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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social

Hey everybody! @drjuliawester.bsky.social and I have a new paper!

We surveyed over 800 scientists, science communicators, and science educators who use social media.

Conclusion: Scientists no longer find Twitter useful or pleasant, and many have switched to Bluesky! 🧪🌎🦑

doi.org/10.1093/icb/...

Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For

Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky

Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
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Scott McGrath @smcgrath.phd

A challenge I am finding has not necessarily been getting people to switch, but for them stick around and help grow the community.

A lot of people still expect Bluesky to operate like Twitter, are confused by the differences, and thus wander away.

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