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“You must be absolutely in love with the problem.” Raj Apte, X project lead, chatted with @TheBrilliantHQ about his career building world-changing technologies like the digital X-ray, mobile phone thumbprint scanner, and salt-based energy storage: thebrilliant.com/highlight/raj-…

We are delighted to announce the launch of Brilliant Poetry, the global science poetry competition. Entries open March 21st on #WorldPoetryDay. In the meantime check out our website for more details. thebrilliantpoetry.com #scicomm #poetry

We are delighted to welcome @kylieahern, CEO of @STEM_Matters and Publisher of @thebrilliantHQ as an Industry Fellow at IMB. Kylie's appointment with IMB will focus on enhancing the Institute's communication strategies to tell the story of its world-leading impact.

Collaboration is key in the race to address climate change, says science futurist and entrepreneur, @DrCatherineBall. Read her brilliant story thebrilliant.com/profiles/cathe… #womenin

My latest Science Communication Matters e-newsletter on LinkedIn where I talk about Barbie, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Sun Bears. 🐻 #scicomm linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Meet Prof @Svetha17 FTSE FAA, an AI expert & entrepreneur. 👩‍💻 She helps teach machines to find complex patterns in data, from sorting apples & bananas to improving security surveillance. 🍎 🍌 Read more about her work in @thebrilliantHQ: thebrilliant.com/profiles/https…

In the latest issue,, we spoke to @ChristiansenJen, senior graphics editor at @sciam about the role of science illustration in communicating science. Read her brilliant story! thebrilliant.com/case-studies/j… #scicomm #sciart

In the latest issue, we interviewed visionary filmmaker @damongameau about the importance of storytelling. “Big, existential questions need something tangible and personal to hang on, How do you humanise and personalise a journey for someone? #scicomm thebrilliant.com/highlight/damo…

RT @thenehashukla: Thank you so much @kylieahern and @thebrilliantHQ!! So excited to be joining the advisory board and can't wait to bring…

RT @thebrilliantHQ: Welcome @thenehashukla to our editorial board! 18 year old Neha is an inventor, social entrepreneur, activist, and AI…

RT @thebrilliantHQ: Welcome to @samillingworth to our editorial board! Sam's work & research focus on using poetry and games to engender m…

RT @thebrilliantHQ: We are delighted to announce that Professor @MichaelEMann has joined our editorial board. His work, particularly the ic…

Brazilian Professor, Natalia Pasternak, microbiologist and fighter of COVID-19 misinformation, who led a tireless media campaign against Brazil's former government's chaotic anti-science response, has joined our editorial board! Welcome Natalia! #scicomm

We are delighted to announce our editorial board starting with @StanleyAnibogu, an award-winning storyteller and creative technologist. He is the founder of ArtecHubs Nigeria, a leading STEAM skill acquisition company for young minds in Nigeria. Welcome Stanley! #scicomm

Attention science communicators, astrophysicists and astronomers — get your stories/research ready to share for International Asteroid Day (June 30). Image: NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona #scicomm

Behind the scenes is where I’ve mostly found myself and the joy. However, we need more diverse voices in frontier technologies so, here I am saying stuff. Thanks @thebrilliantHQ for the talk up & collaborators @DoctorKarl @MelodieMusic @_Uncanny_Valley @UNSWADA @ANUcybernetics

Truth! #scicomm

Caroline Pegram: bridging the gap between science & music through AI. From managing @DoctorKarl to winning the AI Eurovision contest, to a Cybernetic Imagination Residency, she is championing AI-driven creativity. #scicomm thebrilliant.com/profiles/carol…

Meet @thenehashukla: Teen innovator, best-selling author, and advocate for youth-driven innovation. From pandemic lockdown to global acclaim, her inventions SixFeetApart and PA Homeless Guide App showcase the impact of youth-led AI for social good. thebrilliant.com/highlight/neha…

Congratulations to the winners. STEM Matters were delighted to be a sponsor of these grants. Science journalism is so critical and we will continue to support the brilliant work of the @ScienceJournOz