Ink and Insight: Unveiling the Alchemy of Short Stories in Science Communication
Well-written short stories are potent tools for science communication, engaging audiences and conveying scientific information effectively.
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When two worlds collide: Bringing science journalism and science communication together
Digital media mean that anyone can publish anywhere. Both science journalism and science communication thus need to adapt. Now.
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Do climate change communications need more f***ing aggression?
Aggression in climate change communications increase expectancy violation, decreasing willingness to engage in pro-environmental behaviors.
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Hanging up your “scientist hat” and adopting better language could increase science engagement
Presenting science as something to do rather than as an identity to inhabit could increase children’s participation in science activities.
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The Adventures of Science Communication: Using comics to engage young audiences
Comics are a unique science communication method to engage youth. This study created a set of Covid-19 comics and surveyed students.
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Are we really being inclusive by using Latinx?
Should scicommers use Hispanic, Latinx, or Latino? There is no clear cut answer. A Pew Research Center Report breaks down this debate.
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The Power of Once Upon A Time
Science fiction sometimes shapes public opinion about science as surely as science itself. These researchers measured how that works.
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Hitting the brakes on the hype train: how audiences perceive uncertainty in science
New research suggests audiences perceive researchers who disclose uncertainty about their work as more objective.
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Empowering Young Minds: Science Communication for Preschool Children
Preschool children can participate in and learn from science communication.
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Sir David Attenborough or Eddie Murphy? Narration Style Matters for Online Science Videos
Deciding between infotainment or exposition as narration for your next online science video? Think about your audience and your objectives.
