Giving young people a voice in the discourse about mental health during COVID-19
Including young people in discussions about mental health is important for open dialogue.
Just the FAQs: Turning Climate Questions into Climate Understanding and Action
Scientists develop climate science Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to improve climate communications.
Lost in translation: How the dominance of English turns science into a closed and privileged conversation
Up to 98% of scientific articles are published in English. How do we address the hegemony of the English language in science?
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!
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