# Chemistry Class Inks These Science Tattoos are Better than a Bunsen Burner By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-tattoos References: [blogs.discovermagazine](http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/loom/science-tattoo-emporium/?nggpage=2&pid=229) & [ugliesttattoos](http://ugliesttattoos.com/2010/01/04/funny-tattoos-science-rules-this-tattoo-not-so-much/) Who wants me to be real? 'Cause I have to fess up and say that I've never passed any science class after grade 10 -- that is why I write -- but I almost wish I had stuck with it, because I would be able to get some of these badass science tattoos. Ya, I know that science and badass don’t really go to well together (unless you are making homemade explosives!). But seriously, these science nerds are truly committed to their cause, and chose to [make it permanent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-cook) with some science tattoos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Science Tattoos:** Science-themed tattoos are becoming more popular and creative, offering opportunities for tattoo artists to specialize and for science-based businesses to expand into the tattoo industry. - **Stem-inspired Fashion:** Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are becoming a popular source of inspiration for fashion designers and apparel companies, offering opportunities for cross-industry collaboration and innovation. - **Educational Entertainment:** Science tattoos can be utilized as a form of educational entertainment, providing learning opportunities for non-traditional learners and creating a market for science-related entertainment products. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo:** The tattoo industry can expand its offerings by focusing on science-themed tattoos, collaborating with science education programs, and developing educational tattoo products and experiences. - **STEM Education:** Science-themed tattoos can serve as a tool to engage young learners and promote STEM education in a creative and fun way, while also providing opportunities for educational products and services. - **Entertainment:** The science tattoo trend can inspire the development of science-related entertainment products and experiences, such as science-themed art exhibits, interactive installations, and science-themed clothing lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Ketchup-Colored Tattoo Inks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchupthemed-tattoo.md) - [Condiment Tattoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tattoo-bottle.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glowing-garden-tattoo-sheet.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md)