Mykyta ‘Nik’ Kliapets
Mykyta ‘Nik’ Kliapets
Pronouns: he/him
Institution/affiliation: KU Leuven
Title/position: PhD student in machine learning for astrophysics
Fact: Nik loves fantasy books, horror movies, black tea, and doing outreach. He has co-organised and narrated a catwalk in spacesuits.
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SciCommBites Wrapped: A 2025 Digest of Science and Society Research 
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Talking to the Moon: Is The New York Times’ Creative Coverage of the 1969 Apollo 11 Moonwalk Relevant for Space Race 2.0?
Silhouette of a person’s hand standing behind a curtain against the full Moon.
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The Science of Awe: Are Science Stories Awe-some?
“Stories matter” is typed onto white paper that is sticking out of the top of a black and red typewriter.
4 months ago in: Research no comments
Down, Down, Down the Road: Making Mathematics Fun and Relatable with Math Trails  
A brick road lit by the sun at sunset.
5 months ago in: Research no comments
Welcome to the Dark Side: Unmasking The Other Face of Citizen Science
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7 months ago in: Research no comments
Science on Trial: Perspectives on Scientists and Society Across 68 Countries 
Two scientists holding a graduated cylinder while looking at the camera.
9 months ago in: Research no comments
Double Trouble: Two Narratives in Ocean Science Communication 
Four plastic bags floating underwater, their translucent appearance resembling jellyfish. The image highlights ocean pollution and the impact of plastic pollution on marine life.
11 months ago in: Research no comments