science communication
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Quality of science and science communication
How scientific communication can spread misinformation
Attention is a scarce resource, so there is an inherent incentive for scientists, universities, and journalists to hype things more…
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Opinion
Unis want research shared widely. So why don’t they properly back academics to do it?
Universities can do better at supporting academics to share their research knowledge with the public, industry, and government.
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ABCs of KM
3 reasons to study science communication beyond the West
All cultures have communicated their knowledge in diverse and marvellous ways throughout time. Failing to see the significance of this…
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Brain power
Science communication is more important than ever. Here are 3 lessons from around the world on what makes it work
Science communication succeeds when it takes community knowledge seriously, works with other belief systems, and expects researchers to contribute to…
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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 and science 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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2018’s top 100 journal articles
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. This study shows that scientists…
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Opinion
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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.
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Critical Eye
Critical Eye: The damage of “science by media release”
The publication of a media release about a scientific study when the study itself is not generally available to read…
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Opinion
The public disengagement with science
Ensuring greater public engagement with science is crucial. How can this significant challenge be met?