What lies beneath

22 February 2022

Science communication to the general public is hard, and there’s no worse feeling than seeing the light drain from people’s eyes as you explain “what’s so fascinating” about your research project. This issue is further exacerbated in the molecular biosciences, where the processes we study cannot be seen with the naked eye. An inherent distrust can creep in if our scientific findings aren’t shown through a photo, screenshot, or graphic to be shared online. Thankfully we have microscopy, the great equalizer. Being able to magnify microscopic organisms through powerful lenses has been a lifesaver for science communicators.