7+ of the Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Science-Lovers

If you live and breathe science and are looking for something a little different, why not check out some of these great Science-related Instagram accounts. Keep up to date with the latest news in science and follow some of your favorite scientists with the click of a button. 

RELATED: NEW ALGORITHM CAN TELL IF YOU'RE DEPRESSED FROM YOUR INSTAGRAM FEED

Who are the best science influencers on Instagram?

According to sites like influencerintelligence.econsultancy.com, here are some of the best science influencers on Instagram: -

• Dianna Cowern.

• Natalie Panek.

• Phil Torres.

• Mitchell Moffit.

• Neil Harbisson.

• Abigail Harrison.

• Pardis Sabeti.

• Athena Brensberger.

What are the most popular scientist-related accounts on Instagram?

According to sites like mentalfloss.com, some of the most popular science Instagram accounts are, but not limited to: -

• Scott Kelly. 

• Bipolaire61. 

• Georgia Aquarium. 

• Science Museum. 

• Popular Science. 

• The Bronx Zoo. 

• NASA Goddard. 

• Liberty Science Center.

What are the best educational Instagram accounts to follow?

Instagram is not just about people sharing wacky and inspirational photos. It can also be used as a jumping-off point for expanding your mind.

According to sites like diygenius.com, here are some of the best Instagram accounts for educational purposes: -

• NASA. 

• U.S. Department of the Interior. 

• Astrophysics. 

• The History Channel.

• Curiosity. 

• TED.

• National Geographic.

7 of the best Instagram accounts to follow for science-lovers

If none of those satisfy your hunger for Science-related Instagram material, you might also want to consider some of these 7 great Instagram accounts. Of course, this list is far from exhaustive and is in no particular order.

1. Interesting Engineering's (@interestingengineering) very own Instagram of course!

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

What do you think about this decision? ? . "PETA, the nonprofit animal advocacy, applauded the move by the EPA (The Environmental Protection Agency), tweeting that the announcement is a culmination of almost two decades of PETA scientists working to end animal testing. . Still, not everyone was pleased with the EPA's move. The Natural Resources Defense Council, an international nonprofit environmental organization, called it "irresponsible" because animal testing helps scientists discover life-saving treatments and identify chemicals that could harm individuals and the environment." . ? iStock / D-Keine

A post shared by Interesting Engineering (@interestingengineering) on Sep 12, 2019 at 9:00pm PDT

What better Instagram account to follow for science and tech-lovers than Interesting Engineering's very own. It is, quite simply, one of the best on the platform!

But of course, we would say that, wouldn't we?

Since you are clearly someone with very good taste (you are here after all), you might want to consider consuming more of our high-quality material on Instagram too. Keep up to date with the latest in science and tech news, and get inspired by quotes from some of the greatest minds at the cutting edge of tech.

2. Wyss Institute (@wyssinstitute)

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

Jellyfish are about 95% water, which makes them hard to study because most of the underwater tools available to marine biologists are clunky, heavy, and often shred them to pieces. A new ultra-soft gripper developed by the Wyss Institute and @baruch_college uses fettuccini-like “fingers” inflated with water to gently grasp jellyfish and release them without harm, allowing scientists to safely interact with them in their own habitat. Read all about this at the link in our bio.

A post shared by Wyss Institute (@wyssinstitute) on Aug 28, 2019 at 11:14am PDT

If bioengineering is more your bag, you might want to check out Harvard University's Wyss Institute Instagram account. Here you will find the latest news from their cutting-edge research including things like the first 3-D printed heart-on-a-chip. 

By following this account you will be rewarded, regularly, with news on devices, therapeutics, and diagnostics coming out of the institute. You will also be privy to some great high-quality, high-resolution microscopic images from time to time.

There is also an interesting series of profiles from the many scientists working there called the "Humans of the Wyss". 

3. The Art Department of Popular Science Magazine (@popsciartdept)

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

May the 4th be with you! To celebrate all things Star Wars today, we look back at our Dec 2015 issue of @popsci with cover star BB-8. Here's the layout from the issue in which we talk to Matt Denton and Josh lee of the creature-effects team @lucasfilmstarwars about creating BB-8. #maythe4thbewithyou #starwars #bb8 #popsci #popsciartdept #lucasfilm

A post shared by @ popsciartdept on May 4, 2017 at 9:57am PDT

If you are after something a little different then look no further than The Art Department of Popular Science Magazine's Instagram account. Packed with artful covers, illustrations, BTS and outtakes from their 145-year-old magazine, it is sure to inspire you. 

4. Harvard University’s Science in the News (@stinboston)

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

The amygdala is an area of the brain named for its almond shape (amygdala = almond in Latin!). It is a critical brain region involved in decision-making, memory, emotional responses and learning. As such, it fascinates many researchers. The last image shows a broad view of the amygdala: in blue are all the cells in the area, while in green you see a subregion of the amygdala called the basolateral amygdala. The green comes from Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), which is injected into cells in the basolateral amygdala, allowing us to not only see the body of the neuron, but also its projections - that is, where those neurons are traveling. These projections are particularly visible in the first three images, which give us a closer look at the neurons. We can also see multiple “branches” protruding from the body of the neurons; this includes the dendrites, which receive information, and the axon, which is the longer branch that sends information from one neuron to another. This information exchange is required for our memory, decision making, movement, and so much more. #amygdala #almond #beautifulbrain #neurons #branches #memory #movement #harvard #cambridge #boston @maddiehray

A post shared by Science In The News (@sitnboston) on Sep 5, 2018 at 5:44pm PDT

Harvard University’s Science in the News is a great blog, podcast, and a source of free events. Its Instagram account is filled with some of the art created by grad students to bridge the communication gap between scientists and non-scientists.

5. Futurism (@futurism)

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

A newly proposed kind of space elevator could actually work. ⁠ ⁠ Researchers from Columbia University and Cambridge University published a new document which proposes the creation of "the Spaceline" which would link the Earth and the Moon. It could drastically cut the cost of space travel. ⁠ ⁠ The Spaceline would be tethered to the surface of the Moon and dangle down into geostationary orbit around the Earth like a plumb bob, waiting for astronauts to latch on and ride into the cosmos. It could even be built from materials that exist today, putting the cosmos virtually within reach of our fingertips. Tap the link in our bio to read more on Futurism.com

A post shared by Futurism (@futurism) on Aug 27, 2019 at 2:00pm PDT

Futurism is another of the web's best-loved science and tech publications. Their Instagram account is also worth checking out if you love all things cryptocurrency, AI, machine learning and much more.

6. Nature Research (@nature.research)

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

Scientists from Canada have discovered enzymes (in green and blue) in the human gut that can convert A type blood (+ yellow square) into O type (blue square only, second image)! (the yellow/white square is the intermediate product). . O type blood (specifically O negative) is often referred to as the universal blood type because people of any blood type can receive it. A good supply of O type blood is therefore essential, particularly during emergencies where a patient’s blood type is unknown or when supply is limited. . The research was published in Nature Microbiology (doi.org/10.1038/s41564-019-0469-7) and the authors hope that in the future these enzymes will be used to produce converted universal donor blood directly after blood donation, providing blood banks more flexibility with their supply. Go behind the paper with first author Dr Peter Rahfeld on the Nature Research Microbiology Community: go.nature.com/2wErm5r (link in bio). . Illustration by Andreas Geissner. . #microbiome #microbiology #enzymes #bloodtype #redbloodcells

A post shared by Nature Research (@nature.research) on Jul 3, 2019 at 2:40am PDT

Nature still remains one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals. It has "broken" many firsts from the birth of Dolly the sheep to the splitting of the atom!

Their Instagram feed is a must-see for any lover of science.

7. CERN (@cern)

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

? Our #PhotoOfTheWeek shows the Large Hadron Collider (#LHC) tunnel during the second long shutdown (LS2). ⠀ -⠀ #DidYouKnow that work for the High-Luminosity LHC is currently in progress 100 metres underground? This next generation LHC, which will begin operation in 2026, will reach luminosities five to ten times higher than its predecessor. This increased number of collisions will increase the chances of observing rare processes.

A post shared by CERN (@cern) on Aug 28, 2019 at 9:02am PDT

And last, but by no means least, is CERN's fantastic Instagram account. As the world's largest particle physics laboratory, their account is filled with lots of juicy images and other updates.