Communicating Science Funding Cuts What happens when the words “diversity” and “gender” are scrubbed from public science content, and trusted communicators are let go without warning? Across the U.S., science communicators are grappling with a new reality shaped by shifting priorities and deep … [Read more...] about Navigating Science Funding Cuts
Visualizing Climate Change
Visualizing climate and water data from the humid tropics Illustrating El Niño’s Footprint in Costa Rica’s Watersheds El Niño vs. La Niña—what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Do they bring more snow, flooding, or drought? The answer depends a lot on where you live. Here in the … [Read more...] about Visualizing Climate Change
Aftermath of Wildfires: Visualizing Landslide Risk
Aftermath of Wildfires: Visualizing Landslide Risk Hurricane-force winds, fires that devastated neighborhoods in hours, and toxic debris left behind—survivors of the Eaton and Palisade wildfires have already endured so much. As they begin the long process of rebuilding, another hazard looms: … [Read more...] about Aftermath of Wildfires: Visualizing Landslide Risk
Science Funding Guide
Science in Crisis: Navigating a Funding Shortfall in U.S. Research Currently, the United States—long heralded as a global leader in scientific and engineering innovation—faces a science-funding crisis that threatens the very foundation of its research enterprise (Wired and NBC). With university … [Read more...] about Science Funding Guide
Google Quantum AI
Quantum Computing with Google: Illustrating the Unimaginable Have you heard? Quantum computing is going to change the world. At least, that’s what we keep hearing! But when will this "quantum revolution" finally arrive? It sometimes feels like we're just on the cusp. Yet, after … [Read more...] about Google Quantum AI
Exoplanets Life Origins
Exploring Exoplanets & the Origins of Life with an Astrophysicist: Ted Bergin on SayoStudio Science Podcast Green aliens, exoplanets, and the origins of life… how can you not be intrigued? We pinch ourselves for getting to illustrate Dr. (Edwin) Ted Bergin’s planetary research. Unsurprisingly, … [Read more...] about Exoplanets Life Origins
Nature Cover Human Cell Atlas
From Sketches to Science: Creating the Nature Cover for the Human Cell Atlas Behind the Scenes of a Nature Journal Cover: From Concept to Creation Are you a scientist dreaming of your work featured on the cover of a prestigious journal like Nature? If so, you’re not alone. Having your … [Read more...] about Nature Cover Human Cell Atlas
Ten ways to use your science visuals
Ten Ways to Use Your Science Visuals How to get the most out of your investment in original science graphics We’ve spoken before about the value of science visuals, particularly when you hire a professional science communicator. However, crafting a custom science graphic IS an … [Read more...] about Ten ways to use your science visuals