by Andrew Maynard | Aug 6, 2017 | Communication, Science Communication, YouTube
A couple of weeks ago I tweeted ten reasons I think more scientists should be on YouTube. I know it’s hard & takes time, but there are lots of reasons why scientists should enter this #scivid contest! https://t.co/P5HWHKRFxe pic.twitter.com/Fb4x5ANJQ3 — Andrew...
by Andrew Maynard | Jul 26, 2016 | Communication, Emerging Technology, Nanotechnology, Science Communication, Technology Innovation
The latest video from Risk Bites takes a four minute dive into what nanotechnology is, and why it’s important. It was created as a primer for 5th graders – which probably means that there’ll be a lot of 5th graders at heart watching it! It also...
by Andrew Maynard | Feb 20, 2015 | Vaccines
Yesterday, Hank Green and the YouTube channel SciShow posted a particularly good video on the anti-vaccination movement. Unlike many commentators from within the science community, instead of vilifying parents who don’t get their kids vaccinated – or are hesitant about doing so – Green takes a science-grounded look at why people reject vaccines.
by Andrew Maynard | Nov 3, 2014 | Communication, Risk, Risk Bites, Science Communication
Between now and the end of the year, we’re aiming to reach 10,000 subscribers on the Risk Bites YouTube channel, and we need your help. To find out how, click here or check out the #RiskBites10k hashtag on Twitter Otherwise, keep on reading to find out more....
by Andrew Maynard | Aug 26, 2014 | Technology Innovation
I’ve just had my attention drawn to this inspiring 2 minute video on engineering from University of Michigan PhD student Barry Belmont: The video’s part of the National Academy of Engineering Engineering for You Video Contest. What I like about it...