Science slam

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A science slam is a scientific talk where scientists present their own scientific research work in a given time frame - usually 10 minutes - in front of a non-expert audience. The focus lies on teaching current science to a diverse audience in an entertaining way. The presentation is judged by the audience.^[1] A science slam is a form of science communication.

Science slams are open to all fields of science. However, events specializing on particular topics exist as well. Examples include: technical science slams,^[2] health science slams,^[3] sociological science slams,^[4] junior science slams,^[5] kid's science slams,^[6] and binational science slams.^[7][8]

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