science communication
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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 & 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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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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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.
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Brain power
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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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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In the news
Metadata 2020 initiative launched
Metadata 2020 advocates for richer, connected, and reusable metadata for all research outputs.
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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.
