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.
In science, we trust… but what exactly is trust?
Researchers analyzed data from three surveys, concluding that direct measures of “trust” in scientists are unclear in what they represent.
Science in Action Films as the Blockbusters of SciComm
Rutgers’ “science in action” documentaries focus on making scientists relatable to increase audience engagement.
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.
Scientists behaving badly–how does the public respond?
Although the reasons aren’t entirely clear, there is no question that uncivil disagreement erodes trust in science.