Public-speaking tips from the experts: what scientists can learn from comics, musicians and actors

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by John Tregoning
February 13, 2026
Taking to the stage to present your science is a key part of research, but talks often fall flat, says John Tregoning. Can scientists learn from performers to better engage an audience? Taking to the stage to present your science is a key part of research, but talks often fall flat, says John Tregoning. Can scientists learn from performers to better engage an audience?
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Originally published on Nature on 2/13/2026