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This image shows a digital podcast player interface. The central "now playing" card features the title "3D cell culture at Greiner Bio-One: new technologies for personalised medicine" with Dr. Glauco R. Souza. The artwork depicts the same Petri dish illustration from the first image. Below the art, a playback bar shows the episode is at the 2-second mark with a total length of 28:42. Play, pause, and skip buttons are visible. The entire player is framed by an orange-to-dark-brown gradient background with the text "...new episode?" written in white at the bottom right.

This image shows a digital podcast player interface. The central "now playing" card features the title "3D cell culture at Greiner Bio-One: new technologies for personalised medicine" with Dr. Glauco R. Souza. The artwork depicts the same Petri dish illustration from the first image. Below the art, a playback bar shows the episode is at the 2-second mark with a total length of 28:42. Play, pause, and skip buttons are visible. The entire player is framed by an orange-to-dark-brown gradient background with the text "...new episode?" written in white at the bottom right.

This promotional graphic for "Not Another Science Podcast" features a vibrant orange background with white star accents. The text introduces hosts Amelie and Tori and their guest, Dr. Glauco Souza, a leader in 3D cell culture and Director at Greiner Bio-One. It describes the episode's focus on 3D cell culture techniques, from patents to scaling a $100 million business. A large circular inset shows an illustration of multiple blue Petri dishes filled with cells, with one prominent yellow dish in the center. A bold quote at the bottom reads, "3D cell culture is the new paradigm, and that is where we have the new methodologies applications.”

This promotional graphic for "Not Another Science Podcast" features a vibrant orange background with white star accents. The text introduces hosts Amelie and Tori and their guest, Dr. Glauco Souza, a leader in 3D cell culture and Director at Greiner Bio-One. It describes the episode's focus on 3D cell culture techniques, from patents to scaling a $100 million business. A large circular inset shows an illustration of multiple blue Petri dishes filled with cells, with one prominent yellow dish in the center. A bold quote at the bottom reads, "3D cell culture is the new paradigm, and that is where we have the new methodologies applications.”

This slide, on an orange background, features two main Q&A sections. The first explains that a nanoshell is a nanoparticle assembly of iron oxide, gold, and polylysine that allows cells to levitate and interact in a magnetic field to form 3D structures. The second section defines 3D cell culture as a new paradigm because it creates an in vivo-like structure using human cells, reducing the need for animal testing. A photo in the bottom right corner shows a gloved hand using a multichannel pipette to add pink media to a laboratory well plate, illustrating the process of feeding the starving cells.

This slide, on an orange background, features two main Q&A sections. The first explains that a nanoshell is a nanoparticle assembly of iron oxide, gold, and polylysine that allows cells to levitate and interact in a magnetic field to form 3D structures. The second section defines 3D cell culture as a new paradigm because it creates an in vivo-like structure using human cells, reducing the need for animal testing. A photo in the bottom right corner shows a gloved hand using a multichannel pipette to add pink media to a laboratory well plate, illustrating the process of feeding the starving cells.

Set against the same orange theme, this image discusses the clinical advantages of 3D magnetic cell cultures, specifically in oncology. It explains how breaking apart and reassembling a tumor in a lab can help determine which drugs or combinations will effectively kill it through phenomics. The bottom half of the page offers career advice for students, emphasizing the importance of not burning bridges and finding a niche. It concludes with the bold quote: "So you have to get some of that failure behind you to grow and be prepared to be opportunistic." The visual includes a 3D rendering of a magnetic drive used to manipulate cell cultures in plates.

Set against the same orange theme, this image discusses the clinical advantages of 3D magnetic cell cultures, specifically in oncology. It explains how breaking apart and reassembling a tumor in a lab can help determine which drugs or combinations will effectively kill it through phenomics. The bottom half of the page offers career advice for students, emphasizing the importance of not burning bridges and finding a niche. It concludes with the bold quote: "So you have to get some of that failure behind you to grow and be prepared to be opportunistic." The visual includes a 3D rendering of a magnetic drive used to manipulate cell cultures in plates.

A new episode of Not Another Science Podcast has just been launched! 🧬 Our podcast hosts Amelie and Tori sat down with Dr. Glauco Souza, now currently director of Global Business, Development, and Innovation at Greiner Bio-One. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcast! 🎧
#SciComm #EUSci #uoe

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Post image A promotional graphic for the Edinburgh University Science Media podcast on a bright blue gradient background. At the top, text introduces hosts Amelie and Tori and their guest, Dr. Rosie Benneyworth, CEO of the Health Services Safety and Investigations Body (HSSIB). The text mentions topics like her transition from being a GP, AI in healthcare, and leadership skills. A prominent quote in bold white text reads: "As a leader, you need to be really clear about what is not acceptable and then take action as appropriate... be brave, be bold, learn from things that do not go well, and good luck." A circular inset image shows a stylized illustration of a female doctor with medical icons like a heart monitor and medicine bottles.

A promotional graphic for the Edinburgh University Science Media podcast on a bright blue gradient background. At the top, text introduces hosts Amelie and Tori and their guest, Dr. Rosie Benneyworth, CEO of the Health Services Safety and Investigations Body (HSSIB). The text mentions topics like her transition from being a GP, AI in healthcare, and leadership skills. A prominent quote in bold white text reads: "As a leader, you need to be really clear about what is not acceptable and then take action as appropriate... be brave, be bold, learn from things that do not go well, and good luck." A circular inset image shows a stylized illustration of a female doctor with medical icons like a heart monitor and medicine bottles.

An informational slide with a blue gradient background featuring two Q&A sections. The first question asks about Dr. Benneyworth's current role; she explains her work as Chief Executive of HSSIB, investigating patient safety concerns in England. The second question asks what excites her; she describes moving the healthcare system away from blaming individuals and toward improving systems and environments. A large pull-quote at the bottom reads: "How do we change the system that makes people, make sure people receive good care?" A circular inset in the bottom right shows a close-up of high-tech medical monitoring equipment in a hospital setting.

An informational slide with a blue gradient background featuring two Q&A sections. The first question asks about Dr. Benneyworth's current role; she explains her work as Chief Executive of HSSIB, investigating patient safety concerns in England. The second question asks what excites her; she describes moving the healthcare system away from blaming individuals and toward improving systems and environments. A large pull-quote at the bottom reads: "How do we change the system that makes people, make sure people receive good care?" A circular inset in the bottom right shows a close-up of high-tech medical monitoring equipment in a hospital setting.

A slide titled "What is your advice for aspiring leaders?" on a blue background. The text includes three paragraphs of advice from Dr. Rosie Benneyworth, emphasizing passion, leading by example, and the importance of listening and collaborating with others. A large, bold pull-quote at the bottom states: "Be clear about what you want to achieve. Be clear about why you want to achieve it." In the bottom right corner, a circular inset shows a top-down view of a white desk with a stethoscope, a notebook, and a pen, representing the medical profession.

A slide titled "What is your advice for aspiring leaders?" on a blue background. The text includes three paragraphs of advice from Dr. Rosie Benneyworth, emphasizing passion, leading by example, and the importance of listening and collaborating with others. A large, bold pull-quote at the bottom states: "Be clear about what you want to achieve. Be clear about why you want to achieve it." In the bottom right corner, a circular inset shows a top-down view of a white desk with a stethoscope, a notebook, and a pen, representing the medical profession.

Have you watched our newest episode of Not Another Science Podcast yet? 🩺💼 Our hosts Amelie and Tori sat down with Dr. Rosie Benneyworth, CEO of the Health Services Safety and Investigations Body. Listen to the full podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast! 🎧
#SciComm #EUSci

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A vibrant promotional poster for the Edinburgh University Science Media (EuSci) cover competition. The background is a bright lime green. In the center is a whimsical, retro-style cartoon character with a large orange circular head, a smiling face, and gloved hands. The character is walking while carrying a large paintbrush over its shoulder, which has a drop of red paint falling from the bristles. Large, bold black text in the center reads "COVER COMPETITION." At the top, text invites students to "Submit your art for our cover." The bottom of the poster lists the submission deadline as 31.01.2026 and provides the contact email eusci.art@gmail.com. The EuSci logo is positioned in the bottom right corner.

A vibrant promotional poster for the Edinburgh University Science Media (EuSci) cover competition. The background is a bright lime green. In the center is a whimsical, retro-style cartoon character with a large orange circular head, a smiling face, and gloved hands. The character is walking while carrying a large paintbrush over its shoulder, which has a drop of red paint falling from the bristles. Large, bold black text in the center reads "COVER COMPETITION." At the top, text invites students to "Submit your art for our cover." The bottom of the poster lists the submission deadline as 31.01.2026 and provides the contact email eusci.art@gmail.com. The EuSci logo is positioned in the bottom right corner.

🎨 Calling all art enthusiasts! We are extending the deadline for participating in our cover competition for Issue 34! Whether you’re into digital illustration or traditional media, we want to see how you bring science to life!
🔗 More details: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#SciComm #UofE #EuSci

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Image titled The Hallucinating Machine: Why AI Needs to Dream by Elisa Castagnari. Blue-green science-fiction style background. A floating brain is centred, with light beams around it.

Image titled The Hallucinating Machine: Why AI Needs to Dream by Elisa Castagnari. Blue-green science-fiction style background. A floating brain is centred, with light beams around it.

Image with a blue-green science-fiction style background and a floating brain at the centre, surrounded by beams of light. Overlaid text is a quote, "Dreams act as a kind of biological regularisation by introducing noise and randomness, generating unusual, surreal scenarios unlike anything we normally encounter. This nightly injection of surprise keeps the brain’s generative models–its systems for imagining, predicting, and interpreting the world–flexible and able to handle novelty. In short, dreams prevent the brain from becoming too narrow or specialised, helping us remain adaptable in a constantly changing environment."

Image with a blue-green science-fiction style background and a floating brain at the centre, surrounded by beams of light. Overlaid text is a quote, "Dreams act as a kind of biological regularisation by introducing noise and randomness, generating unusual, surreal scenarios unlike anything we normally encounter. This nightly injection of surprise keeps the brain’s generative models–its systems for imagining, predicting, and interpreting the world–flexible and able to handle novelty. In short, dreams prevent the brain from becoming too narrow or specialised, helping us remain adaptable in a constantly changing environment."

What if AI hallucinations aren’t bugs— but dreams? ⚡️

LLMs may hallucinate for the same reason humans dream: to escape overfitting and spark creativity.

Curious? Read our latest blog post 👉 eusci.org.uk/2026/01/12/t...

#AI #EuSci #BlogPost #ScienceCommunication

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Close-up of a tattoo being applied on skin. Text below reads: “Under the Ink: The Silent Effects of Tattoo Pigments. Written by Niyayesh Tajoddini, edited by Priscilla Wong.” EuSci logo appears in the bottom left corner.

Close-up of a tattoo being applied on skin. Text below reads: “Under the Ink: The Silent Effects of Tattoo Pigments. Written by Niyayesh Tajoddini, edited by Priscilla Wong.” EuSci logo appears in the bottom left corner.

Text reads: “As tattoos continue to gain popularity, understanding the long-term health implications is essential. Ongoing research into safer ink formulations, removal methods, and biological pathways may help ensure safer tattoo practices and better public health guidance in the future.” Below the text is a photo of heavily tattooed hands.

Text reads: “As tattoos continue to gain popularity, understanding the long-term health implications is essential. Ongoing research into safer ink formulations, removal methods, and biological pathways may help ensure safer tattoo practices and better public health guidance in the future.” Below the text is a photo of heavily tattooed hands.

☠️ Thinking of getting a tattoo? Think before you ink⚡️

That design may be permanent but the science behind it is still unfolding.

Curious what really happens beneath the surface? Read our latest blog post 👉 eusci.org.uk/2026/01/05/u...

#ScienceOfTattoos #BodyArtScience #EuSci #BlogPost

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What a year it has been for discovery! 🚀

We’ve rounded up a calendar of the biggest breakthroughs and scientific milestones of the year. Which discovery surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! 👇

#ScienceNews #STEM #EdinburghUniversity #EuSci #Discovery2025

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Graphic titled “Ever See TV Static in Your Vision? Here’s Why.” The image shows a close-up of a blue eye iris alongside foxglove flowers and a TV static pattern. Beneath the image is the text “Written by Shaun Henderson, edited by Priscilla Wong,” with the EuSci logo in the bottom right corner.

Graphic titled “Ever See TV Static in Your Vision? Here’s Why.” The image shows a close-up of a blue eye iris alongside foxglove flowers and a TV static pattern. Beneath the image is the text “Written by Shaun Henderson, edited by Priscilla Wong,” with the EuSci logo in the bottom right corner.

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Background of TV static with text overlay: "While treatment options remain elusive, research progress is steady, offering hope for sufferers. Broadly, the work of vision scientists is a cause for optimism. Though science's objective lens can sometimes strip away beauty, the efforts of researchers are working to restore it for those with visual snow."

Alt text: Background of TV static with text overlay: "While treatment options remain elusive, research progress is steady, offering hope for sufferers. Broadly, the work of vision scientists is a cause for optimism. Though science's objective lens can sometimes strip away beauty, the efforts of researchers are working to restore it for those with visual snow."

Ever see TV static in your vision? 📺✨ You might have visual snow, a neurological condition affecting 2% of people in the UK 🧠

👉 Read our latest blog post: eusci.org.uk/2025/12/29/e...

#VisualSnow #Neuroscience #ScienceBlog #BrainScience #DidYouKnow #EuSci

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Blue marble background with text that reads: “Curiosity Rebranded written by Clare McDonald.” Below, a group of smiling women pose for a selfie with an EACR photo-frame prop featuring the hashtag #KeepResearchCurious at the EACR 2024 Congress in Rotterdam. with EUSci logo in the bottom right corner.

Blue marble background with text that reads: “Curiosity Rebranded written by Clare McDonald.” Below, a group of smiling women pose for a selfie with an EACR photo-frame prop featuring the hashtag #KeepResearchCurious at the EACR 2024 Congress in Rotterdam. with EUSci logo in the bottom right corner.

Blue marble background with text that reads: “The #KeepResearchCurious campaign spotlights the importance of maintaining curiosity-driven exploration, even when it shows no immediate link to new treatment discoveries. It’s important to play the long game, because these fundamental findings become the foundation for future lifesaving research and treatments.” with the EUSci logo in the bottom right corner.

Blue marble background with text that reads: “The #KeepResearchCurious campaign spotlights the importance of maintaining curiosity-driven exploration, even when it shows no immediate link to new treatment discoveries. It’s important to play the long game, because these fundamental findings become the foundation for future lifesaving research and treatments.” with the EUSci logo in the bottom right corner.

In Curiosity Rebranded, featured writer Clare McDonald spotlights how @helloeacr.bsky.social is championing curiosity-driven research through #KeepResearchCurious.

Read the feature in #Issue33 👉 www.yumpu.com/en/document/... 🔍📖

#ScienceCommunication #EuSci #Curiosity

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A vibrant, hand-painted poster featuring swirling orange, green, and red brushstrokes resembling stylised DNA helices wrapping around the page. At the centre, dynamic white radial streaks burst outward like an energetic spotlight. Over this background, large lettering reads “ISSUE 34 COVER ART COMPETITION!” in bright orange, red, and green. EuSci logo sits in the top right corner.

A vibrant, hand-painted poster featuring swirling orange, green, and red brushstrokes resembling stylised DNA helices wrapping around the page. At the centre, dynamic white radial streaks burst outward like an energetic spotlight. Over this background, large lettering reads “ISSUE 34 COVER ART COMPETITION!” in bright orange, red, and green. EuSci logo sits in the top right corner.

A complementary hand-painted design showing the competition rules, framed by looping DNA-like shapes in green and orange. On the left, the word “RULES” appears in large red lettering, followed by bullet-point instructions about artwork specifications, colour profile, and submission email. On the right, an orange paint-stroke shape highlights the deadline, “2025.12.31.” A small palette of the required colour scheme—shades of orange and green, plus white—is shown at the bottom of the page. EuSci logo sits in the top right corner.

A complementary hand-painted design showing the competition rules, framed by looping DNA-like shapes in green and orange. On the left, the word “RULES” appears in large red lettering, followed by bullet-point instructions about artwork specifications, colour profile, and submission email. On the right, an orange paint-stroke shape highlights the deadline, “2025.12.31.” A small palette of the required colour scheme—shades of orange and green, plus white—is shown at the bottom of the page. EuSci logo sits in the top right corner.

ILLUSTRATORS WANTED 🖌️

✨ We’re looking for illustrators, designers and artists to submit entries to have your work featured on the cover of issue 34 of our magazine! 🎨

Sign up here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

#SciComm #EuSci #Issue34 #EdinburghScience ##ArtOpportunity

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A colorful illustrated poster advertising a bake sale by Edinburgh University Science Media. The poster has a blue scalloped border and features drawings of baked goods like a pie lattice, swirled pastries, and a cupcake. Large text reads ‘BAKE SALE.’ Below it, the date ‘27.11.’ and the time ‘10 am–4 pm’ are shown, along with the location ‘Main Library.’ Smaller text invites people to grab a treat and support accessible, student-led science. The EUSci logo appears in the bottom left corner.

A colorful illustrated poster advertising a bake sale by Edinburgh University Science Media. The poster has a blue scalloped border and features drawings of baked goods like a pie lattice, swirled pastries, and a cupcake. Large text reads ‘BAKE SALE.’ Below it, the date ‘27.11.’ and the time ‘10 am–4 pm’ are shown, along with the location ‘Main Library.’ Smaller text invites people to grab a treat and support accessible, student-led science. The EUSci logo appears in the bottom left corner.

EUSCI BAKE SALE🧁🍪
Grab a sweet treat outside the Main Library from 10am to 4pm on Thursday, to support our Issue 34 prints, and chat to us if you're interested in writing, editing, or illustrating for us! 🧪 🧬 Come along and fuel your study session with some baked goods! 🍩🍰
#SciComm #BakeSale #EuSci

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Text reads: Can low blood oxygen silently weaken your immune system by tweaking the genetics? Written by Dasha Sokol Edited by Priscilla Wong. Background image is a hand holding a vial of blood with a light pink background and the EuSci logo in the top right corner

Text reads: Can low blood oxygen silently weaken your immune system by tweaking the genetics? Written by Dasha Sokol Edited by Priscilla Wong. Background image is a hand holding a vial of blood with a light pink background and the EuSci logo in the top right corner

Text reads: “ The scientists believe their research could show “new ways to think about treating long-term immune dysfunction and improve infection defences” in the long run.  Treatments such as histone-marker-regenerating therapy could one day help restore neutrophil function in people suffering from long-COVID, rebuilding their immunity. “ with image of hand holding a vial of blood as background

Text reads: “ The scientists believe their research could show “new ways to think about treating long-term immune dysfunction and improve infection defences” in the long run. Treatments such as histone-marker-regenerating therapy could one day help restore neutrophil function in people suffering from long-COVID, rebuilding their immunity. “ with image of hand holding a vial of blood as background

🧬✨ Can low oxygen reprogram your immune system?
Whether you're climbing high altitudes 🏔️ or recovering from severe lung illness 🫁, low blood oxygen may quietly weaken your immune cells—even after levels return to normal.

Read it 👉 eusci.org.uk/2025/11/17/c...

#EuSci #ScienceCommunication #BlogPost

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🎨 ILLUSTRATORS WANTED! 🖌️

Help us create our next issue and have your artwork featured in a scientific student publication! ✨

🔗 Link in bio: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

#EuSci #ScienceCommunication #CallForArtists #IllustratorsWanted #ArtOpportunity

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The image is a promotional poster for an event titled “Pints with Scientists”, organized by the BioSoc in collaboration with Edinburgh University Science Media (EUSci). The background is dark green, decorated with white illustrations of various wildlife, representing zoology and evolutionary biology themes. The University of Edinburgh logo and the EUSci logo appear in the centre under the title. The description invites viewers to “Join us for an evening with Evolutionary Biology/Zoology researchers to share their scientific discoveries with you – no prior knowledge required, just show up with a thirst for knowledge (and a pint)!”
The text on the poster reads:
Date: Thursday 13th November, 2025
Time: 6pm onwards
Place: Maggie’s Chamber, The Three Sisters

The image is a promotional poster for an event titled “Pints with Scientists”, organized by the BioSoc in collaboration with Edinburgh University Science Media (EUSci). The background is dark green, decorated with white illustrations of various wildlife, representing zoology and evolutionary biology themes. The University of Edinburgh logo and the EUSci logo appear in the centre under the title. The description invites viewers to “Join us for an evening with Evolutionary Biology/Zoology researchers to share their scientific discoveries with you – no prior knowledge required, just show up with a thirst for knowledge (and a pint)!” The text on the poster reads: Date: Thursday 13th November, 2025 Time: 6pm onwards Place: Maggie’s Chamber, The Three Sisters

Social alert!🍻🧬Pints with Scientists, with the theme being ZOOLOGY and EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY! In collaboration with BioSoc, join us for an evening with professors from University of Edinburgh, who would love to share their research with you, along with a pint or two🦜
#ScienceComm #EuSci

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The image is a commemorative poster for Remembrance Sunday. The main visual shows two bronze statue hands gently reaching toward each other, with one hand holding a red poppy flower — a symbol of remembrance. The background features soft greenery and blurred stone architecture, framed by a red border shaped like a postage stamp. Below the image, text reads: “Remembrance Sunday — 09.11.2025. A moment to commemorate those who have fallen, and the moment guns fell silent in the First World War, and all wars since.” The bottom of the poster displays the words “LEST WE FORGET” in large, bold type, accompanied by the EUSci logo.

The image is a commemorative poster for Remembrance Sunday. The main visual shows two bronze statue hands gently reaching toward each other, with one hand holding a red poppy flower — a symbol of remembrance. The background features soft greenery and blurred stone architecture, framed by a red border shaped like a postage stamp. Below the image, text reads: “Remembrance Sunday — 09.11.2025. A moment to commemorate those who have fallen, and the moment guns fell silent in the First World War, and all wars since.” The bottom of the poster displays the words “LEST WE FORGET” in large, bold type, accompanied by the EUSci logo.

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On Remembrance Sunday, we commemorate those who lost their lives during WWI and all wars since, and honour members of the University of Edinburgh community who served and contributed to wartime research— from medical treatments to engineering and radar🕯️
#ScienceComm #EuSci #RemembranceSunday

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A medieval-style library desk with leather-bound books and glass flasks. Gold text reads: *The Traitors: Science Edition* with the categories: Faithful, Traitor, Banished, Murdered. At the bottom, it asks, “Who can you trust in the name of science?” EUSci logo is in the bottom right corner

A medieval-style library desk with leather-bound books and glass flasks. Gold text reads: *The Traitors: Science Edition* with the categories: Faithful, Traitor, Banished, Murdered. At the bottom, it asks, “Who can you trust in the name of science?” EUSci logo is in the bottom right corner

Background image of a mother in childbirth with a brown transparent overlay. Bold red text reads: Faithful. Below, it says Ignaz Semmelweis 1818–1866. A black-and-white photo of Semmelweis appears beneath. Text reads: “In 1847, Ignaz Semmelweis showed that simple handwashing could prevent childbed fever. His peers denied it, but he remained faithful to science, aiming to reform obstetric care and save mothers’ lives.”

Background image of a mother in childbirth with a brown transparent overlay. Bold red text reads: Faithful. Below, it says Ignaz Semmelweis 1818–1866. A black-and-white photo of Semmelweis appears beneath. Text reads: “In 1847, Ignaz Semmelweis showed that simple handwashing could prevent childbed fever. His peers denied it, but he remained faithful to science, aiming to reform obstetric care and save mothers’ lives.”

Background image of dried crops. Bold red text reads: Traitor – Trofim Lysenko 1898–1976. Below is a black-and-white photo of Lysenko. Text explains: “Soviet scientist Trofim Lysenko caused widespread harm through unscientific plant theories, aligning biology with ideology, silencing truth, and setting science back decades. A traitor to science and humanity.”

Background image of dried crops. Bold red text reads: Traitor – Trofim Lysenko 1898–1976. Below is a black-and-white photo of Lysenko. Text explains: “Soviet scientist Trofim Lysenko caused widespread harm through unscientific plant theories, aligning biology with ideology, silencing truth, and setting science back decades. A traitor to science and humanity.”

Background photo of crops with a brown transparent overlay. Bold text reads: Murdered – Nikolai Vavilov 1887–1942. Below is a photo of Vavilov. Text reads: “Russian geneticist Nikolai Vavilov worked to end famine by conserving crop diversity. Faithful to science, he was branded a traitor under Stalin, imprisoned, and died of starvation, despite laying the foundation for modern genebanks and global food security.”

Background photo of crops with a brown transparent overlay. Bold text reads: Murdered – Nikolai Vavilov 1887–1942. Below is a photo of Vavilov. Text reads: “Russian geneticist Nikolai Vavilov worked to end famine by conserving crop diversity. Faithful to science, he was branded a traitor under Stalin, imprisoned, and died of starvation, despite laying the foundation for modern genebanks and global food security.”

📜 EuSci Presents: The Traitors — Science Edition

Swipe to uncover who’s who — and how their choices changed the course of science 👉

#EUSci ##ScienceCommunication #TheTraitors #ScienceEdition #HistoryOfScience #AcademicDrama #ScientificLegacy

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A digital event poster with a black space-themed background with bold text reading 'Issue 34 Writers and Editors Social.' Below the text is a photo of Potterow Dome Bar, the event location, labeled 'Potterow Dome Bar.' At the bottom, text reads '7 Nov, 6:30 PM' and 'See you this Friday at 6:30 PM.' The EUSci logo appears in the bottom right cornerBlack space-themed background with bold text reading 'Issue 34 Writers and Editors Social.' Below the text is a photo of Potterow Dome Bar, the event location, labeled 'Potterow Dome Bar.' At the bottom, text reads '7 Nov, 6:30 PM' and 'See you this Friday at 6:30 PM.' The EUSci logo appears in the bottom right corner

A digital event poster with a black space-themed background with bold text reading 'Issue 34 Writers and Editors Social.' Below the text is a photo of Potterow Dome Bar, the event location, labeled 'Potterow Dome Bar.' At the bottom, text reads '7 Nov, 6:30 PM' and 'See you this Friday at 6:30 PM.' The EUSci logo appears in the bottom right cornerBlack space-themed background with bold text reading 'Issue 34 Writers and Editors Social.' Below the text is a photo of Potterow Dome Bar, the event location, labeled 'Potterow Dome Bar.' At the bottom, text reads '7 Nov, 6:30 PM' and 'See you this Friday at 6:30 PM.' The EUSci logo appears in the bottom right corner

✍️ Calling all writers and editors signed up for Issue 34!

🗞️ Issue 34 is in the works and we’re cooking up ideas.

Join us this Friday at 6:30 pm in Potterrow for a chill evening of drinks, snacks, and creative plotting 🍷💬

#Eusci #Issue34 #EusciSocial #Writers #Editors

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This poster titled “Burke and Hare: Edinburgh Crime” features two white plaster masks positioned prominently in the center, representing the infamous 19th-century murderers William Burke and William Hare. The background has an illustration of Burke and Hare’s murder case. Bold dark red and white text highlights key phrases such as “MURDER” and “19th Century in Edinburgh.” The accompanying text explains that Burke and Hare were anatomy murderers from Northern Ireland who killed victims to sell their bodies to Professor Robert Knox’s anatomy school at Surgeon’s Square in Edinburgh. At the bottom left corner, the logo of eu:sci, Edinburgh University’s science media magazine, appears.

This poster titled “Burke and Hare: Edinburgh Crime” features two white plaster masks positioned prominently in the center, representing the infamous 19th-century murderers William Burke and William Hare. The background has an illustration of Burke and Hare’s murder case. Bold dark red and white text highlights key phrases such as “MURDER” and “19th Century in Edinburgh.” The accompanying text explains that Burke and Hare were anatomy murderers from Northern Ireland who killed victims to sell their bodies to Professor Robert Knox’s anatomy school at Surgeon’s Square in Edinburgh. At the bottom left corner, the logo of eu:sci, Edinburgh University’s science media magazine, appears.

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Have you heard of Burke and Hare in 19th century Edinburgh? This criminal case led to the Anatomy Act of 1832 for greater legal access to corpses for teaching purposes. Until today, Burke’s skeleton is still displayed at the Anatomical Museum at UoE. 🍂Read more below!
#ScienceComm #Halloween #EuSci

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Dark, haunting red-and-black image featuring the ghostly silhouette of a figure, evoking an eerie, Halloween atmosphere. Gothic-style text reads: “Invisible Invaders: The Rise of Microplastics in Human Organs.” Below, it states “Written by Fizzy Hunter, edited by Eleanor Stamp,” with the EuSci logo positioned in the top right corner.

Dark, haunting red-and-black image featuring the ghostly silhouette of a figure, evoking an eerie, Halloween atmosphere. Gothic-style text reads: “Invisible Invaders: The Rise of Microplastics in Human Organs.” Below, it states “Written by Fizzy Hunter, edited by Eleanor Stamp,” with the EuSci logo positioned in the top right corner.

Dark, haunting red-and-black image featuring the ghostly silhouette of a figure, evoking an eerie, Halloween atmosphere. Gothic-style text reads : “New research adds to the growing evidence that an increasing amount of plastic is not only polluting the environment, but also human organs, in particular the brain. In a world where plastic exposure is impossible to avoid, research like this brings us one step closer to understanding the true impact of plastic on human health.” with the EuSci logo positioned in the top right corner.

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👻🧠 Plastic isn’t just haunting the environment—it’s creeping into our bodies, even our brains. New research reveals microplastics are an invisible threat to our health. 🎃💥

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Holographic background with a digital circuit pattern. Central text reads, "AI Spots Heart Attack Risks Before They Strike," with an illustrated heart above and EuSci logo in the bottom right corner

Holographic background with a digital circuit pattern. Central text reads, . The developers hope that AI technology will soon be applied to detect not only heart disease, but also stroke and diabetes, giving patients a head start on prevention. This early diagnosis will not just save lives, but will also reduce the strain on health services by reducing costly emergency admissions and long-term treatments for heart failure.," Includes an illustrated heart above and EuSci logo in the top right corner

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🧬 Could AI spot heart disease before symptoms appear? Caristo Diagnostics uses AI to identify high-risk individuals early, combining data with traditional risk factors like obesity, smoking, and diabetes.

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Blue background with a black gradient. Overlaid gold text reads: "The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 — John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis, 'for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in an electric circuit.'" Below the text, centered in the image, is a modern art illustration of the concept, rendered in shades of blue, white, and black.

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🌌 Quantum physics you can hold in your hand! Congratulations on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics!

Their work bridges the invisible quantum world with the macroscopic, paving the way for next-gen quantum tech. 💻🔬

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Black background with elegant gold lines and faint chemistry molecule graphics. Text in the center reads: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 — Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for the development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). Congratulations.

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Black background with infographic of the metal-organic frameworks with text: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Congrats to the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry winners:
🏅 Susumu Kitagawa
🏅 Richard Robson
🏅 Omar M. Yaghi

For pioneering metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) — a powerful tool with potential to tackle water, pollution & climate challenges.

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Today, we are focusing on “Access to Service: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies”💜Did you know nearly one in three people impacted by disasters experience mental health challenges? If anyone you know needs help, visit NHS Every Mind Matters – Urgent Support.
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✨ From counterculture to clinical promise ✨

Psychedelics are reshaping mental health treatment—but only if research meets higher standards.

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What is dark energy?🔭A century ago, scientists thought the universe was static. Now, cosmologists are proposing that theories about dark energy’s behaviour could be rewritten!🌀Written by Mishita Khurana and edited by Eleanor Stamp, read more on our website!
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🫀💥 Heart attack today... cancer tomorrow?

Groundbreaking research shows heart attacks might do more than damage your heart — they could kickstart cancer growth. 😱🧬

Read it here: eusci.org.uk/2025/09/03/t...

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A blue-gloved hand holds cell culture tubes against a colorful background. Text overlay: “From advancing cancer research, to supporting drug discovery pipelines, magnetic 3D cell culture has empowered scientists to ask bigger questions and find better answers."

🎆 15 Years of Magnetic 3D (M3D) Innovation

🧬 Teaming up with Greiner Bio-One Internation, click the link to discover how magnetic innovation is shaping the future of drug development: eusci.org.uk/2025/09/22/1...

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