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Are we ready to face a zombie virus? Lessons from the sars cov2 pandemic

Even though this appears to be a typical scene from a zombie movie, this, in reality, represents a scene from real life two years ago,

My Y Science story: A curiosity-driven journey into the world of science, innovation and entrepreneurship

On the cold and dark winter morning of December 1, 2021, I woke up with a strange feeling. As I was getting ready to leave my apartment, nervousness and excitement…

5 powerful reasons to appreciate the plants around you today

Plants are fascinating in countless ways—think about the magnificent giant trees in the forest ? or the beautiful roses in your grandma’s garden — plants are beautiful but also very…

the importance of science communication

The night before my flight, I couldn’t sleep. Tossing and turning in bed, I tried in vain to quiet my mind and get a few hours before leaving for the…

A tale of a tiny virus and how it saved many lives

Patient 3, 18 years old, was crippled from birth with a disease known as retinal dystrophy. There was no known effective treatment that could help improve his condition, until recently…

The Blood-brain barrier, the gatekeeper of the brain

The brain is the most important organ in our body. You may panic now and want to ask, ‘what should I do to protect my brain?’. Do not worry. Your…

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.