Science needs translating.
More than ever, there is a need for science to be explained in a way that makes sense to anyone. Scientists use very complex language to describe their work for the sake of being extremely precise in our claims and findings. However, to the average person, we may as well be speaking a different language. Even simple terms that people colloquially understand may have entirely different meanings in a scientific setting compared to the world at large (try saying the word “significant” to a scientist vs. a non-scientist, you’ll know what I mean). This inaccessibility to the direct works makes it complicated for everyday people to appreciate and understand the work that has been done. We are trying, in some small way, to bring unbiased and accurate accounts of the new and cool findings of the scientific world to everyone.
What’s with the Levels?
The goal is to create something that anyone can learn from. We all have different backgrounds, different expertise, different interests, and different goals when it comes to learning. So I wanted to teach in a way that anyone can get something out of this.
Level 1: Fun Facts
Give me the highlights so I can mention this cool new thing in conversation with my friends.
Level 2: Conversation Starter
I really want to learn and understand this subject but this topic is outside of my expertise.
Level 3: Journal Club
This is my field and I’d like to learn a bit about it before doing my own deep dive.
Our Amazing Team
It’s not a big team, but they do their best.

Founder, Writer, Editor-in-chief
David van Dongen
B.S. Biochemistry, Drew University
PhD Candidate Cancer Biology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Moral Support
Raven
Dog
