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Science: Last Week's Trends

Week of Jun 29 - Jul 5, 2026 - what was rising across X, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube for Science creators, and the visual ideas to run with. A new radar lands every Monday.

The Week in Short

Your audience wants breakdown content this week, and they're hungry for it across every platform. Science explained, physics explained, and how science works all debuted strong, signaling that creators are gravitating toward digestible education over passive consumption. This matters because it shows your viewers aren't just passively scrolling-they're seeking explanations they can actually understand and share. What's carrying momentum from last week is still your backbone: STEM education, chemistry reactions, lab demonstrations, and science experiments remain consistent performers. Lab hacks specifically maintained three-day persistence, so hands-on, practical content with immediate utility continues to resonate. X and TikTok are your primary drivers here, with YouTube and Pinterest supporting through educational infographics and deeper content. The cross-platform presence of STEM education, chemistry reactions, physics explained, and vaccine myths debunked tells you these topics transcend algorithm silos-they're genuinely resonating everywhere. For next week, layer your approach: lead with short-form breakdowns on TikTok and X to catch the science explained wave, repurpose those into infographic-heavy educational content for Pinterest, and expand your best explanations into longer YouTube formats. Don't abandon the lab content that's working, but thread more demystification language through it. Your audience is ready to learn why, not just watch what.

Keyword Radar

57 new this week · 23 still rising · X 34 · TikTok 28 · YouTube 13 · Pinterest 11. Days = how many mornings it kept trending last week.

KeywordSeen OnDays Trending
STEM education STILL RISINGTikTok, X3
chemistry reactions STILL RISINGTikTok, X2
lab demonstrations STILL RISINGX, YouTube2
educational infographics STILL RISINGPinterest2
STEM creator STILL RISINGX2
STEM learning activities STILL RISINGPinterest2
STEM tutorial STILL RISINGTikTok2
#astronomy STILL RISINGX1
#learnontiktok STILL RISINGTikTok1
#scienceexperiments STILL RISINGTikTok1
#STEM STILL RISINGX1
chemistry reaction STILL RISINGTikTok1
lab hack STILL RISINGTikTok1
lab setup tour STILL RISINGYouTube1
physics demo STILL RISINGTikTok1
pseudoscience counter STILL RISINGX1
quick science facts STILL RISINGTikTok1
science experiment STILL RISINGX1
science experiment ideas STILL RISINGPinterest1
science experiments STILL RISINGTikTok1
science explainer STILL RISINGX1
space discovery STILL RISINGTikTok1
space exploration STILL RISINGX1
lab hacks NEWTikTok3
science explained NEWTikTok3
educational science content NEWPinterest, YouTube2
physics explained NEWTikTok, X2
how science works NEWYouTube2
science experiments explained NEWYouTube2
space facts NEWTikTok2
vaccine myths debunked NEWPinterest, X1
#astronomynews NEWX1
#biology NEWX1
#healthscience NEWX1
#innovationtech NEWX1
#lablife NEWX1
#NASA NEWX1
#physics NEWX1
#researchfacts NEWX1
#sciencebreakdown NEWX1
#sciencefacts NEWX1
#space exploration NEWX1
#STEMeducation NEWX1
anatomy facts NEWX1
anatomy POV NEWTikTok1
animal communication science NEWYouTube1
ape communication NEWTikTok1
ape evolution diagram NEWPinterest1
ape laughter science NEWX1
biology breakthroughs NEWX1
biology deep dive NEWX1
biology facts NEWTikTok1
biology illustration NEWPinterest1
biology myth busting NEWTikTok1
biology POV NEWTikTok1
black hole collision NEWX1
black hole collision breakdown NEWYouTube1
black hole discovery NEWTikTok1
black hole visualization NEWPinterest1
breakthrough discoveries NEWYouTube1
breakthrough discoveries explained NEWYouTube1
chemistry demo NEWX1
climate denialism debunk NEWX1
climate denialism response NEWYouTube1
climate myth busting NEWTikTok1
climate science NEWX1
climate science facts NEWPinterest1
deadpan science humor NEWTikTok1
debunking myths NEWYouTube1
discovery moments NEWTikTok1
educational posters NEWPinterest1
educational science series NEWYouTube1
educational shorts NEWX1
element breakdown NEWTikTok1
experiment breakdown NEWX1
experiment challenge NEWTikTok1
experiment gone wrong NEWTikTok1
experiment kit styling NEWPinterest1
Food Jutsu NEWTikTok1
gravitational wave explained NEWYouTube1

The Week's Visuals

One fresh visual idea per day, generated from what was trending - remake any of them for your own feed in Crosspost's AI Studio.

Generated trend visual for Monday
Monday, Jun 29A close-up shot of hands performing a dynamic science experiment with sharp, clean lighting and a neutral background. The subject is captured mid-action during a striking moment (mixing chemicals, snapping a specimen into frame, or executing a precise lab technique). Color-saturated liquids or glowing elements create visual interest. The mood is energetic yet focused, with shallow depth of field i
Generated trend visual for Tuesday
Tuesday, Jun 30A brightly-lit overhead shot of a scientist in a modern lab coat working with colorful test tubes and beakers, steam rising naturally from an experiment. Clean white lab table with organized equipment, vibrant liquid colors (blues, purples, greens) catching direct daylight. Calm, curious expression with focused hands in mid-action. Minimalist background with soft shadows emphasizing the glowing ch
Generated trend visual for Wednesday
Wednesday, Jul 1A scientist or educator in a bright lab environment, shot at eye level with beakers and test tubes in soft focus in the foreground. The subject leans forward mid-explanation with animated hand gestures, wearing a white lab coat under warm LED lighting. The background has a subtle bokeh of colorful chemical reactions in clear glass containers. The mood is energetic yet educational, with natural ski
Generated trend visual for Thursday
Thursday, Jul 2A bright, high-contrast vertical shot (9:16) of a hands-on science experiment or lab demo in progress-colorful liquid reactions, glowing elements, or crystal formations-with the creator's hands in frame, sharp focus on the phenomenon, clean minimal background, natural or ring lighting for mobile viewing clarity, energetic and satisfying visual moment captured mid-action.
Generated trend visual for Friday
Friday, Jul 3A scientist in a bright, modern lab setting gesturing enthusiastically toward a glowing visualization or diagram (gravitational waves, molecular structure, or space phenomenon). Clean, well-lit environment with cool blues and purples, high-energy body language, shot from mid-torso up with shallow depth of field focusing on the scientist's face and the visual aid. Mood is curiosity-driven and educa
Generated trend visual for Saturday
Saturday, Jul 4A bright laboratory setting with natural window light casting soft shadows across beakers and test tubes. The creator is positioned at a clean white lab bench in sharp focus, wearing a lab coat, leaning forward with genuine curiosity as they hold up a glowing or colorful chemical solution. The background shows organized shelves with labeled containers. Cool-toned blue and green lighting emphasizes
Generated trend visual for Sunday
Sunday, Jul 5A scientist in a modern lab setting, shot from a low angle with dramatic overhead lighting, wearing protective goggles and focused intently on an experiment with glowing liquids or specimens. Cool blue and white color palette with warm accent lighting on the subject, creating a sense of discovery and precision. Moody, professional atmosphere with shallow depth of field emphasizing the subject's ha

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