Bridging the credibility gap in science communication
People often react negatively when they don’t understand science, and these gaps in understanding are…
Scientists on Twitter: Preaching to the choir or singing from the rooftops? [Top 100 journal articles of 2018]
The value and impact of social media is an important topic in the research community.…
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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.
Critical Eye: The damage of “science by media release”
The publication of a media release about a scientific study when the study itself is…
The public disengagement with science
Ensuring greater public engagement with science is crucial. How can this significant challenge be met?
Metadata 2020 initiative launched
Metadata 2020 advocates for richer, connected, and reusable metadata for all research outputs.
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…
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.
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…
Critical Eye: An example of hype in science publishing and reporting
A paper published in a respected journal illustrates the hyping of language used in science…