Why Some Science Posts Go Viral
Linguistic and cultural factors come into play as science communication takes to social media.
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The rabbit hole and the way out: escaping YouTube’s conspiracy theory echo chamber
How forward facing social media, such as YouTube, can be a gateway for anti-scientific misinformation and conspiracy theories.
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Want to know how to get better SciComm Youtube engagement? Like and Subscribe to find out!
Science YouTube videos that get more likes and are mobile phone friendly could reach more viewers.
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Understanding the Divide: How Science Influencers Shape Science Perceptions
Science influencers rely on identity language to nurture their communities. But this language inadvertently polarizes science.
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ZooTube – A Review of Zoos on YouTube
Zoos use YouTube for science communication and choose which animals and educational facts to include, whilst still being entertaining.
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From Clicks to Change: Empowering Society through Science Communication on Social Media
This article delves into science communicators’ impact on social media, spotlighting John Green’s #PatientsNotPatents campaign.
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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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What’s Backstage: Looking Beyond Audience and Scientist in Shaping SciComm
SciComm is kind of like putting on a performance – so let’s consider the people behind the scenes who help make it possible!
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Let’s Talk About Forever… Chemicals on Reddit and Twitter
What are PFAS? How do Twitter and Reddit users view PFAS? How can science communicators fill PFAS knowledge gaps exposed on social media?
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Good Faith, Bad Tweet: A Case Study in Science Communication on Twitter
Twitter drama can be fun to watch or just plain exhausting (or sometimes even both) – but can it teach us anything about sci-comm?
