What Role for Science in Swiss Democracy and Worldwide?
In Switzerland, science enjoys greater public trust than the police, government or parliament. But what exactly is the role of science in a democracy, and how does it differ in dictatorships?
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Greenland Research Institutions Halt New US Collaborations Citing Mistrust
Greenland Research Institutions Halt New US Collaborations Citing Mistrust
Over the summer, Greenland’s two largest research institutions, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the University of Greenland, both announced policies of not starting new research projects with US researchers.
How Can Citizen Science Reduce Psychological Distance to Science? Insights from Three Projects in Contested Environmental Contexts
How Can Citizen Science Reduce Psychological Distance to Science? Insights from Three Projects in Contested Environmental Contexts
This article argues that science communication is not just dissemination but part of participatory knowledge production, especially when science is socially contested and policy-relevant.
Why Do Some People Who Trust in Science Also Believe in Scientific Conspiracy Theories?
Why Do Some People Who Trust in Science Also Believe in Scientific Conspiracy Theories?
Trust in science seems compatible with believing almost anything, so long as it is expressed in plausibly scientific terms.
Support for Climate and Biodiversity Policies Differs Across Cultural Worldviews in Japan
Support for Climate and Biodiversity Policies Differs Across Cultural Worldviews in Japan
Climate policy support varied more across cultural worldviews than biodiversity policy support, according to a survey in Japan.
Scientists’ Credibility Depends on Audience and Perceived Motives
Scientists’ Credibility Depends on Audience and Perceived Motives
A new study identifies five audience 'classes' based on people's perceptions of scientists’ credibility
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.
Have People Stopped Trusting Science? The Data Tell a Surprising Story
Have People Stopped Trusting Science? The Data Tell a Surprising Story
Some say there's a global crisis of trust - but research reveals where the real problems lie.
Anyone Can Fake a Scientific Image with AI, Tricking Even Academic Journals - and Undermining Trust in Science
Anyone Can Fake a Scientific Image with AI, Tricking Even Academic Journals - and Undermining Trust in Science
Several scientific fields rely on visual evidence to illustrate their claims. Inaccurate AI-generated images put the credibility of science at risk.
'Staggering' Number of People Believe Unproven Claims About Vaccines, Raw Milk and More
'Staggering' Number of People Believe Unproven Claims About Vaccines, Raw Milk and More
Survey results suggest a rise in questioning of scientific evidence.
Science a Source of Hope When Britons Have an Otherwise Bleak View of the Country
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.
The Real Threat to Trust in Science Isn't Outright Fraud, but the Pervasive Tweaking of Research Designs and Models
The Real Threat to Trust in Science Isn't Outright Fraud, but the Pervasive Tweaking of Research Designs and Models
Science's credibility issues stem from the deliberate manipulation of research designs and model specifications.
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.
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?
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.
Conspiracy Theories As Engines of Connection for Enriched Public Debates on Emerging Technologies
Conspiracy Theories As Engines of Connection for Enriched Public Debates on Emerging Technologies
Debates on contested emerging technologies illustrate how publics make sense of science and technology by making unexpected connections between scientific insights, values, hopes and fears.
AI Will Soon Be Able to Audit All Published Research - What Will That Mean for Public Trust in Science?
AI Will Soon Be Able to Audit All Published Research - What Will That Mean for Public Trust in Science?
An AI audit of scientific research would likely expose some fraud and widespread inconsequential work. But we need to be careful it doesn't discredit science in general.
Science Thrives on Trust: Why Collaboration Is Our Greatest Strength
In a competitive academic world, building bridges instead of walls may be our most powerful tool to accelerate discovery and rebuild public trust in science.
Gatekeepers of Trust: Reaffirming the Publisher's Role in Service of the Reader
Gatekeepers of Trust: Reaffirming the Publisher's Role in Service of the Reader
The most vital and enduring contribution of scholarly publishers is their role as gatekeepers - not as obstacles to knowledge but as stewards of quality, integrity, and trust.
Democracy in crisis: Trust in democratic institutions declining around the world
Democracy in crisis: Trust in democratic institutions declining around the world
New research from the University of Southampton has found that trust in representative institutions, such as parliaments, governments and political parties, has been declining in democratic countries around the world.
A Global Majority Trusts Scientists, Wants Them to Have Greater Role in Policymaking, Study Finds
A Global Majority Trusts Scientists, Wants Them to Have Greater Role in Policymaking, Study Finds
In what is considered the most comprehensive post-pandemic survey of trust in scientists, researchers have found a majority of people around the world carry widespread trust in scientists.
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.
Organizations Call on Senators to Consider Nominees' Respect for Science
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