Science & Fiction
@scienceandfiction.net
I am ✨ Science & Fiction ✨ a #scicomm project created by @helenahartmann.com. Fictional short stories that explain the science behind them.
New story monthly.
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
#ScienceandFiction #wisskomm
New story monthly.
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
#ScienceandFiction #wisskomm
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This is 💙 Science & Fiction 💙 where scientific results & fictional stories intersect.
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
We're excited to be a part of this year's @wisskon.bsky.social organized by the @nawik.de 💙
@helenahartmann.com is ready to tell you all about the magic of #scicomm #storytelling through fictional #shortstories! 😱
@helenahartmann.com is ready to tell you all about the magic of #scicomm #storytelling through fictional #shortstories! 😱
📚🔬 Science & Fiction – Wissenschaft erzählt Geschichten!
Dr. Helena Hartmann @helenahartmann.com verbindet in fiktionalen Kurzgeschichten aktuelle Forschung mit Literatur – von Sci-Fi bis Romantik. #Wisskomm
#WissKon25 | Projektvorstellungen (Block II) | 16:00 | 📸 André Zelck
Dr. Helena Hartmann @helenahartmann.com verbindet in fiktionalen Kurzgeschichten aktuelle Forschung mit Literatur – von Sci-Fi bis Romantik. #Wisskomm
#WissKon25 | Projektvorstellungen (Block II) | 16:00 | 📸 André Zelck
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We're excited to be a part of this year's @wisskon.bsky.social organized by the @nawik.de 💙
@helenahartmann.com is ready to tell you all about the magic of #scicomm #storytelling through fictional #shortstories! 😱
@helenahartmann.com is ready to tell you all about the magic of #scicomm #storytelling through fictional #shortstories! 😱
I think #Halloween is the right time to share this (very real) horror story by @emiliecaspar.bsky.social 😱
Read it (if you dare): scienceandfiction.net/stories/22_t...
Read it (if you dare): scienceandfiction.net/stories/22_t...
October 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I think #Halloween is the right time to share this (very real) horror story by @emiliecaspar.bsky.social 😱
Read it (if you dare): scienceandfiction.net/stories/22_t...
Read it (if you dare): scienceandfiction.net/stories/22_t...
Have you read this month's short story yet? ⤵️
🎲 New #ScienceandFiction short story 🎲
This month, @lauragschw.bsky.social talks about anhedonia and how our mood may affect our gaming behavior! 🃏
Content warning: Mental health, depression, anhedonia
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/34_i...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This month, @lauragschw.bsky.social talks about anhedonia and how our mood may affect our gaming behavior! 🃏
Content warning: Mental health, depression, anhedonia
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/34_i...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Have you read this month's short story yet? ⤵️
Nearly 450 people here are interested in #ScienceandFiction short stories 💙
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October 21, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Nearly 450 people here are interested in #ScienceandFiction short stories 💙
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See below to read a short story from our member @lauragschw.bsky.social describing her research - really cool way to communicate science!
🎲 New #ScienceandFiction short story 🎲
This month, @lauragschw.bsky.social talks about anhedonia and how our mood may affect our gaming behavior! 🃏
Content warning: Mental health, depression, anhedonia
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/34_i...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This month, @lauragschw.bsky.social talks about anhedonia and how our mood may affect our gaming behavior! 🃏
Content warning: Mental health, depression, anhedonia
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/34_i...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
October 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
See below to read a short story from our member @lauragschw.bsky.social describing her research - really cool way to communicate science!
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I love this idea. This is the type of public-facing scicomm that gives a scientist a renewed and refreshed perspective on their own work. I champion scientists engaging in ways that fill their own cups here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
BUT!! fiction writing is a challenge (at least for me). /1
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
BUT!! fiction writing is a challenge (at least for me). /1
This is 💙 Science & Fiction 💙 where scientific results & fictional stories intersect.
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
October 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I love this idea. This is the type of public-facing scicomm that gives a scientist a renewed and refreshed perspective on their own work. I champion scientists engaging in ways that fill their own cups here:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
BUT!! fiction writing is a challenge (at least for me). /1
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
BUT!! fiction writing is a challenge (at least for me). /1
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I tried it, and it was a great experience! You've got to check out the work by Helena and her guest writers! See if it's something you'd like as well - you won't be disappointed if you are interested in science and fiction!
Have you ever tried explaining your research with ... a short story?! 🤔
Believe me, it's extremely gratifying to change your perspective and let your creativity run loose. 💙
Then YOU can be a guest author for @scienceandfiction.net! 😱
DM me for more info 😁
Believe me, it's extremely gratifying to change your perspective and let your creativity run loose. 💙
Then YOU can be a guest author for @scienceandfiction.net! 😱
DM me for more info 😁
This is 💙 Science & Fiction 💙 where scientific results & fictional stories intersect.
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
October 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I tried it, and it was a great experience! You've got to check out the work by Helena and her guest writers! See if it's something you'd like as well - you won't be disappointed if you are interested in science and fiction!
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Sounds like great fun! Already thinking of a storyline.
Have you ever tried explaining your research with ... a short story?! 🤔
Believe me, it's extremely gratifying to change your perspective and let your creativity run loose. 💙
Then YOU can be a guest author for @scienceandfiction.net! 😱
DM me for more info 😁
Believe me, it's extremely gratifying to change your perspective and let your creativity run loose. 💙
Then YOU can be a guest author for @scienceandfiction.net! 😱
DM me for more info 😁
This is 💙 Science & Fiction 💙 where scientific results & fictional stories intersect.
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
October 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Sounds like great fun! Already thinking of a storyline.
Reposted by Science & Fiction
Have you ever tried explaining your research with ... a short story?! 🤔
Believe me, it's extremely gratifying to change your perspective and let your creativity run loose. 💙
Then YOU can be a guest author for @scienceandfiction.net! 😱
DM me for more info 😁
Believe me, it's extremely gratifying to change your perspective and let your creativity run loose. 💙
Then YOU can be a guest author for @scienceandfiction.net! 😱
DM me for more info 😁
This is 💙 Science & Fiction 💙 where scientific results & fictional stories intersect.
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
October 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Have you ever tried explaining your research with ... a short story?! 🤔
Believe me, it's extremely gratifying to change your perspective and let your creativity run loose. 💙
Then YOU can be a guest author for @scienceandfiction.net! 😱
DM me for more info 😁
Believe me, it's extremely gratifying to change your perspective and let your creativity run loose. 💙
Then YOU can be a guest author for @scienceandfiction.net! 😱
DM me for more info 😁
🎲 New #ScienceandFiction short story 🎲
This month, @lauragschw.bsky.social talks about anhedonia and how our mood may affect our gaming behavior! 🃏
Content warning: Mental health, depression, anhedonia
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/34_i...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This month, @lauragschw.bsky.social talks about anhedonia and how our mood may affect our gaming behavior! 🃏
Content warning: Mental health, depression, anhedonia
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/34_i...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
🎲 New #ScienceandFiction short story 🎲
This month, @lauragschw.bsky.social talks about anhedonia and how our mood may affect our gaming behavior! 🃏
Content warning: Mental health, depression, anhedonia
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/34_i...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This month, @lauragschw.bsky.social talks about anhedonia and how our mood may affect our gaming behavior! 🃏
Content warning: Mental health, depression, anhedonia
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/34_i...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
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Thanks so much to everybody who already supported the project on @ko-fi.com! 💙
For anybody who would like to help support running costs, you can donate here starting from 1 Euro: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
It's also possible to order fancy stickers here: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
For anybody who would like to help support running costs, you can donate here starting from 1 Euro: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
It's also possible to order fancy stickers here: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
Science & Fiction Sticker
Commission available on Ko-fi.com
ko-fi.com
September 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Thanks so much to everybody who already supported the project on @ko-fi.com! 💙
For anybody who would like to help support running costs, you can donate here starting from 1 Euro: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
It's also possible to order fancy stickers here: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
For anybody who would like to help support running costs, you can donate here starting from 1 Euro: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
It's also possible to order fancy stickers here: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
Have you read last month's short story yet? 🐬
🐬 New #ScienceandFiction short story 🐬
This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/33_t...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/33_t...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
October 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Have you read last month's short story yet? 🐬
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Thank you @helenahartmann.com and @scienceandfiction.net for sharing my short story! I hope it helps bring needed awareness to the plight of the vaquita porpoise 🐬
🐬 New #ScienceandFiction short story 🐬
This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/33_t...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/33_t...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
September 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thank you @helenahartmann.com and @scienceandfiction.net for sharing my short story! I hope it helps bring needed awareness to the plight of the vaquita porpoise 🐬
🐬 New #ScienceandFiction short story 🐬
This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/33_t...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/33_t...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
September 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🐬 New #ScienceandFiction short story 🐬
This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/33_t...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/33_t...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
Can't wait for some new stories to be submitted! 🤩
Thank you so much for this very interesting introduction to science communication! You conducted the workshop as if you had done it 372,847 times. :) I learned a lot, and I would be happy if I could publish a short story through your project, "Science & Fiction." :)
September 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Can't wait for some new stories to be submitted! 🤩
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Is there anybody in my bubble that likes to write stories, and would be up for trying to write something for my project @scienceandfiction.net?
It's a great way to practice your science communication and try something new! 💙
DM me for more info!
It's a great way to practice your science communication and try something new! 💙
DM me for more info!
This is 💙 Science & Fiction 💙, where scientific results and fictional stories intersect.
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science and b) read #sciencefiction at the same time. ✨
Go here to see what it's all about: 🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.com
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.com/de
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science and b) read #sciencefiction at the same time. ✨
Go here to see what it's all about: 🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.com
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.com/de
March 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Is there anybody in my bubble that likes to write stories, and would be up for trying to write something for my project @scienceandfiction.net?
It's a great way to practice your science communication and try something new! 💙
DM me for more info!
It's a great way to practice your science communication and try something new! 💙
DM me for more info!
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Today and tomorrow I am giving my first #scicomm workshop all on my own 😱
It's all about communicating science through fictional short stories (like in @scienceandfiction.net) and on social media! 🤩
It's all about communicating science through fictional short stories (like in @scienceandfiction.net) and on social media! 🤩
September 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Today and tomorrow I am giving my first #scicomm workshop all on my own 😱
It's all about communicating science through fictional short stories (like in @scienceandfiction.net) and on social media! 🤩
It's all about communicating science through fictional short stories (like in @scienceandfiction.net) and on social media! 🤩
Thanks so much to everybody who already supported the project on @ko-fi.com! 💙
For anybody who would like to help support running costs, you can donate here starting from 1 Euro: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
It's also possible to order fancy stickers here: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
For anybody who would like to help support running costs, you can donate here starting from 1 Euro: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
It's also possible to order fancy stickers here: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
Science & Fiction Sticker
Commission available on Ko-fi.com
ko-fi.com
September 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Thanks so much to everybody who already supported the project on @ko-fi.com! 💙
For anybody who would like to help support running costs, you can donate here starting from 1 Euro: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
It's also possible to order fancy stickers here: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
For anybody who would like to help support running costs, you can donate here starting from 1 Euro: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
It's also possible to order fancy stickers here: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
While we're waiting for the september #ScienceandFiction story, have a look at all other previous stories - there are already 32 uploaded! 🤯😱
This is 💙 Science & Fiction 💙 where scientific results & fictional stories intersect.
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read exciting fictional stories ✨
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
Support: ko-fi.com/scienceandfi...
#scicomm #wisskomm
August 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
While we're waiting for the september #ScienceandFiction story, have a look at all other previous stories - there are already 32 uploaded! 🤯😱
Have you already read this month's absolute gem of a #scifi story from @annahenschel.bsky.social? 🛸
#scicomm #wisskomm
#scicomm #wisskomm
✨ New #ScienceandFiction short story ✨
This month, the fantastic @annahenschel.bsky.social takes us on a mysterious shuttle ride to become someone (or something?) else 🦋🌕
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/32_s...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This month, the fantastic @annahenschel.bsky.social takes us on a mysterious shuttle ride to become someone (or something?) else 🦋🌕
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/32_s...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
August 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Have you already read this month's absolute gem of a #scifi story from @annahenschel.bsky.social? 🛸
#scicomm #wisskomm
#scicomm #wisskomm
August 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Super exited for you all to read this one! I have been trying to get @annahenschel.bsky.social on the blog for a looong time and she's finally here 💙
✨ New #ScienceandFiction short story ✨
This month, the fantastic @annahenschel.bsky.social takes us on a mysterious shuttle ride to become someone (or something?) else 🦋🌕
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/32_s...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This month, the fantastic @annahenschel.bsky.social takes us on a mysterious shuttle ride to become someone (or something?) else 🦋🌕
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/32_s...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
August 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Super exited for you all to read this one! I have been trying to get @annahenschel.bsky.social on the blog for a looong time and she's finally here 💙
✨ New #ScienceandFiction short story ✨
This month, the fantastic @annahenschel.bsky.social takes us on a mysterious shuttle ride to become someone (or something?) else 🦋🌕
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/32_s...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This month, the fantastic @annahenschel.bsky.social takes us on a mysterious shuttle ride to become someone (or something?) else 🦋🌕
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/32_s...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
August 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
✨ New #ScienceandFiction short story ✨
This month, the fantastic @annahenschel.bsky.social takes us on a mysterious shuttle ride to become someone (or something?) else 🦋🌕
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/32_s...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This month, the fantastic @annahenschel.bsky.social takes us on a mysterious shuttle ride to become someone (or something?) else 🦋🌕
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/32_s...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
Guess what - the next #ScienceandFiction short story is coming early this month, and it's a great one! 💙
Get ready for some utopian sci-fi! 🤯
In the meantime, read the last story ⤵️
Get ready for some utopian sci-fi! 🤯
In the meantime, read the last story ⤵️
💙 New #ScienceandFiction short story 💙
This month, Ram Priyadharshini Ramachandran transports us into a world where dreams predict world events 😴🌎 - but can this also go wrong?
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/31_d...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
This month, Ram Priyadharshini Ramachandran transports us into a world where dreams predict world events 😴🌎 - but can this also go wrong?
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/31_d...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
August 2, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Guess what - the next #ScienceandFiction short story is coming early this month, and it's a great one! 💙
Get ready for some utopian sci-fi! 🤯
In the meantime, read the last story ⤵️
Get ready for some utopian sci-fi! 🤯
In the meantime, read the last story ⤵️
I have some spontaneous open slots for 2025, if anybody is up for writing a #scicomm short story? 😁
Intrigued? Send @helenahartmann.com a DM!
Intrigued? Send @helenahartmann.com a DM!
This is 💙 Science & Fiction 💙 where scientific results & fictional stories intersect.
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read #sciencefiction at the same time ✨
See what it's all about:
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
#scicomm #wisskomm
A space for people who like to a) learn about #science & b) read #sciencefiction at the same time ✨
See what it's all about:
🇬🇧 www.scienceandfiction.net
🇩🇪 www.scienceandfiction.net/de
#scicomm #wisskomm
July 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I have some spontaneous open slots for 2025, if anybody is up for writing a #scicomm short story? 😁
Intrigued? Send @helenahartmann.com a DM!
Intrigued? Send @helenahartmann.com a DM!