdown of coral reef growth
Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Paleontology

The 3,000-Year Coral Reef Shutdown That Left Scientists Puzzled

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Climate Change

What Happens When Climate Predictions Get It Wrong?

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Climate Change | Economy & Society | Policy

Did We Just Enter the Era of 1.5°C Warming? Scientists Say It’s Likely

How Spreading Rock Dust on Farms Could Help the U.S. Fight Climate Change
Climate Change | Economy & Society | Policy | Science Outreach

How Spreading Rock Dust on Farms Could Help the U.S. Fight Climate Change

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Climate Change | Economy & Society | Policy

How a Warming Arctic Could Disrupt Everything from Weather to Food Security

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Why the Planet’s Past 485 Million Years Are a Climate Warning
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I still remember watching the Deep Time exhibit co I still remember watching the Deep Time exhibit come to life at the Smithsonian. This story brought that same awe and urgency back. 🌍 Earth has been hot before. But never this fast. A new study reconstructs 485 million years of global temperatures and shows just how tightly CO₂ has always controlled the climate. It’s not just about the past. It’s a warning about our future. Read the full story in the link in bio
Your science is brilliant. But can a funder unders Your science is brilliant. But can a funder understand it? A murky grant proposal could cost you $1.2 million. A few years ago, I sat on a grant panel. Not as an applicant but as a reviewer. I was excited to see work in my field. But one proposal? I couldn’t get past the third sentence. It was technically solid. But the writing? Dense. Cold. Impersonal. No story. No purpose. No connection. Guess what happened? Another project, equally solid, got the funding. Why? Because it was clear. Compelling. Human. It made us CARE. That’s when it hit me: Explaining your research clearly is part of the research. Especially if you want it funded. Here’s what I’ve seen the best communicators do: - Stop translating. Start relating. - Lead with the why. - Tell stories, not stats. - Respect your audience’s smarts. - Speak to their world, not just yours. You don’t have to become a marketer. You just have to become understandable. So if you want your future to include more funding, more recognition, and more career impact... Start with how you tell your story. What’s been the hardest part of making your science clearer to others? I’d love to hear your experience below. Join 11,000+ others learning how to make science visible and fundable (link in bio)
If your research changes the world, but no one kno If your research changes the world, but no one knows… Don’t expect the funding to follow. I’ve reviewed grant proposals. I’ve helped teams design them. And I’ve watched funders go straight to Google to see who the lead is. No public presence? No clear story? No why behind the work? That proposal usually sinks. Even the best science can get overlooked if no one knows the person behind it, or why it matters. The truth is, I didn’t start social media to win grants. I started it to stay connected to science while figuring out my next step. But something shifted. The more I posted, the more people reached out: • Policy folks looking for accessible science • Grad students asking for guidance • Researchers wanting help communicating their work And more than once, someone said: “You’re exactly the kind of person we like to fund.” I wasn’t even applying. Here’s why communicating your science attracts funding: • Funders invest in people, not just projects • Visibility builds trust and authority • Stories create connection, and connection gets remembered • Impact isn’t just output, it’s outreach So ask yourself: 📢 If someone Googled you before funding your work, what would they find? If you’re ready to start showing up with purpose, I’d love for you to join 11,000+ others in the link in bio
I used to trick museum visitors with giant sloth p I used to trick museum visitors with giant sloth poop. Well, fossilized giant sloth poop. Did you know that some Giant Sloths looked like grizzlies? But 5x bigger. Here are 5 wild truths sloth fossils just revealed: - Sloths once roamed deserts, not just forests - Some dug caves and swam like manatees - The biggest weighed 4 tons (yes, like a car) - Climate shaped their size. Humans ended their reign - The only survivors? Small, slow tree dwellers—too hidden to hunt Their story is also ours: how climate and human change have shaped the past and will continue to shape the future. What do you think we’ve already lost… without noticing? Read the full story in the link in bio!
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