Six Ways to Put the Public at the Heart of Science and Policy
Trust in elite institutions is on the wane globally. Building public participation into research and government advice can turn the tide.
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Scientists Should Recognize Their Own Political Biases to Build Public Trust
Scientists Should Recognize Their Own Political Biases to Build Public Trust
Public trust in science can't be sustained by the support of narrow constituencies at one end of an ideological spectrum.
Science Media Amplifies Male Scientists’ Voices Over Female Ones
Science Media Amplifies Male Scientists’ Voices Over Female Ones
Analysis of more than 2,500 science stories revealed that men were quoted more often than women, highlighting systemic gender bias in science communication.
What is Ethical Knowledge Brokering?
Knowledge brokers have to navigate competing interests often without guidance. The authors set out system of practical ethics for knowledge brokers.
Official Science Communication is Needed to Counter Disinformation in Critical Periods
Official Science Communication is Needed to Counter Disinformation in Critical Periods
Institutional science communication has become a central tool for addressing the challenges of disinformation and strengthening public trust in public institutions.
Public Writing Has Become a Benchmark of the PhD Journey
Public Writing Has Become a Benchmark of the PhD Journey
Writing for public audiences in a variety of media has become a common feature of PhD research. This blog discusses what pubic writing adds to the PhD journey.
Reshaping Science Communication in a Critical Period of Disinformation and Distrust
Reshaping Science Communication in a Critical Period of Disinformation and Distrust
Governments should strengthen institutional science communication, not just rely on individual researchers, to provide clear, coordinated, evidence-based information and counter misinformation, especially during crises.
Why Are Scholars of Political Science Frequently Ignored?
Why Are Scholars of Political Science Frequently Ignored?
A major reason is the rise of anti-intellectualism in politics and society – the devaluation of expert knowledge, critical thinking and rigorous empirical analysis of the challenges we face.
The Fight For Slow And Boring Research
As federal research funding shrinks, scientists are looking to other sources of support. Can they learn to sell their work without selling out?
The Case for Preserving Scholarly Blogs - Impact of Social Sciences
The Case for Preserving Scholarly Blogs - Impact of Social Sciences
Poor preservation threatens the scholarly blogging ecosystem. What makes scholarly blogs sustainable and how can these practices be promoted?
To Rebuild Trust in Science, Scientists Must Change Who Tells Their Story and How
To Rebuild Trust in Science, Scientists Must Change Who Tells Their Story and How
Holden Thorp, PhD, the top editor at Science, discusses the essential role of front-line doctors and the power of conversations rather than confrontation.
Artificial Intelligence Is the New Language of Science
'The common basis of the EU and Hungarian Strategies is that the future of science is not only a technological but also a value-based issue. AI is the new language of science, but it will only serve progress if it remains ethical, transparent, and human-centred.'
Replacing Public Doubt with Public Confidence: Experiments in Building Trust at Science
Replacing Public Doubt with Public Confidence: Experiments in Building Trust at Science
If more research is openly available than ever before, and open is framed as a way to build trust, why isn't public trust in science at an all-time high?
Rethinking research impact
The way we think about the impact of university research, according to one Arizona State University leader, needs urgent and fundamental change.
From Language Barrier to AI Bias: The Non-Native Speaker's Dilemma in Scientific Publishing
From Language Barrier to AI Bias: The Non-Native Speaker's Dilemma in Scientific Publishing
For decades, researchers with English as an additional language have faced systemic disadvantages in publishing. AI writing tools promise relief, yet, they also bring new risks into science.
Will Science Journalism Funders Step Up or Retreat?
Amid Trump-era funding turmoil, foundations are finding themselves pulled in many directions to fill in the gaps.
Navigating the chaos: Research community owes better communication to taxpayers
Navigating the chaos: Research community owes better communication to taxpayers
In exchange for continued taxpayer funding, American universities must better explain how research promotes the well-being and security of the public, according to two of the country’s top leaders in science policy.
To Restore Trust in Science, Scientists Should Focus on Storytelling
To Restore Trust in Science, Scientists Should Focus on Storytelling
Holden Thorp, PhD, top editor at Science, discusses the essential role of front-line doctors, the power of well-told stories, and the value of admitting error.
Communicating Science is an Uphill Struggle for Europe's Researchers
Communicating Science is an Uphill Struggle for Europe's Researchers
Communicating science to the public has been a part of the job for academic researchers for years, but the rise of social media and growing misinformation about science has raised the stakes. As national funders take steps to better prepare their researchers for public engagement, EU programmes are struggling to meet demand for support.
Science communication on TikTok: toward transformative and post-normal science
Science communication on TikTok: toward transformative and post-normal science
Learning Outcomes and Evaluation Metrics for Training Researchers to Engage in Science Policy
Learning Outcomes and Evaluation Metrics for Training Researchers to Engage in Science Policy
Making research evidence accessible and relevant to policymakers is one way that the scientific enterprise confers direct societal benefits.
Scientists IN Society: From Isolation to Engagement
Scientists were historically encouraged to immerse themselves in research above all else. It's time to rid ourselves of that notion.
20 Scientific Facts That Sound Like Science Fiction
Modern science regularly pushes the boundaries between reality and imagination. Hidden in research papers and laboratory findings lie discoveries so extraordinary they challenge common understanding. These aren't hypothetical possibilities or theoretical concepts - they're verified scientific facts that seem to belong more in science fiction than reality. Glass That Bends Deep in the oceans lives … Continue reading "20 Scientific Facts That Sound Like Science Fiction"
When Nuance Is the Enemy
Pete Nelson reviews Christopher Reddy's book "Science Communication in a Crisis: An Insider's Guide" for the Winter edition of ISSUES.
Science Hostility: What We Know and What We Can Do About It
Public communication on controversial issues has meant that science is more relevant than ever before. At the same time, it has made researchers vulnerable to attacks that undermine their credibility.
The Adequacy of Science Communication to the General Public from an Epistemological Perspective
The Adequacy of Science Communication to the General Public from an Epistemological Perspective
This prospected research advances an internalist view on the concepts of scientific literacy and effectiveness of science communication to the general public, within an epistemological framework.
More than 60 German Universities and Research Institutions Leave X
More than 60 German Universities and Research Institutions Leave X
Changes to the social media platform make further use “untenable”
Communicating Science: The "significance" of Statistics
Statistical significance and scientific importance are distinct, equally valuable aspects of communicating the significance of statistics in research
Highlights of 2024 World Science Forum in Budapest
The 11th World Science Forum (WSF) took place in Budapest, Hungary, from 20 to 23 November 2024, bringing together global leaders, scientists, and policymakers.
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