Last week’s shooting at the CDC wasn’t random. A man fired over 180 rounds, killing one guard and forcing 93 children to flee daycare — because he believed the toxic lies that the COVID vaccine had harmed him. These lies have names. They have sources. And they have deadly

In the summer of 1998 I met a girl and her name was Catherine. And from that first day until now, she is the brightest light I have ever known. Today, August 12, 2025 we celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, and I love her light more than ever. The light of life. The light of

It’s a lot easier to say “trust science" than to earn it. In your experience, what builds trust and what breaks it?. (Hint: @rfkjr cancelling $500 million in research on mrna technology for ‘not being effective’ - when they saved millions and million of lives in the Covid

Let’s give some love to the journalists pros who are still out here fighting the good fight. Starting with an OG: @Katiecouric (And full disclosure: yes, she featured me and. @neildegrassetyson.com. on her podcast. So I’m doubly grateful.) #KatieCouric #ScienceCommunication

What do we owe each other?. The Social Contract is about choosing community over chaos. Decency over selfishness. RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement aren’t just wrong on the science—they’re abandoning the idea that we’re in this together. Instead of asking what’s best for the most,

Every great story asks a core question — the Controlling Idea. Want help shaping yours? DM me for 1-on-1 consults. Watch the SHOT IN THE ARM trailer (link in bio) and and see if you can name the controlling idea. #SciComm #ControllingIdea #SHOTINTHEARM

Scientists: Struggling to turn data into story? Use the 4 Cs—my go-to storytelling tool from years of filmmaking. This video might help. Join our FB group: Black Valley Films · Science Storytelling Lab to connect + stream the workshop. #SciComm #StorytellingForScientists

My filmmaking journey didn’t start with a camera — it started with love, luck, and serendipity. From Disney double features to Slick Rick to a first date that sparked my first doc. This is my story but you might see a bit of your own in it. #LoveLuckSerendipity #OriginStory

Don’t just make a point—tell a story. Scientists, your data matters—but how you deliver it can be the difference between blank stares and breakthrough impact. In our recent Storytelling for Scientists workshop, we unpacked how shifting from “what point do I want to make?” to

Standing room only at our “How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Science Communicator”—electric crowd, sharp Qs, and a visit from my science hero, Nobel laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts. Missed it? Join our FB group for the replay: Black Valley Films · Science Storytelling Lab.

Tired of Your Science Being Ignored?.Life-saving ideas get lost in jargon. Learn to lead with story, not just stats, and make your work unforgettable. Want to get better? Then join my free online workshop, ‘How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Science Communicator,’ on

Want to fight misinformation effectively without selling your soul to the devil?.Then you need to join my free online workshop, ‘How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Science Communicator,’ on Tuesday, July 2nd. Sign up at the link while spaces are still available.

I was shocked to discover my friend, collaborator, and mentor @neildegrassetyson, even he had to LEARN how to communicate effectively. And if u want to make science unforgettable? Sign up here to grab your spot! #ScienceCommunication #FreeWorkshop

RT @GavinNewsom: Listen to these stories. Do not click away. This is Donald Trump’s America.

Spoiler alert: literally everything runs on science. P.S If you want to learn how to become a better science communicator, sign up for my free workshop at #ScienceStorytelling #GlobalHealth #SciComm #DefendScience

Breaking News: @RFKJr_Official fired every vaccine expert at the CDC!. Use the link in @safecommco’s bio to contact your senators. He has got to go away!. #ScienceStorytelling #ShotInTheArm #DefendScience #RFKJr

Big news: Bill Gates recently said SHOT IN THE ARM was his favorite movie of 2025. Any tips on how to reach him? 🙂.SHOT IN THE ARM now streaming free at #ScienceStorytelling #ShotInTheArm #BillGates #GlobalHealth #SciComm #DefendScience

How Scientists Can Break Their Communication Cliches #ScienceIsEssential #ScienceMatters #SciComm #DefendScience #FireRFKJr

Another clip with @neiltyson and @StarTalkRadio . Can we - as @icecube spit so brilliantly - check ourselves before we wreck ourselves?. And shout out to @harari_yuval , as I reference SAPIENS here, a masterpiece!. #scicomm #sciencematters #defendscience

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