Science in Seconds

2010 Finalist: Excellence In Science And Technology Public Awareness

Science and Humour Combine Online

Science in Seconds is a multi-faceted online video and blog series that fuses scientific news with humour and personality. It combines dazzling visuals with passion, flare and accuracy in a multi-media approach to science journalism that appeals to a wide spectrum of people.

The creators, three University of Alberta science graduates, engage audiences by using all available interactive digital media to build discussion. They keep information on the site current, crisp and relevant. The website has thousands of visitors every week from more than 80 countries.