Documentary Film Production: Learn how to plan impactful academic films. This guide covers filmmaking, grants, footage, post-production and the pre-production process.

Science films aren't just documentaries anymore; they're your secret weapon for massive impact.

From a science filmmaker's perspective, these 20 documentaries represent masterclasses in visual storytelling, scientific translation, and conservation messaging.

Science communication is about bridging worlds, building trust, and creating meaningful dialogue between researchers and the public.

How do you film the invisible? How do you make quantum mechanics not just understandable but captivating? And how do you ensure that you don’t sacrifice the truth you’re trying to communicate by simplifying complex research for broader audiences?

Science films play an increasingly vital role in how we understand how the world works.

Through real-world success stories like the Kelp Currency documentary and HeardAI project, this guide explores how visual media is revolutionizing the way we communicate academic insights and engage with scientific discoveries.

Science communication—or SciComm for short—is the art of translating complex scientific ideas into accessible, engaging narratives. It creates a bridge between the scientific community and the public’s understanding of science. This ensures that essential knowledge doesn't languish behind laboratory walls or academic jargon.

In this post, we’ll explore 8 visual storytelling techniques that can captivate people with science content, including case studies and examples of how you can make your science communication more engaging, memorable, and impactful.

Storytelling in science is not just about producing colorful anecdotes. It is about placing the audience at the heart of the journey—letting them see, hear, and feel why discovery matters. Let’s look at how the principles of storytelling, the creativity of branding, and the robustness of scientific inquiry intertwine to shape compelling narratives with the power to build connection.

People judge a website within seconds.

Having a well-designed website isn’t just a bonus—it’s essential for making sure people find, trust, and understand your work.

So, you want your science to stand out, whether that’s to attract new collaborators or new students. Did you know one of the best ways you can do that is through branding?

Think about this…

Your lab’s logo isn’t just an image—it’s the front door to your lab and the brand it presents to the world.

In this post we’ll talk about the key principles of visual design that make science communication more effective and engaging. From color theory to typography, we'll explore how thoughtful design choices can transform complex scientific concepts into clear, memorable messages.

We've created a lot of research lab websites in 2024. Here are five websites that we feel perfectly blend storytelling, design, and scientific communication — while featuring amazing research and breakthroughs.

In this guide we will explore effective strategies to enhance your lab's online visibility using social media, focusing on key platforms like Bluesky, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Essential tools and strategies for effective science communication in the digital age. This guide equips science communicators with practical tips to translate complex concepts into engaging content, reaching diverse audiences and making a lasting impact in the field of science communication.

Discover the essential elements for creating a user-friendly lab website that effectively showcases your research and engages visitors. Find out how to optimize your lab website for search engines and attract collaborators, students, and potential funders.

 Science communication provides context and a way for the public to understand why research is critical to understand a particular topic or policy. But let's face it, sharing science with non-scientists can be challenging.

Whether you’re aiming to attract funding, collaborators, or simply share your research with the world, your website needs to be both visually appealing and highly functional.

A lab logo empowers research groups to take control of their identity and share their unique personality with the world.