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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Science friends in Taiwan 台灣, our next #TaipeiScienceCafe #台北科普咖啡 talk on October 21 will be “Every Turtle Has a Story: How Citizen Scientists Turn Photos Into Research and Conservation” featuring co-founder of TurtleSpot Taiwan 馮加伶 Dr. Chia-Ling Fong: www.facebook.com/events/14299... #SciComm #科普 🧪

Taipei Science Cafe poster with text “Every Turtle Has a Story: How Citizen Scientists Turn Photos Into Research and Conservation”
A photograph of a sea turtle can be more than a holiday memory! In this talk, we will dive into how thousands of photographs contributed by divers, tourists, and local residents can become scientific evidence, and help researchers identify individual turtles, monitoring the numbers of aggregation and understand how long they stay, and what threats they face. Join us as our speaker Dr. Chia-Ling Fong teaches us about Taiwan’s amazing sea turtles!

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Affectionately known around Taiwan as 海龜姊姊 / Miss Sea Turtle / Miss Umigame, Dr. Fong co-founded 海龜點點名, a community science project crowdsourcing public photos of Taiwan sea turtles. Fong is also President-Elect of the International Sea Turtle Society: www.facebook.com/events/14299... #Taipei #台北 🧪

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

So join us for our 10/21 Taipei Science Café 台北科普咖啡! Bring a friend or come meet new ones—and leave with a deeper appreciation for our planet and humanity. Let’s toast to knowledge! 敬幾杯，科學會！歡迎大家: www.facebook.com/events/14299... #Taiwan #台灣 #生物多樣性 #海洋科學 #海龜 #CommunityScience #MarineConservation 🧪

Taipei Science Cafe poster with text "Have a drink and fill your brain! DAYBREAK presents our new TAIPEI SCIENCE CAFÉ speaker series, where you can hear from brilliant creative minds who connect science knowledge with our community and our daily life. No prior science expertise required to attend — our multilingual talks will translate the language of science for you and your big curious brain. Bring a friend or come meet new ones — and leave with a deeper appreciation for our planet and humanity. Let’s toast to knowledge! 敬幾杯，科學會！"

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🚨 New blog post: "Beyond the Lab: How Interactive Experiences Can Bring Science Closer" 🧪✨ On our #SciComm Blog, Clara Cho shares insights on building impactful science comms and event strategies that resonate. 💡 🔗 Full post: bit.ly/4rs5nt5 How are you evolving your strategy? 👇

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

So join us for our 9/16 Taipei Science Café 台北科普咖啡! Bring a friend or come meet nbew ones—and leave with a deeper appreciation for our planet and humanity. Let’s toast to knowledge! 敬幾杯，科學會！歡迎大家: www.facebook.com/events/16891... #Taiwan #台灣 #生物多樣性 #氣候變遷 #生態 #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #Entomology 🧪

Poster for Taipei Science Cafe with text Have a drink and fill your brain! DAYBREAK presents our new TAIPEI SCIENCE CAFÉ speaker series, where you can hear from brilliant creative minds who connect science knowledge with our community and our daily life. No prior science expertise required to attend — our multilingual talks will translate the language of science for you and your big curious brain. Bring a friend or come meet new ones — and leave with a deeper appreciation for our planet and humanity. Let’s toast to knowledge! 敬幾杯，科學會！

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

River will teach us about the burying beetle: a loving parent and one of Taiwan's smallest civil engineers! From 3D scanning to dead mice and the physics of heat, we'll discover what a tiny insect can teach us about surviving on a warming planet: www.facebook.com/events/16891... #Taipei #台北 🧪

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Science friends in Taiwan 台灣, our next #TaipeiScienceCafe #台北科普咖啡 talk on September 16 will be "A House Made of Mouse: Animal Architecture, Thermal Buffering, and Climate Resilience of the Burying Beetle" featuring 台大 NTU master's student River Basham: www.facebook.com/events/16891... #SciComm #科普 🧪

Poster graphic with title "A House Made of Mouse: Animal Architecture, Thermal Buffering, and Climate Resilience of the Burying Beetle" Meet the burying beetle: a loving parent, and one of Taiwan's smallest civil engineers! In this talk, we'll explore how these remarkable insects bury and reshape animal carcasses into carefully crafted nurseries for their young, and ask a surprising question: could the shape of their brood ball be the beetle's secret weapon against climate change? From 3D scanning to the physics of heat, we'll follow the beetle's journey from birth to dead mouse to a cosy, temperature-controlled home — and discover what a tiny insect can teach us about surviving on a warming planet. Join River for a talk that will make you look at maggots and mold in a whole new way!

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New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 15/09/2026

This Wednesday night 19:00 at Daybreak! Welcome back to another edition of Taipei Science Café 台北科普咖啡 !! Speaker bio and event details: www.facebook.com/events/16891...

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New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 09/09/2026

A week from today! Join us to hear about “A House Made of Mouse: Animal Architecture, Thermal Buffering, and Climate Resilience of the Burying Beetle" www.facebook.com/share/1F1MJk...

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Ready to master press release submissions on EurekAlert!? Join us for an exclusive deep dive webinar next week! ✨ We’ll cover: 📋 Content eligibility & submission types 🏷️ Keyword tagging 📸 Multimedia licensing 💻 Live site demos, useful tools & more! 👉 REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/4cysjkq

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We’re collecting your favorite memories and messages for our anniversary guestbook, and featuring selected stories on our site and socials! ✨ ✍️ Add your message to our guestbook: s.alchemer.com/s3/0bf88f7fa... 2/3

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎉 30 YEARS OF EVIDENCE THAT SCIENCE MATTERS! 🧪✨ For three decades, EurekAlert! has been the “news hub that shapes the science you read.” * 🔬🌍 Celebrating 30 years means celebrating YOU-- journalists and PIOs who have been part our community over the years. 🤝 1/3

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We just reached 1,000+ subscribers on the #EurekAlertStaffPicks newsletter! 🧪🎉 A big thanks to everyone reading our weekly roundup of favorite science stories! 🙌 Subscribe today to catch the next issue before it drops: 👇 engage.aaas.org/4ft5nFo

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New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 12/08/2026

A week from today at the latest Taipei Science Cafe! Come hear from Dr. Crystal McRae on coral reefs and climate change www.facebook.com/events/10351...

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

️📢 This webinar is exclusive to EurekAlert! members. Not a member? No worries! Join for free: www.eurekalert.org/register.

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🔬 Want to build stronger relationships 🤝 with researchers and refine your science storytelling? 📖 Register for our upcoming webinar presented by @sciline.org here: aaas.zoom.us/webinar/register/96178… 📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 9:00 AM ET #SciComm

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New to EurekAlert! or need a refresher? 🚀 Join our upcoming webinar for Public Information Officers (PIOs)! We’ll cover registration, embargoes, membership options, tip sheets, release submissions and more! 🗓️ July 28 @ 9:00 AM ET 🔗 Register NOW: bit.ly/4wkQw5z

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Ready to level up your science reporting? 🧬 🗓️ Join our upcoming webinar presented by @sciline.org on August 3rd at 9:00 AM ET. 💡 Learn to build strong source relationships, cut through jargon, get engaging quotes and more! Don't miss out-- REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/4fqlHq0

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

See you all tonight at @newbloommag.net! Excited to talk the design story behind the #SciPolComm 101 #SciPolMindsets workshop and hear feedback on how the curriculum might apply to (or struggle to) Taiwan's governance and journalism landscape 🧋

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New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 03/08/2026

Join us on Wednesday night for the latest Creatives Networking Night--a meetup to pitch your talents and find future collaborators! Our talk this time will be "Understanding Policymaker Mindsets Through Dungeons and Dragons" by Ben www.facebook.com/events/14867...

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our next #TaipeiScienceCafe #台北科普咖啡 will dive into one of my favorite topics—coral reefs!! Our talk on August 19 will be "Doom, Gloom, and Hope for Corals in a Changing Climate" featuring @crystaljmcrae.bsky.social of National Sun Yat-sen University: www.facebook.com/events/10351... #Taiwan #台灣 🧪

Poster graphic for Taipei Science Cafe with text "Doom, Gloom, and Hope for Corals in a Changing Climate"
In this talk we will take a dive into the amazing coral reefs of Taiwan! We will learn about the importance of corals to marine ecosystem function and human livelihoods — and gain insight into how climate change is impacting these important ecosystems. Specifically, we will explore how ocean warming is driving the loss and degradation of reefs globally, as well as discuss avenues of hope for the future of corals in Taiwan. Join us as our speaker Dr. Crystal McRae teaches us about our undersea natural treasures!

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Professor McRae will teach us about the importance of corals to marine ecosystem function and human livelihoods. How is ocean warming driving the loss and degradation of reefs globally? What avenues of hope exist for the future of corals in Taiwan? www.facebook.com/events/10351... #SciComm #科普 🧪

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

So join us as Dr. McRae teaches us about our undersea natural treasures! Bring a friend or come meet new ones—and leave with a deeper appreciation for our planet and humanity. Let’s toast to knowledge! 敬幾杯，科學會！歡迎大家: www.facebook.com/events/10351... #Taipei #Taiwan #台灣 #台北 #海洋科學 #珊瑚礁 #氣候變遷 #生物多樣性 🧪

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Taiwan Friends: I'm adapting my #SciPolComm talk for the next #CNNTaipei night Wed. August 5! What motivates policymakers and their decisions? We'll explore how viewing politics like characters in an RPG can help us understand how—and when—to push for civic action: www.facebook.com/events/14867...

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

💡 How do you turn complex, controversial science into clear, credible press releases? 📅 Join us for our next webinar presented by @sciline.org on July 20 at 8:00 PM ET. Secure your spot now! 💻👇 bit.ly/4w8WXbG 🎯 Note: Exclusively for PIO members with an active paid subscription.

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

If you're a freelance media professional, then join us for Independent Journalists Night upstairs at #破曉咖啡 DAYBREAK 19:00 on July 1! Come share a drink with colleagues from across nationalities and languages, and grow your sources and connections. 歡迎各位獨立記者與媒體工作者！ www.facebook.com/events/13043...

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

"It's going to be a story, a journey of discovery, of trials and tribulations, of highs and lows." If the words "pipeline", "iterations", or "the client says..." give you the chills, then join us for #CNNTaipei downstairs at #破曉咖啡 DAYBREAK 19:00 on July 1! www.facebook.com/events/16415...

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This Wednesday in Taipei 台北! Join me for freelance journalists night upstairs, and #CNNTaipei creatives night downstairs!! See you at #破曉咖啡 in Wanhua 萬華 ☕️🍵🍺

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New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 29/06/2026

Join us Wednesday for the latest Creatives Networking Night at DAYBREAK! We will be featuring a talk on "Game Development, Game Design, and the Creative Process" by Russ Fan www.facebook.com/events/16415...

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

And freelance friends in Taipei, I have more events for you next 星期三 July 1! Join us upstairs for Independent Journalists Night (one drink min.) or downstairs for Creatives Networking Night #CNNTaipei (200 NTD cover)! Whatever media you work in, we got u: www.facebook.com/newbloommag/... #Taiwan #台灣

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Creatives Networking Night poster with Shape Pal with thought bubble full of shapes and title "Game Development, Game Design, and the Creative Process"

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thrilled to welcome @sharkgallium.bsky.social as our July 15 #TaipeiScienceCafe #台北科普咖啡 speaker! The first science journalist in #Taiwan #台灣 I've come to know, I can't wait for Sharkie Lin to present "The Vedic Universe: When Mathematical Principles Become Art"! www.facebook.com/events/22268... 🧪

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Have you ever wondered what mathematical principles would look like in the real world? Tonight, our speaker Sharkie Lin will share how a fascination with numbers evolved into a life-changing artistic journey. Building upon the ancient Indian mathematical concept of the Vedic square, Sharkie invented the mathematical principles of the Vedic cube. Through their Vedic Universe series, we will explore how making art using geometry can take us across dimensions, bridge the gap between rationality and sensibility, and visualize the beauty of mathematical creation.

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Have a drink and fill your brain! DAYBREAK presents our new TAIPEI SCIENCE CAFÉ speaker series, where you can hear from brilliant creative minds who connect science knowledge with our community and our daily life. No prior science expertise required to attend — our multilingual talks will translate the language of science for you and your big curious brain. Bring a friend or come meet new ones — and leave with a deeper appreciation for our planet and humanity. Let’s toast to knowledge! 敬幾杯，科學會！

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I'd always been a host or promoter for other science cafés. So it was fun to prove that yes, I can practice what I teach in making #SciComm fun! Do you also want to Better Know a Fish? (Old Colbert reference btw 😉) Follow here! 🐠 @betterknowafish.bsky.social 🐟 www.instagram.com/betterknowaf...

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

So it turns out that our 6/17 #TaipeiScienceCafe #台北科普咖啡 speaker ended up being... me! I whipped up a last-minute #SciComm talk, wearing my #BetterKnowAFish hat and sharing some #SundayFishSketch love. Also, can you believe is my first-ever science café talk? Not just in Taiwan but ever? 🧪

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New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 09/06/2026

The next Taipei Science Cafe is next Wednesday! This time, we will be featuring Lionel Lee, PsyD, on "Feeling Nervous: The Neuroscience of Fear and Anxiety" www.facebook.com/events/17194...

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

If you guessed "the nerves" then you're right! Our June 17 #TaipeiScienceCafe #台北科普咖啡 is titled "Feeling Nervous: The Neuroscience of Fear and Anxiety"! Come learn how the nervous system’s natural functions shape how we feel and deal with adversity. Details: www.facebook.com/events/17194... #Taiwan

Taipei Science Cafe poster with Title: “Feeling Nervous: The Neuroscience of Fear and Anxiety”

Text: Psychology isn’t just “all in your head” — it stems from literally what’s inside: your brain! The human nervous system, from the brain out to our many nerves, gives us our ability to receive, perceive, and engage our world. That’s why an understanding of neuroscience is critical to our medical and behavioral health. Tonight, our speaker Lionel Lee will teach us how the nervous system’s natural functions — especially under stress — shape how we feel and deal with adversity.

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Can you guess what is the next topic of our #TaipeiScienceCafe #台北科普咖啡 based on this promo poster? 我們下次科普話題是什麼呢？Join us June 17 at 19:00 for the next episode of our new #SciComm #科普 series here in Taiwan! Third Wednesdays each month at #破曉咖啡: www.facebook.com/newbloommag/... 🧪

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Creatives Networking Night #CNNTaipei returns Wednesday June 3! Excited to have friend @jordynhaime.bsky.social speak on "Finding Your Niche in Media" as our opening talk. Free entry + 1 free drink for anyone who just quit or lost their full-time job! www.facebook.com/newbloommag/... #Taiwan #自由工作者

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Poster graphic for Creatives Networking Night with Shape Pals cartoon figure carrying a tiny newspaper and title Finding Your Niche in Media

Poster graphic for Creatives Networking Night with text When I first started out in journalism, I was a generalist who loved to write about different topics that interested me. But developing expertise in niche subject areas is what really led to more consistent work opportunities and helped me build a reputation as well as my own audience. Jordyn Haime, This Week's Speaker

Poster graphic for Creatives Networking Night with text Format: 1. Creative Talk. 2. Speed Intros. 3. Informal Networking. For Whom? Writers, journalists, editors, translators, graphic designers, audio/podcast producers, videographers, social media producers... any type of creative!

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Maxwell C. K. Leung, Ph.D. @leung-lab.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Please check out a new commentary article by me, Dr. Benjamin Hatten (University of Colorado), Dr. Linda Roberts (NapaTox Consulting LLC, retired), and Dr. William Slikker Jr. (FDA, retired) in the upcoming issue of Current Opinion in Toxicology! ▶️ doi.org/10.1016/j.co... 🧵2/2

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Maxwell C. K. Leung, Ph.D. @leung-lab.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

With the recent cannabis rescheduling in the US, a transdisciplinary approach is needed to integrate advances in toxicology & legal/policy research to aid the transition of cannabis, psychedelics, & other traditional/indigenous medicine from unregulated uses to safe, sustainable applications. 🌿🍄🧵1/2

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Hello, Bluesky! 👋 We’re excited to join the thriving #Science community here. Follow us for: 🧬 Latest research news 💻 Webinars for journalists & PIOs 📍 Events & activities we support and more! What research topics are you most excited to see in your feed? Let us know! ✨ #SciComm #Journalism

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Ben Young Landis @younglandis.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Grateful to everyone who attended our #TaipeiScienceCafe #台北科普咖啡 last night! Our guest Jeanne Cordy of NTU gave a great #SciPol explainer on biodiversity governance. See you June 17 at #破曉咖啡 for our next topic, psychology! www.facebook.com/share/1Dea8A... #科普 #ScienceCafe #Taiwan #Taipei #台灣 #台北 🧪

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🤝 Community & Network: Connect with an unlimited online member network and exclusive events. 💰 Extra Perks: Premium member discounts (including Avis rental deals). Learn more here🔗: www.scidev.net/america-lati... 4/5

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Taller gratuito para comunicadores (en portugués)

El taller en línea “Ciencia fuera de la Burbuja” fue creado para apoyar a comunicadores institucionales y asesores de prensa interesados en ampliar el alcance y la relevancia social de la ciencia.

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🎁 Those who attend and complete the post-workshop questionnaire will receive a one-year @aaas.org Silver membership! This includes: ✨ Full online access to @science.org and its archives dating back to 1880. 📰 50 digital editions of Science, breaking news, and weekly STEM policy updates. 3/5

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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🚀 Calling all science communicators and press officers in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking African countries! Are you ready to take science beyond academia and connect with diverse audiences? 🌍✨ 1/5

Promotional graphic highlighting a free workshop for press officers and science communicators from Brazil and Portuguese-speaking African countries. The workshop title is: “Science beyond the bubble: Science communication for “non-traditional” audiences” and is hosted by SciDev.Net and EurekAlert!.

Date: May 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM (Brasilia time)
Find more info here: www.scidev.net/america-latina

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