Science Explainers

What does the science say? What does it mean for my life? And how does science actually work, anyway? Our team is adept at communicating not just what the latest science is, but what it means.

We have developed science explainers for students, teachers and adults. Recent examples include articles for Based on Science of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, along with booklets, podcasts and websites pulling together the science around particular timely topics.

We hope you enjoy exploring them!

Antarctic Science

Decoding Science

Biodiversity at Risk

Arctic Matters Booklet

Ecological Impacts of Climate Change

Ocean Science Series

Podcasts on the Environment

Pollinator Wheel

Drinking Water Booklet

Plant Sciences Booklet

Our Microbial Planet

Stem Cells Booklet

All Portfolio Items | Science explainers

Drinking Water Booklet

Byafjwriting@gmail.com October 14, 2020October 20, 2021

Ever think about where your tap water comes from? You’ll see this critical resource in a new way once you know the full story. Anne wrote the content for this 28-page booklet for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She also conducted image research, interfaced with expert reviewers to ensure the booklet accurately…

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Blogs & Newsletters

Byafjwriting@gmail.com October 18, 2021December 9, 2021

Frequent, engaging updates are valuable for building relationships with your organization’s key audiences. We help our clients develop fresh content to keep stakeholders up to date with their latest, greatest work! Projects include: Articles for the blog and newsletter of the American Geophysical Union’s Thriving Earth Exchange. We help manage the newsletter’s editorial calendar and…

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Reports & Workshops

Byafjwriting@gmail.com July 20, 2015August 22, 2023

Our team has extensive experience writing and editing scientific reports and workshop summaries. We work closely with clients to scope the timeline and goals of each project and develop a customized style guide to ensure clarity and consistency. Recent examples include: Biohybrid Materials and Technologies for Today and Tomorrow (2023) The Potential Contribution of Cancer…

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Ecological Impacts of Climate Change

ByKathleen Pierce October 18, 2020October 20, 2021

Anne wrote this 32-page educational booklet while a Communications Officer at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. It is intended for a lay audience and summarizes anticipated impacts of climate change on ecosystems in seven regions of the United States. In addition to content creation, she oversaw the booklet’s design, printing and dissemination…

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Extreme Event Game

ByKathleen Pierce October 14, 2021October 20, 2021

Anne developed the content for this role-playing game about disaster resilience for the Koshland Science Museum. It won a Gold Medal in the International Serious Play Awards when it was first released in 2015. The game is now in its third edition and has been played by community groups and schools around the world. The game…

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Ocean Science Series

Byafjwriting@gmail.com October 17, 2020October 20, 2021

Anne oversaw development of this five-booklet series on ocean science and stewardship while a Communications Officer at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She was lead writer for the booklets, conducted image research and oversaw the development of graphics, and worked closely with expert reviewers to ensure consistency and accuracy of the content….

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