Sarah Wettstadt, PhD

Science Writer

Science Blogger

Website Builder

Science Communication Coach

World Traveller

My science writing articles

I am publishing regular articles on environmental, biological and health-related topics on the following platforms:

And published several articles on biology and science communication in

My science communication projects

BacterialWorld as a blogging platform to excite about the fascinating world of bacteria.

Bacterialworld

Short-chain fatty acids: what gut bacteria make from fibre
Everything we eat comes into contact with the bacteria living in our gastrointestinal tract. Our commensal gut bacteria transform the incoming food into different molecules, with short-chain fatty acids being the most important ones. These small molecules interact with your gut as well as the rest of your body. Certain factors, like diet influence which […]
How Antibiotics Kill: The Weapons We Use Against Bacteria
Antibiotics are often described as 'magic bullets', but bacteria will surely disagree. To them, antibiotics are molecules that try to kill them by disrupting essential cellular processes. In this post, we'll discuss how antibiotics work and why bacteria experience so-called stress upon an antibiotic attack. The post How Antibiotics Kill: The Weapons We Use Against […]
Microbes can help us achieve a sustainable planet
Microbes might just be the unseen heroes of sustainability! They impact everything from food production and healthcare to waste management and renewable energy. From producing eco-friendly materials and cleaning up pollution to helping fight climate change, microbes are essential in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Read on to learn how they help us create […]

Author and publisher of “Coloured Bacteria from A to Z“

A colouring book for kids and adults to explore the bacterial world.

Available in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Dutch.

Co-founder, blogger and science communication coach of SciComm Society, a platform to train scientists in effective science communication.

SciComm Society

Impact Story: Turn your academic CV into a SciComm portfolio
When I decided to leave the academic world and become a freelance science communicator, I thought I needed to be “ready” for it. I thought I needed to attend lots and lots of courses to learn how to communicate science, how to write about science and how to share science in a meaningful way. As […]
Rewrite Clinic: Active voice without losing scientific evidence
If you’re writing about science, you’ve probably been told to use passive voice to sound ‘objective’ and describe static facts. The problem is that passive sentences often hide the actor, so readers have difficulty imagining what is happening. This becomes even trickier when talking about complex scientific concepts. In this Rewrite Clinic, we look at […]
How to use AI in science communication without spreading nonsense
The internet gets flooded with AI-generated content, risking that science communication loses quality, becomes inaccurate and fails to educate its audience. Here, I share why I choose to use AI as a brainstorming and proofreading partner, not as a replacement for researching or writing. I provide you with practical, ethical tips to work with AI […]
Trust-building strategies for science communication on social media
Social media has transformed how we share and consume science. But posting research notes or scientific content isn't enough anymore. To truly make an impact with your science communication, you need to build trust with your audience first - on the right platform. Here, we will look into practical strategies to build trust and connect […]