Science blogging is posting (typically writing) about a scientific topic. Science blogs could cover topics such as:
Discussing the latest publications in a field for a specialist audience
Video essays on famous scientists for a general audience
Commentary on science culture and academic politics for graduate students
Science blogging has existed in various forms since the beginning of the internet. You can find science blogs all over the internet. Medium, Science Bites, and Scientific American are a few of the many places to check out science blogs. There is also plenty of science blogging content on YouTube and TikTok.
Read: Science Blogging Best Practices – 7 Tips for Beginner Science Bloggers
Now that we understand what science blogging is, why should you start a science blog? There are many reasons, but first let’s cover why your motivation matters.
Why “Why to Start a Science Blog” Matters – Science Blog Strategy
Blogs are most effective when they have a content strategy. If you know what you want, you are a lot more likely to get it.
