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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 03/10/2026

Communicator and comedian Rollie Williams uses humor to make complex climate science approachable, engaging, and entertaining. Through his YouTube channel @climatetown.bsky.social, Rollie uses comedy and carefully researched storytelling to connect people with climate science. #SciComm #Climate

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 17/09/2026

Science and environmental journalist Iván Carrillo believes that science stories should reflect the perspectives, languages, research, and experiences of the communities they affect. 🌎 📝 🔗 Learn more about #SciComm and the work of past winners like Iván at: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel...

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 14/09/2026

For years, scientists have debated how animals detect Earth's magnetic field. 🦋 #SciComm awardee @callimcflurry.bsky.social follows the researchers working to solve this mystery + how migratory monarch butterflies could provide the answer. www.thetransmitter.org/sensory-syst...

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Finally, a new route for the magnetic-sense field

Researchers have dueled for years over how the magnetic sense works. New data from monarch butterflies could finally help settle the debate.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 11/09/2026

As students head #BackToSchool, science communicators @terepaneque.bsky.social, Winnie Karanja, and @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social are reminding us that curiosity, exploration, and even mistakes, are all part of learning about the world around us. 🎒 #SciComm www.nationalacademies.org/programs/NAE...

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 03/09/2026

This week, we're going behind-the-scenes with cosmologist @clairelamman.bsky.social. 🔭 Take a sneak peek #BTS: at the Mayall Telescope on Kitt Peak, working on a planetarium film, conducting research at Harvard, and introducing her cat, Phlox, to a gingerbread Voyager spacecraft that she baked.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 31/08/2026

Winnie Karanja is inspiring the next generation of scientists by making sure kids see themselves in #STEM. 🔬✨ As the founder + CEO of Nakira’s World, Winnie uses digital storytelling to spark early STEM literacy, curiosity, and confidence. #SciComm #BackToSchool

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 27/08/2026

This time, we're going behind-the-scenes with award winner @dr-imari.bsky.social, a research scientist and science communicator studying microplastics. Take a sneak peek at Imari's work #BTS in the lab and talking about microplastics in our food and PFAS in our cookware on The Tamron Hall Show.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 20/08/2026

A new resource for scientists looking to connect their work with broader audiences: “Modern science outreach: a guide for scientists.” Excited to see members of our #SciComm awards community among the authors — @dr-brein.bsky.social + @bhamlalab.bsky.social. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 19/08/2026

2024 #SciComm award winners @sapnaparikh.bsky.social, @sanjanacurtis.bsky.social, @joelbervell.bsky.social, and @cbo.bsky.social share how bringing your full self to science can help people connect with research, build understanding, and make people feel empowered by information. #STEM

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 18/08/2026

What can ants teach us about making decisions? 🐜 #SciComm awardee @sofiaquagliajourno.bsky.social explores the surprisingly sophisticated ways insects navigate choices and what their “poppy-seed-sized” brains might reveal about wise decision-making. Read more: www.bbc.com/future/artic...

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Want to get better at making decisions? Ask an ant

From democratic honeybees to self-aware flies, there's plenty we can learn from creepy crawlies about how to make better decisions.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 14/08/2026

Joss Fong is a video journalist and producer specializing in science and technology explainers. 💬 ▶️ Through her YouTube channel, Howtown, co-produced with Adam Cole, she helps people understand how we know what we know and sparks curiosity in a rapidly changing media landscape. #SciComm #DigitalAge

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 13/08/2026

Take a sneak peek at environmental journalist Albert Oppong-Ansah's work #BTS: Interviewing folks for stories about air pollution, working with the team at Afri-Set to use and analyze air quality sensors, choosing pictures for a story with colleagues in the Ghana News Agency newsroom. #scicomm

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · 11/08/2026

Across science, engineering, and medicine, we’re creating opportunities for researchers and professionals to learn, collaborate, and contribute. Explore #fellowships, #grants, awards, and other opportunities from the National Academies: ow.ly/aRZP50ZyHWh

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 10/08/2026

A very fun conversation with Nicola Twilley, one of our 2025 #scicomm award winners!

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 08/08/2026

Take a sneak peek at shark scientist and CEO of @misselasmo.bsky.social Jasmin Graham's work #BTS: 1 – As Mr. Krabs for the Bikini Bottom Block Party. 2 – The Science of The Little Mermaid screening party. 3 – A boat show talking about the critically endangered smalltooth sawfish. #SharkWeek

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National Academy of Sciences @nasonline.org · 31/07/2026

How fast is the universe expanding? #NASmembers Steven Strogatz and Adam Riess discuss the "Hubble tension," why it matters, and what it could reveal about dark energy and the future of cosmology on @quantamagazine.bsky.social's The Joy of Why podcast. Listen: www.quantamagazine.org/how-fast-is-...

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How Fast Is the Universe Really Expanding? | Quanta Magazine

One of the most contested issues in astrophysics is our understanding of the Universe’s expansion. Adam Riess discusses why there is disagreement and what might resolve it.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 31/07/2026

Science can be wonderfully weird. ✨ By embracing humor, 2024 #SciComm award winners @clairelamman.bsky.social, @sofiaatsea.bsky.social, and @onlinekyne.bsky.social show that making people laugh can also help them learn and make science more fun for everyone. #ScienceComedy #Comedy #STEM

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 30/07/2026

@samjscience.bsky.social is co-host and producer of Tiny Matters, where curiosity and conversation help make science approachable for listeners everywhere. Take a sneak peek at Sam's work #BTS: Interviewing astronaut Terry Hart, at Podcast Movement, recording a crossover episode with SciShow.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 23/07/2026

2024 #scicomm award winners @cbo.bsky.social, @fieseler.bsky.social, @zacksavitsky.bsky.social, and @joelbervell.bsky.social show how science communication can build trust through transparency and empower all of us to keep learning by sharing the process of discovery. #medialiteracy #trustinscience

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 23/07/2026

🧠 What if one of the most important things you can do for your brain is spend more time with the people around you? In honor of #WorldBrainDay, we’re listening to 2023 award winner @dr-brein.bsky.social discuss the neuroscience of social connection. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Stanford Neuroscientist: THIS Is The Secret To Living Longer (It's Not Diet Or Exercise)

Podcast Episode · The Liz Moody Podcast · June 10 · 1h 35m

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 20/07/2026

While much of the planet continues to warm, one region of the North Atlantic, known as the “cold blob,” hasn't. 2025 awardee Joss Fong takes us on a tour through oceanographic history to understand Earth's overturning circulation and why its worrisome. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqLM...

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Why is this one spot not warming?

YouTube video by Howtown

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National Academy of Sciences @nasonline.org · 13/07/2026

Meet Neil H. Shubin, the new president of the National Academy of Sciences. In his first video message, he shares his vision for the Academy and its enduring mission to deliver trusted scientific advice to the nation. Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM_B... @neilshubin.bsky.social

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 30/06/2026

For science journalist and video producer Jesse Nichols, curiosity is key. 🎥 🧐 By sparking curiosity first, Jesse helps audiences become more open to new ideas and deeper conversations about climate change, the environment, and the science that shapes our lives. #SciComm #ScienceJournalism

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Daniel Shailer @danielshailer.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Pleasure to chat to @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social for @mongabay.com about her latest: playing poacher with shark fins, 3D x-rays and AI to flag potential trafficking of marine animals. @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 15/06/2026

How do "forever chemicals" reach one of Britain's most remote inhabited islands? @danielshailer.bsky.social's investigation traces the mystery of high PFAS levels in Fair Isle and examines emerging research on how these pollutants may travel through sea spray. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?

Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · 09/06/2026

A new statement from presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Medicine, and National Academy of Engineering reaffirms the importance of the Ocean Observatories Initiative to U.S. #OceanScience. Read: ow.ly/oqPZ50Z9ym5

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 08/06/2026

For @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social , a fascination with the ocean became a mission to better understand and protect some of its most extraordinary inhabitants. 🐋 This #WorldOceanDay 🌊, she reminds us that whales are not only remarkable animals, but essential to healthy ocean ecosystems.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 05/06/2026

Science shapes the world around us in ways we may not notice. From your morning coffee to GPS navigation, science is woven into our experiences everywhere we look. 2025 #scicomm award winners explore how curiosity can transform ordinary moments into opportunities for discovery.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 03/06/2026

Emily Zhang is a writer and director who specializes in making science videos for YouTube. 🎬 In 2026 she started her own channel Rabbit Hole 🐇 to cover extraordinary answers to everyday questions. We talked with her about everyday rabbit holes at: www.nationalacademies.org/news/the-rab... #scicomm

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · 26/05/2026

The future of U.S. innovation depends on a strong research enterprise. Join us June 2 for our annual #StateOfTheScience Address with National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt and leaders across science, policy, and industry: ow.ly/J6Mm50Z4p53

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 27/05/2026

The 21st century information ecosystem is increasingly challenging for children and youth to navigate as they connect, create content, seek information, and more. Join @nationalacademies.org on June 11-12 to examine promising initiatives for supporting their media literacy needs: bit.ly/3QjC4u8

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 20/05/2026

Sea and space may seem worlds apart, but both invite us to ask the same fundamental questions: Where do we come from? What connects us? And how much is left to discover? From reefs to distant galaxies, #scicomm awardees explore the wonder and sense of connection that drives scientific discovery.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 16/05/2026

We love a #scicomm awardee collab! ✨ @katrinamillerphd.bsky.social interviewed @chanda.blacksky.app about her new pop-science book which explores cosmology, creativity, and the big questions that made her want to become a physicist in the first place. Read here: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/s...

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A Physicist Who Thinks in Poetry From the Cosmic Edge

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 08/05/2026

For journalist and podcast creator Golda Arthur, a deeply personal story became a podcast with a powerful call to action for women’s health. Through Overlooked, she brings visibility to gaps in research, injustice, and the urgent need to talk openly about women’s health. #WorldOvarianCancerDay

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · 27/04/2026

Science shapes our lives — but how often do we talk about how it connects to society? We spoke with 2024 SciComm Excellence award winner C. Brandon Ogbunu on why creativity and communication are essential to science itself. Read: ow.ly/X51R50YQLhy

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 17/04/2026

For independent journalist and documentary photographer Sanket Jain, science is something people live every day. Reporting from remote villages in India, he brings forward the lived realities of communities on the frontlines of climate change. www.nationalacademies.org/programs/NAE... #scicomm

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 08/04/2026

For ER physician, musician, and writer @jeremyfaust.bsky.social, medicine and music are deeply connected. 🎶🩺 Through Inside Medicine, he makes complex public health information accessible, reminding us this #WorldHealthDay and #NPHW that clear communication is key to healthier communities. #scicomm

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 02/04/2026

Deadline to apply for our #scicomm awards is TOMORROW at 11:59 pm ET! 🏆⏰ Apply now: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel...

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 21/03/2026

Chilean astronomer @terepaneque.bsky.social shares her science and wonder with people around the world. ✨🔭 Teresa was a top prize winner of our #SciComm awards in the Research Scientist: Grad Student category. 🏆 Now it’s your turn! 2 weeks left to apply: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel...

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 12/03/2026

A reminder that applications are currently open for the NASEM Schmidt #Scicomm Awards, which come with a top prize of $40K in each category and welcome into a networked community of previous winners. 🧪🔭⚛️ Submit your work for consideration! www.nationalacademies.org/programs/NAE...

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National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications

The National Academies are accepting submissions to an annual award program that aims to recognize and develop excellence in science communication by research scientists, science journalists, and scie...

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Dr Patience Kiyuka @pkiyuka.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🏆 The 2026 Science Communication Awards are now open! If you’re a science journalist, communicator, or researcher creating public-facing work communicating #STEM, I encourage you to apply. Deadline: April 3, 2026 Apply: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel... #SciComm

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 11/03/2026

2025 winner @callimcflurry.bsky.social tells the stories behind scientific discoveries, focusing on the people and systems that make them possible. 🔗 Apply by April 3, 2026 for our #scicomm awards which recognize excellent science journalists like Calli: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel...

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · 02/03/2026

The application period for our 2026 SciComm Excellence Awards is now open. These awards honor science communicators, journalists, and researchers who communicated issues or advances in science, engineering, and medicine in 2025. Learn more and apply by April 3: ow.ly/HpTP50YoiIy

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Rebecca Boyle 🌕 @rboyle31.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

You should apply for this award, starting today & through April 3. I almost didn’t enter in 2025, and then someone reminded me my book was eligible. So I went for it - and won the top journalism prize! 💰 You can’t win contests you don’t enter. Submit your best work & you might win - just ask me.

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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This is a great awards program for science communication. Enter now (before April 3) and/or please encourage others to do so. Categories include researchers (early, mid- & late career), journalists, independent & institutional. From @nationalacademies.org & @schmidtsciences.bsky.social

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Steven Strogatz @stevenstrogatz.com · 02/03/2026

The 2026 Science Communication Awards are now open! If you’re a science journalist, communicator, or researcher creating public-facing work communicating #STEM, I encourage you to apply. Deadline: April 3, 2026 Apply: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel... #SciComm

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National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 02/03/2026

🏆 Our science communication awards are now open! These awards recognize exceptional science journalists, communicators, and researchers whose work in 2025 made #STEM accessible and engaging for broad audiences. Deadline: April 3, 2026 Apply now: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel... #scicomm

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 26/02/2026

🎬 Join us for a special screening of the film OBSERVER by @scicommlab.bsky.social to explore and celebrate the power of observation! 📅 Saturday, March 21 🕒 2:00–4:00 PM (doors open 1:30 PM) 📍 National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC 🎟️ RSVP now: www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-environ... #scicomm #film

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DC Environmental Film Festival: Observer (2026 Stone Award Winner)

Join Cultural Programs of the NAS and the DC Environmental Film Festival for a special screening of the award-winning film OBSERVER.

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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 19/02/2026

In the most recent episode of Tiny Matters, two #SciComm awardees, @samjscience.bsky.social and @fieseler.bsky.social, explore the fascinating science and history of wind power. 🌬️ 🎧 Listen here: www.acs.org/pressroom/ti... #WindPower

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