Inspiring new generations through science, creativity and fun.
Xplora Ciencia is a team of science communicators dedicated to making science accessible and fun through social media videos. Founded by Nico Martorell, Benjamín Vidal, and Manuel Otero, the group is made up of biologists, physicists, and professionals from different fields who bring their creativity and humor to explain complex topics.
One of their milestones was the coverage of the solar eclipse in Las Grutas, highlighting their commitment to science communication. Since 2017, they have been sparking curiosity across Argentina and beyond.
Drag each statement to the correct category and discover what placebos can (and can't) do.
Drag each statement to the correct category: what placebos CAN do vs what they CAN'T do. Based on real science!
Sort each claim as fact or fiction and learn how the tetanus bacteria really works.
Swipe or click to sort each claim as true or false. Can you debunk the rust myth?
An animated series created by Xplora Ciencia and broadcast on Canal Encuentro. The plot follows a group of aliens who investigate human behavior from a humorous and educational perspective. The script and animation are entirely produced by the Xplora team.
Watch Episodes →For one year, Xplora Ciencia was a content provider for C5N's social media, creating science communication videos with their signature style. This collaboration allowed them to reach a wider audience and establish themselves as leading science communicators.
Watch on Facebook →Xplora Ciencia was recognized by Argentina's Ministry of Science through the CienciaxContar initiative, a science communication contest that awards the best projects. This recognition validates their creative approach and their commitment to education and knowledge sharing.
Read More →An educational platform offering fun talks and courses on programming, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and ecology. With a dynamic and accessible approach, they bring scientific knowledge to new generations, inspiring curiosity and fostering continuous learning.
Scientific travel experiences organized by Xplora Ciencia. Destinations include San Juan (CASLEO Observatory at Parque El Leoncito) and Lobos (astrotourism collaboration with Ezequiel Brahim), connecting science and adventure.
An interactive series where the team performs science experiments in a simple and fun way. Through this initiative, they encourage the audience to participate and better understand how scientific concepts work through hands-on experimentation.
Every week, Nico Martorell delivers a summary of the most relevant science news. With his dynamic and entertaining style, he keeps the audience informed about the latest advances and discoveries, bringing science closer to everyday life.
Benjamín Vidal leads Xplora's science trivia segments, challenging the audience to answer questions on scientific topics. These trivia sessions combine fun and learning as an interactive way to foster curiosity and knowledge among their followers.
Xplora Ciencia has interviewed numerous researchers, primarily from the Faculty of Exact Sciences, aiming to share their research in an accessible and entertaining way. These interviews allow the public to learn about scientific advances in various fields and the importance of science in everyday life.
Watch Interview →In collaboration with Psicosimple, Xplora created explainer videos about psychological concepts like maladaptive perfectionism, impostor syndrome, and the comfort zone. These videos combine science and psychology, offering relevant content for the general audience.
Xplora worked with activist Flor Rocca to create videos on environmental issues, including "3 reasons to protect the environment." Through this content, they promoted ecological awareness and the importance of individual actions to protect the planet.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Xplora collaborated with scientist Nadia Chiaramoni to produce a series of awareness videos. Through informative content, they helped spread preventive measures and recommendations based on scientific evidence.
Watch Video →The Xplora team participated in the "Tomatelo con Ciencia" stream, a space where scientific topics are discussed with a relaxed and humorous tone, connecting science with entertainment.
Watch Stream →Juan Manuel Cafferata and Lucha Salgueiro participated in Radio Disney podcasts dedicated to the films Avatar and Wall·E, offering cultural analysis from a science, ecology, and technology perspective, reflecting on the environmental and technological messages these films convey.
Juan Manuel Cafferata and Julieta Varona were guests on "La Liga de la Ciencia," hosted by Andrés Rieznik and María Eugenia López on Argentina's public TV. They shared their experience as science communicators and how Xplora combines entertainment and science to make knowledge accessible and fun.
Run experiments and discover how false positives appear when you test enough times.
Run experiments and see how the p-value threshold of 0.05 can lead to false positives. Click 'Run Experiment' to simulate 20 independent studies and see how many pass just by chance!
Combine foods and unlock the synergy that makes flavors explode.
Click on foods to add them to your plate. Combine umami-rich ingredients and discover the synergy effect — some combinations amplify flavor far beyond the sum of their parts!
