Looking for a sign? Study says interpretive signs at U.S. National Parks have low readability
The sign is clear- making U.S. National Park signs easier to read could make visitor experiences and science communication even better!
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Lights, Camera, Action! Scientists in the Movies
Depictions of scientists in short indie films can challenge stereotypes.
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Space Food is the Future, At Least in the Media
When “small space gardens” actually refers to gardens in outer space, science communicators might not be presenting a critical enough view to audiences.
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Introducing the Climate Memos! Climate Memo 1 – Framing: Keep it Simple
SciCommBites is pleased to feature “Climate Memos.” This week: simple messages are effective messages..
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Americans Want Climate Policy: They Just Need to be Reminded of That
Hot take? Not quite. Researchers study perspective changes towards climate-friendly policies across American political divides.
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In Science We Trust: Identifying Cues for Trust in Science Media
Who trusts who? And how? Researchers look at how trust cues influence perceptions of science media.
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How Clinicians Correct Patient Misconceptions Using SciComm Practices
The key? Avoiding pedantry, establishing common ground, and understanding the rationale behind patient misconceptions.
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The science of standing up for science: What motivated thousands to march in 2017
“Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.” – James Thurber
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Welcome to the Dark Side: Unmasking The Other Face of Citizen Science
When citizen science goes to the dark side: lessons on transparency and informed consent.
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Retracted: How Politicizers of Science Misinterpret Retractions to Suit Their Own Ends
Retracting scientific journal articles to prevent the spread of misinformation can backfire without careful science communication.
