Science Communication — Making Research Accessible
## Overview
Best use case
Science Communication — Making Research Accessible is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
## Overview
Teams using Science Communication — Making Research Accessible should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/science-communication/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Science Communication — Making Research Accessible Compares
| Feature / Agent | Science Communication — Making Research Accessible | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
## Overview
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Science Communication — Making Research Accessible ## Overview Translate complex scientific findings into engaging content for non-specialist audiences. ## Output Types ### Press Release - **Headline**: Active voice, no jargon, emphasize significance - **Lead paragraph**: Who, what, when, where, why — in plain language - **Quote**: From the lead researcher, expressing significance - **Background**: 1-2 paragraphs of accessible context - **Implications**: What this means for patients/society/technology - **Contact info**: PI, institution press office ### Plain-Language Summary - Write at 8th-grade reading level - Replace jargon: "gene expression" → "how active a gene is" - Use analogies: "DNA methylation is like a dimmer switch for genes" - One key finding per paragraph - End with "Why it matters" ### Social Media (Twitter/X Thread) - Hook tweet: surprising finding in <280 chars - 3-5 thread tweets explaining the story - Include: figure, emoji for visual breaks, relevant hashtags - Tag relevant accounts (journal, institution, collaborators) ### Blog Post / Explainer - Catchy title (question or surprising fact) - Opening hook: a story, analogy, or question - Background: what was known before - The breakthrough: what's new - Implications: what happens next - Further reading: links to paper and resources ## Principles - **Accuracy**: Never oversimplify to the point of being wrong - **Engagement**: Tell a story, not a lecture - **Honesty**: Include limitations and caveats - **Accessibility**: No acronyms without expansion, no undefined jargon
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