How do fireflies light up? How do sonar waves travel underwater? How does artificial intelligence actually work? These are the types of questions posed to a science writer, whose work it is to explain complex scientific concepts to a general audience. “At the same time, writers must spin tales that hook and keep readers, despite the endless other demands on their attention,” reads an excerpt from The Craft of Science Writing. This month, dear writers, write an article that explains a scientific concept or idea you’ve been curious about in an engaging and creative way.