From lab to headlines: the role of press releases in science communication
Authors determined basic research is covered just as much as applied research in EurekAlert! press releases spanning 2015 to 2022.
Climate Doom Sometimes Works: How Negativity Impacts Environmental Engagement
The tone of climate change communications can lead to increased engagement.
Double Trouble: Two Narratives in Ocean Science Communication
Researchers find that plastic pollution is often framed as a health issue with social responsibility in press releases, while ocean climate change is mostly portrayed as a sociopolitical issue.
Quid Pro Quo: Does Sharing Personal Details Encourage Audiences to Lend Their Trust?
Researchers who share personal details about themselves can increase the layperson’s perception of their benevolence and integrity.
Hey Siri, naming your detector might just improve your data: how anthropomorphizing technology can help keep citizen scientists engaged
Personifying technology used science improve the motivation of citizen scientists, as it can help participants feel more connected to research.
Announcing the SciCommBites 2025 Team!
We are thrilled to announce our SciCommBites 2025 author teams. Posts will resume every Wednesday, starting next week!
SciCommBites is Back!
SciCommBites took a brief hiatus from digesting science communication research. Now we’re back!
SciCommBites’ Kirsten and Kay Talk about ComSciCon/CAN 2023!
Two members of our admin team attended the flagship American and Canadian ComSciCons last year. Here’s what they had to say!
Exploring ‘Science’ as a Brand
Using Brand Concept Management to evaluate science communication and the brand of Science.
SciPEP 2023 Part 4: Turning Insights about Basic Science Communication into Action
SciCommBites X SciPEP collaboration: This SciCommBites summary is the fourth and last in our coverage of the two day SciPEP conference.