science communication
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Brain power
Jargon can put people off science
The use of difficult, specialized words are a signal that tells people that they don’t belong,
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Quality of science & its communication
Bridging the credibility gap in science communication
People often react negatively when they don’t understand science, and these gaps in understanding are often driven by differences in…
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Community
Be cautious with the “science” in science news feeds on social media
Four examples of questionable science from a popular social media science news feed.
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Community
The public disengagement with science
Ensuring greater public engagement with science is crucial. How can this significant challenge be met?
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Community
Research Check: is it true only half your friends actually like you?
A study claiming "only half your friends like you" made headlines last week. But the data support a humbler, and…
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Community
The hype in science publishing and reporting is facing increasing scrutiny
Comedian John Oliver's 20-minute segment and new articles in The Conversation and Nature.
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In the news
Alan Alda on the art of science communication: ‘I want to tell you a story’
Alan Alda is known to many people as the actor in the US television series M.A.S.H and later in The…