Blogging Science

Latest articles

The Science Basement at Slush Y Science

We had the greatest pleasure to host a networking event at Y Science - an official side event of Slush 2018 for Life sciences. Read more about the light get-together…

Astronomical Images: When people look at an atlas and see a photograph – A conversation with Joni Tammi

Since the early 20th century, astronomy has been evolving far beyond the optical telescope. While powerful optical telescopes are still very much a viable tool for astronomers, astronomical scientists are…

TSB LEGOT Lab goes to MINI MAKER FAIRe

Welcome to The Science Basement's LEGO Lab! A fun way to learn science

Understanding something as simple as the Sun – A conversation with Lucie Green

Prof. Lucie Green is a solar physicist based at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL’s Department of Space and Climate Physics. Besides being a great scientist, Lucie Green is also…

Gravitational waves from the heavens

Roughly a month ago, neutron stars made it to the headlines. For the first time, we were able to see two neutron stars colliding with each other. Why is that…

Can we predict solar superstorms?

Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are spectacular eruptions coming from the Sun. They also are the major drivers of solar storms on Earth. Solar storms can cause disruptions to space- and…

about us

We are a written science communication platform that provides a safe space and support for early career researchers who want to learn how to communicate their science and research to a wider audience.

We know scicomm training opportunities can be scarce, so we offer a chance to undergo an editorial process and publish an article to those with no or little previous experience. You can pitch a single article or become a regular contributor.

Do you want to pitch an article or become a regular contributor?

We welcome pitches and contributors from all fields, and you can write about any topic that tickles your interest and from any perspective as long as you take inspiration from the current theme in relation to research/science! We do most of the visuals in the house, but are happy to support collaborations between art & research, intersections between different fields, or any other interesting initiatives.

2024 theme: Trials, errors, and breakthroughs

This theme celebrates the inherent value of setbacks, the power of resilience, and the transformative potential of failure in the pursuit of knowledge. By submitting an article, you contribute to a collective narrative that highlights the beauty of the research and scientific journey—a non-linear journey that is not defined solely by successes but embraces failures as integral milestones along the way.