Bluesky now platform of choice for science community
14 days ago
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- David Shiffman, a marine biologist, was an early advocate for science engagement on Twitter (now X).
- He trained over 2,000 early career scientists on using Twitter for networking, sharing research, and public communication.
- After Elon Musk acquired Twitter in 2022, changes to the platform led Shiffman to seek alternatives like Bluesky.
- Many scientists migrated to Bluesky due to dissatisfaction with Twitter, as reported by Nature, Science, and other outlets.
- Shiffman conducted a survey, published in Integrative and Comparative Biology, confirming Bluesky as the new preferred platform for science communicators.