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I am ✨ Science & Fiction ✨ a #scicomm project created by @helenahartmann.com. Fictional short stories that explain the science behind them. New story monthly. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ www.scienceandfiction.net πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ www.scienceandfiction.net/de #ScienceandFiction #wisskomm
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I always think of my "Hey humans" short story when I see these birds looking at me πŸͺΏπŸ¦†πŸ¦β€β¬› Read it here: scienceandfiction.net/stories/25_h... (switch between German and English on the top right!)

This project now uses @clicky.com to collect web analytics like basic user info and which pages are accessed ✨ It's exciting to see from where in the world people are finding the project and reading the stories! πŸ’™

This is πŸ’™ Science & Fiction πŸ’™ 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: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ www.scienceandfiction.net πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ www.scienceandfiction.net/de #scicomm #wisskomm

Do you know about my "short stories to explain science" #scicomm project yet? I just uploaded a new one! ‡️🀩

We started putting together a Starter Pack for science podcasts & podcasters to help everyone find new shows and connect with old favorites. Reply or send us a message to be added or removed from the list! We're excited to see the science community growing on Bluesky! go.bsky.app/3TRnvZS #scicomm πŸ§ͺ

πŸ’™ New #ScienceandFiction short story is uploaded! πŸ’™ This time, Barbara Schmidt wrote a story about Arthur, a stable boy destined for great things, to explain her research on hypnosis! πŸ‘‘ πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ scienceandfiction.net/stories/28_e... πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/2... #wisskomm #scicomm

Did you know that this project is also on LinkedIn? That means you can add Science & Fiction to your LinkedIn page if you wrote a story for the project! πŸ’™

Can't wait for this month's short story! ⭐ Here's a little GIF teaser 😁

Thanks to everybody who recently submitted their stories and contacted me! I am overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and amount of people wanting to write stories πŸ’™

Science and Fiction is now featured in the short story format on @wisskomm.de ❀️

πŸ’™ New #ScienceandFiction short story is uploaded! πŸ’™ This time, Julian Packheiser wrote a love story about side preferences during hugging! πŸ«‚ πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ scienceandfiction.net/stories/27_h... πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/2... #wisskomm #scicomm

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! πŸ’™ DM me for more info!

Nearly 300 people here who are interested in fictional short stories πŸ’™ Next one is coming this weekend!

This project is now also on LinkedIn to spread the power of fictional storytelling for science communication even further πŸ’™ Follow me over there: www.linkedin.com/company/scie... #scicomm

New #ScienceandFiction short story is uploaded! This time, Lisa Dowler shared her thoughts on improvised somatic dance against acute pain πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ scienceandfiction.net/stories/26_a... πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/2...

It's almost time for another short story! What is your favourite genre to read? πŸ“šπŸ’™

Did you know I have a #scicomm project where scientific studies are explained with the help of short stories? πŸ’™ There's something for everyone - from romance over science fiction to horror - and even graphic novels and dance videos! 🀩 (I'm always looking for guest contributors, DM me!)

This is πŸ’™ Science & Fiction πŸ’™, 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: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ www.scienceandfiction.com πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ www.scienceandfiction.com/de

With all these amazing guest contributions, it was about time I wrote another short story for @scienceandfiction.bsky.social! πŸ’™

New #ScienceandFiction short story is up on the website! This time, founder @helenahartmann.bsky.social is writing about difficult conversations between birds and humans πŸ‘§πŸ¦†πŸ’¬ πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ scienceandfiction.net/stories/25_h... πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/2...

Did you know I enjoy a spot of creative writing from time to time? Check out a short story I wrote for @scienceandfiction.bsky.social :)

New #ScienceandFiction short story is up on the website! This time, @rinaguran.bsky.social is writing about a cook at a fish restaurant taking a closer look at her dishes... 🦞 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ scienceandfiction.net/stories/24_e... πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/2...

I have been a flexitarian for the last 8 years or so, early this year I made the shift to vegetarianism. This story was birthed this fall, on a holiday at the Italian seaside, where I looked a lobster in the eyes. Thank you to @helenahartmann.bsky.social for giving my story an amazing platform!

New #ScienceandFiction short story will be uploaded in a few days, this time by the fantastic @rinaguran.bsky.social πŸ’™ Teaser: 🦞

Can anybody guess what it is? πŸ’™

Excited to see The Weight of a Glance out with @scienceandfiction.bsky.social ! Loved turning science into something easy to connect withβ€”such a fun experience. Huge thanks for the invite and opportunity! If you’re curious about social exclusion and eye direction, have a read: πŸ‘‡

New #ScienceandFiction story is out by the fantastic Yu-Fang Yang! "The weight of a glance" tells a story about social exclusion and eye contact πŸ‘€ πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ scienceandfiction.net/stories/23_t... πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/2...

Did you know that I have my own #scicomm project where short stories are combined with actual science? It's available in both English and German! πŸ’™ Give @scienceandfiction.bsky.social a follow if you love reading 🫢 Read the stories here: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ www.scienceandfiction.net πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ www.scienceandfiction.net/de

Aaaand all stories have been translated! 🫢

Four new stories have been translated to German, and the website now features 22 English and 17 German stories - the rest is coming very soon! πŸ’™ Choose your language: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ www.scienceandfiction.net πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ www.scienceandfiction.net/de

It's almost time for another story, so have a look at the last one below while we wait β˜•πŸ“š

I ordered something very special today for all you #ScienceandFiction story fans and writers ... Who is up for a story competition and giveaway? #booklovers #Storyteller #scifibooks

New #ScienceandFiction story is out and this time it's a gruesome one... "To obey or not to obey" by Emilie Caspar is a story about a child experiencing something no child should ever experience πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ CW: Genocide πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ scienceandfiction.net/stories/22_t... πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Coming soon!