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How do brain researchers study #drugaddiction? 🔍
Mohit Nikalje explores neuroscientist @christian-luscher.bsky.social's groundbreaking work, revealing how markets, supply chains, and brain circuits intertwine in shaping the story of addiction.
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Mohit Nikalje explores neuroscientist @christian-luscher.bsky.social's groundbreaking work, revealing how markets, supply chains, and brain circuits intertwine in shaping the story of addiction.
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Is Addiction Market-Driven? Neurobiologist Christian Lüscher throws light on the price of pleasure — The Experimentalist
Mohit Nikalje Tariffs and trade wars are looming threats to the global economy today, but historically, such forces have also challenged our understanding of drug addiction, showing that it is ...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:57 AM
How do brain researchers study #drugaddiction? 🔍
Mohit Nikalje explores neuroscientist @christian-luscher.bsky.social's groundbreaking work, revealing how markets, supply chains, and brain circuits intertwine in shaping the story of addiction.
www.theexperimentalist.org/behindthedis...
Mohit Nikalje explores neuroscientist @christian-luscher.bsky.social's groundbreaking work, revealing how markets, supply chains, and brain circuits intertwine in shaping the story of addiction.
www.theexperimentalist.org/behindthedis...
As the U.S. gov moves towards selectively revoking research grants and cutting federal research jobs, the scientific community is left asking:
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
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What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
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How Fancy Comma continues to be the torchbearer for voicing Science Policy Change — The Experimentalist
Eisha Mhatre In the whirlwind of early 2020, just before the world shifted dramatically, Sheeva Azma launched Fancy Comma, LLC , a science communication consultancy with humble aspirations. ...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
As the U.S. gov moves towards selectively revoking research grants and cutting federal research jobs, the scientific community is left asking:
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/how...
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/how...
Before you start a podcast or plan that exciting event, you may want to ask yourself, "Why?"
This wonderful resource from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is open-access!
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This wonderful resource from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is open-access!
www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon...
Science Communication for Scientists | Linking Strategy with Creativit
Grounded in strategic thinking and social science research, this textbook empowers students to confidently navigate skillful and effective science
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October 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Before you start a podcast or plan that exciting event, you may want to ask yourself, "Why?"
This wonderful resource from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is open-access!
www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon...
This wonderful resource from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is open-access!
www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon...
We are back with episode 3 of Art x Science Conversations, this time diving into the world of #corals and studying them in the backdrop of the #desert.
Featuring Dr. Liza Roger from @asu-sms.bsky.social & Dr. Raquel Peixoto from KAUST
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Featuring Dr. Liza Roger from @asu-sms.bsky.social & Dr. Raquel Peixoto from KAUST
Register here: www.theexperimentalist.org/services/eve...
September 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We are back with episode 3 of Art x Science Conversations, this time diving into the world of #corals and studying them in the backdrop of the #desert.
Featuring Dr. Liza Roger from @asu-sms.bsky.social & Dr. Raquel Peixoto from KAUST
Register here: www.theexperimentalist.org/services/eve...
Featuring Dr. Liza Roger from @asu-sms.bsky.social & Dr. Raquel Peixoto from KAUST
Register here: www.theexperimentalist.org/services/eve...
How does a mother’s diet influence an infant’s gut health, immunity, and development during lactation?
Check out our latest article featuring Dr. Mahesh Desai from the Luxembourg Institute of Health, written by Mohit Nikalje for The Experimentalist www.theexperimentalist.org/microbes/whe...
Check out our latest article featuring Dr. Mahesh Desai from the Luxembourg Institute of Health, written by Mohit Nikalje for The Experimentalist www.theexperimentalist.org/microbes/whe...
August 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
How does a mother’s diet influence an infant’s gut health, immunity, and development during lactation?
Check out our latest article featuring Dr. Mahesh Desai from the Luxembourg Institute of Health, written by Mohit Nikalje for The Experimentalist www.theexperimentalist.org/microbes/whe...
Check out our latest article featuring Dr. Mahesh Desai from the Luxembourg Institute of Health, written by Mohit Nikalje for The Experimentalist www.theexperimentalist.org/microbes/whe...
Does science communication need a research-based approach? Santiago Gisler, founder of @ivoryembassy.bsky.social tells you why in our latest article:
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Are we ready for evidence-based science communication? — The Experimentalist
Santiago Gisler Science communication has never been more visible—or debated—in our society. TikTok videos teach us about black holes, and blog posts discuss vaccines and climate change. We’re all tr...
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June 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Does science communication need a research-based approach? Santiago Gisler, founder of @ivoryembassy.bsky.social tells you why in our latest article:
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/are...
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/are...
This World Environment Day, take a moment to tune into our latest Art X Science Conversations podcast, created in collaboration with Emerging Creatives of Science, now streaming on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1wOzpZW...
Art X Science Conversations
Podcast · Emerging Creatives of Science · A collaborative community of creative science communicators comes together to talk about topics across both science and art and where creative problem solving...
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June 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This World Environment Day, take a moment to tune into our latest Art X Science Conversations podcast, created in collaboration with Emerging Creatives of Science, now streaming on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1wOzpZW...
@emmafcamp.bsky.social is working at the frontlines of #coral reef conservation, studying how resilient 'super corals' may help ecosystems survive in a changing climate.
Her community-driven restoration, the Coral Nurture program, is the first of its kind in science tourism, writes Mohit Nikalje
Her community-driven restoration, the Coral Nurture program, is the first of its kind in science tourism, writes Mohit Nikalje
May 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
@emmafcamp.bsky.social is working at the frontlines of #coral reef conservation, studying how resilient 'super corals' may help ecosystems survive in a changing climate.
Her community-driven restoration, the Coral Nurture program, is the first of its kind in science tourism, writes Mohit Nikalje
Her community-driven restoration, the Coral Nurture program, is the first of its kind in science tourism, writes Mohit Nikalje
5 personal climate stories from around the world remind us to reimagine how we talk about climate.
Written by Anurag Srivastava: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/craft...
#artXsci #podcast #storytelling #climateaction #climateadvocacy
Written by Anurag Srivastava: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/craft...
#artXsci #podcast #storytelling #climateaction #climateadvocacy
Crafting Local Climate Change Stories to Spark Global Action — The Experimentalist
Anurag Srivastava
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May 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
5 personal climate stories from around the world remind us to reimagine how we talk about climate.
Written by Anurag Srivastava: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/craft...
#artXsci #podcast #storytelling #climateaction #climateadvocacy
Written by Anurag Srivastava: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/craft...
#artXsci #podcast #storytelling #climateaction #climateadvocacy
"We owe women centuries of research"— Dr. Lisa Mosconi
Reflecting on similar thoughts, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai sheds light on how women and other marginalized communities are frequently underrepresented in research studies
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#alzheimers #BrainHealth
Reflecting on similar thoughts, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai sheds light on how women and other marginalized communities are frequently underrepresented in research studies
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#alzheimers #BrainHealth
Looking at Alzheimer’s beyond genetics— with insights from Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai — The Experimentalist
In recent years, Blue Zones —regions known for their high numbers of centenarians—have captured the public’s imagination, sparking interest in the science of healthy aging. While scientists have long...
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April 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
"We owe women centuries of research"— Dr. Lisa Mosconi
Reflecting on similar thoughts, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai sheds light on how women and other marginalized communities are frequently underrepresented in research studies
www.theexperimentalist.org/behindthedis...
#alzheimers #BrainHealth
Reflecting on similar thoughts, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai sheds light on how women and other marginalized communities are frequently underrepresented in research studies
www.theexperimentalist.org/behindthedis...
#alzheimers #BrainHealth
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I feel like I say this a lot, but what's amazing is that the animal has no idea that it's so perfectly camouflaged. The undirected process of evolution works as a pretty amazing optimization algorithm.
Not great news for the geckos that don't make the 'cut', but hey, birds gotta eat.
Not great news for the geckos that don't make the 'cut', but hey, birds gotta eat.
Mossy leaf-tailed gecko, Uroplatus sikorae, Madagascar. These lizards have some of the most amazing camouflage in nature. I especially love the fractal fringing on the bottom jaw, feet, and body, which helps break up the lizard's outline. 🦎🌿 #herps
March 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I feel like I say this a lot, but what's amazing is that the animal has no idea that it's so perfectly camouflaged. The undirected process of evolution works as a pretty amazing optimization algorithm.
Not great news for the geckos that don't make the 'cut', but hey, birds gotta eat.
Not great news for the geckos that don't make the 'cut', but hey, birds gotta eat.
Women in STEM should tell more stories. Today, there are numerous platforms ⤵️ to engage and make our voices heard, provide us with tools to share our voices, and shape the changes that include us.
#creativesolutions #WomenInSTEM #artXscience
#creativesolutions #WomenInSTEM #artXscience
March 29, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Women in STEM should tell more stories. Today, there are numerous platforms ⤵️ to engage and make our voices heard, provide us with tools to share our voices, and shape the changes that include us.
#creativesolutions #WomenInSTEM #artXscience
#creativesolutions #WomenInSTEM #artXscience
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Here's part two of my series with @brettfavaro.bsky.social on tips for speaking to journalists as a scientist, this week focusing on things every scientist should know about how interviews work (and do not work). Please read and share!
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Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 2, mechanics of the interview
By David Shiffman and Brett Favaro. Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness o…
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March 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Here's part two of my series with @brettfavaro.bsky.social on tips for speaking to journalists as a scientist, this week focusing on things every scientist should know about how interviews work (and do not work). Please read and share!
www.southernfriedscience.com/advice-for-t... 🧪#SciComm
www.southernfriedscience.com/advice-for-t... 🧪#SciComm
Following our article: www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/cre... we invite you to brainstorm on each of the solutions we listed to highlight biases that still exist in our academic circles.
First up, what #games would you recommend at science retreats to spark discussions on gender equity?
First up, what #games would you recommend at science retreats to spark discussions on gender equity?
March 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Following our article: www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/cre... we invite you to brainstorm on each of the solutions we listed to highlight biases that still exist in our academic circles.
First up, what #games would you recommend at science retreats to spark discussions on gender equity?
First up, what #games would you recommend at science retreats to spark discussions on gender equity?
How important are analogies to our science stories?
Diatoms- think solar panels
Autoimmunity- similar to biting your tongue
They simplify complex ideas, create relatable connections, and make stories more memorable.
#scicomm #sciencestories #analogy
Diatoms- think solar panels
Autoimmunity- similar to biting your tongue
They simplify complex ideas, create relatable connections, and make stories more memorable.
#scicomm #sciencestories #analogy
March 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
How important are analogies to our science stories?
Diatoms- think solar panels
Autoimmunity- similar to biting your tongue
They simplify complex ideas, create relatable connections, and make stories more memorable.
#scicomm #sciencestories #analogy
Diatoms- think solar panels
Autoimmunity- similar to biting your tongue
They simplify complex ideas, create relatable connections, and make stories more memorable.
#scicomm #sciencestories #analogy
Today, more than ever, as grants and funding supporting inclusivity come under threat, it is crucial to redirect the discussion on gender equity in STEM. 💡
Why does this conversation need a fresh perspective?
#scicomm #equityinSTEM
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Why does this conversation need a fresh perspective?
#scicomm #equityinSTEM
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Art x Science Conversations I: Creatively Solving Gender Inequity in STEM — The Experimentalist
Eisha Mhatre, Melissa Pappas & Anurag Srivastava Real-world problems are interdisciplinary. Take some of the biggest problems we face today — climate change, resource scarcity and disease outbrea...
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March 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today, more than ever, as grants and funding supporting inclusivity come under threat, it is crucial to redirect the discussion on gender equity in STEM. 💡
Why does this conversation need a fresh perspective?
#scicomm #equityinSTEM
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/cre...
Why does this conversation need a fresh perspective?
#scicomm #equityinSTEM
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/cre...
We live in an uncertain, volatile climate today where limited words and big threads are not enough to put our opinions constructively. We invite researchers and readers to submit opinion pieces on the current academic climate. Your voice will definitely find a home @theexperimentalist.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
We live in an uncertain, volatile climate today where limited words and big threads are not enough to put our opinions constructively. We invite researchers and readers to submit opinion pieces on the current academic climate. Your voice will definitely find a home @theexperimentalist.bsky.social
The first article of the year is out. Also the firsts of our Opinion pieces.
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#artificialintelligence
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#artificialintelligence
Why are we so afraid of Artificial Intelligence? — The Experimentalist
Wherever you go these days— whether in casual coffee conversations or scrolling through your timeline— fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be creeping into every discussion. Let's explore wh...
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February 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The first article of the year is out. Also the firsts of our Opinion pieces.
www.theexperimentalist.org/community/wh...
#artificialintelligence
www.theexperimentalist.org/community/wh...
#artificialintelligence
What if the solutions for climate change we are desperately searching for already exist, embedded in the traditions, stories, and sustainable practices of Indigenous communities?
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Three films that redefine our perceptions on changing climate: notes from the 6th Global Science Film Festival, Zurich — The Experimentalist
When we discuss climate change, we often forget that people have been navigating environmental upheavals for centuries. Indigenous communities around the world have survived droughts, floods, earthqua...
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November 14, 2024 at 6:34 PM
What if the solutions for climate change we are desperately searching for already exist, embedded in the traditions, stories, and sustainable practices of Indigenous communities?
Latest on the Experimentalist: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/three...
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We are back with a series of science communication workshops. Check them out:https://www.theexperimentalist.org/services
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May 22, 2024 at 8:32 AM
hello hello!
Missed us?
We are back with a series of science communication workshops. Check them out:https://www.theexperimentalist.org/services
Missed us?
We are back with a series of science communication workshops. Check them out:https://www.theexperimentalist.org/services
Want to book a creative thinking workshop for your research group, departmental retreat, or association? Have a look at The Experimentalist's new workshop series, from improv to storyboarding your science:
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April 15, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Want to book a creative thinking workshop for your research group, departmental retreat, or association? Have a look at The Experimentalist's new workshop series, from improv to storyboarding your science:
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Join us for our next monthly Improv for Scientists session- 16th February | 3-5 pm CET
Register by sending an email to theexperimentalist8@gmail.com
Register by sending an email to theexperimentalist8@gmail.com
February 8, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Join us for our next monthly Improv for Scientists session- 16th February | 3-5 pm CET
Register by sending an email to theexperimentalist8@gmail.com
Register by sending an email to theexperimentalist8@gmail.com
Attending @meehubs.bsky.social today? We are too.
If you are participating with a talk or a poster, comment here. We would like to ask you some questions for our upcoming Coverstory on MEEhubs meeting.
If you are participating with a talk or a poster, comment here. We would like to ask you some questions for our upcoming Coverstory on MEEhubs meeting.
January 9, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Attending @meehubs.bsky.social today? We are too.
If you are participating with a talk or a poster, comment here. We would like to ask you some questions for our upcoming Coverstory on MEEhubs meeting.
If you are participating with a talk or a poster, comment here. We would like to ask you some questions for our upcoming Coverstory on MEEhubs meeting.
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Our lab is hiring two postdocs! They’ll work on a new R01 with Drs. Aaron Young, Greg Sawicki, and Trisha Kesar on intelligent exos for post-stroke mobility. Cool joint positions between Georgia Tech and Emory!
More info on our lab website: t.co/3Y2sscaUg9
More info on our lab website: t.co/3Y2sscaUg9
Joining the Lab -
Joining the Lab Postdoctoral Fellows We currently have two openings for postdoctoral fellows in our lab. The two postdoctoral fellows will work on an NIH R01 jointly with Dr. Greg Sawicki (Georgia Tec...
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January 4, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Our lab is hiring two postdocs! They’ll work on a new R01 with Drs. Aaron Young, Greg Sawicki, and Trisha Kesar on intelligent exos for post-stroke mobility. Cool joint positions between Georgia Tech and Emory!
More info on our lab website: t.co/3Y2sscaUg9
More info on our lab website: t.co/3Y2sscaUg9
How do climate change and habitat degradation affect the tropical bird population? Study by
IISc Bangalore and Univ Texas
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#ClimateCrisis #biodiversity
IISc Bangalore and Univ Texas
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#ClimateCrisis #biodiversity
January 6, 2024 at 11:21 AM
How do climate change and habitat degradation affect the tropical bird population? Study by
IISc Bangalore and Univ Texas
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ClimateCrisis #biodiversity
IISc Bangalore and Univ Texas
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ClimateCrisis #biodiversity