Mission Briefing
CRITICAL THINKING IS KEY
Deyne
Science Educator & CreatorFrom Biotech to the Classroom
I'm originally from the UK, where I studied Biotechnology. After university, I spent several years working as an assistant in the Research and Development department of a large pharmaceutical company. It was an interesting time, but I must admit, I became more than a little disillusioned with how science and capitalism sometimes combine in that environment. My goals and the company's goals just didn't align.
Needing a change, I travelled the world for a while before eventually settling in Vietnam. It was here that I found my real passion. For the past 12 years, I've been teaching secondary school science, loving the challenge and now exploring STEAM projects as well.
The "Potato" Problem
While teaching ESL learners, I often used classics like Bill Nye the Science Guy. These shows are fantastic for illustrating complex concepts clearly. There was just one problem: the quality of the videos circulating online was mostly "potato" due to low resolution. But the students still loved them, so I decided to start upscaling and remastering them myself.
The Critical Gap
I noticed a gap in how science is reported. A lot of science news is dense, filled with complicated jargon, and doesn't easily relate to what we're learning in the classroom. Students need to see science in action and understand how discoveries are made. Critical thinking has never been more important.
The Three-Part Mission
Remastering Classics
Restoring beloved science shows to high quality so they can be enjoyed by a new generation of curious minds.
Browse Episodes →Interactive Lessons
Adding NGSS-aligned interactive lessons to the videos, designed to help students and serve as fun refreshers for everyone else.
Try a Lesson →Accessible News
Bridging the gap between the classroom and the lab by explaining the latest breakthroughs in a way that is easier to understand.
Read Science News →The Seriously Scientific Approach
The Latest Science News section is central to fostering critical thinking. I am in no way claiming to be an expert on anything I post about. Just like everyone else, I am learning and exploring. This process is a key part of developing critical thinking.
The goal is to make complex studies accessible to my students and everyone else, without sacrificing depth or rigor.
Crucially, every news article includes citations. These link directly to the original, peer-reviewed scientific papers where possible and other relevant sources. I strongly encourage everyone - from students to casual readers - to dive deeper by following these citations. They link to a wealth of excellent scientific knowledge.
You can read more about how I approach science journalism and the standards I uphold in the Editorial Guidelines.
Editorial Guidelines & Standards →I put a great deal of effort into ensuring accuracy, so will always fact check before posting. However that's still not always foolproof!
If you find anything that doesn't seem quite right in the writing, or raises further questions, please leave a comment on the article or get in touch using the contact form.
Access Contact Form →Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.
— Rosalind Franklin