The Use of Jargon Kills People's Interest in Science, Politics
Even when specialized terms are defined in the text, the damage is done
science communication
Social Bots Tweet Dodgy Claims about Pot, Diluting Solid Science
Misleading messages about cannabis are pervasive on Twitter
The Most Discussed and Shared Scientific Research of 2019
Climate crisis, artificial intelligence, and vaccines top the list of 2019’s most discussed research
Social Media Contributes to Increased Perception of Food Technology as Risky Business
Are GMOs safe? Science says 'yes,' the media says 'no'
Americans Maintain High Levels of Trust in Science
Increasing concerns among scientists over science becoming partisan are not reflected in recent GSS polls
Society Is Rejecting Facts; Medical Researchers Can Help
Now more than ever, medical researchers must help the public understand the rigorous process of science, which has been around for thousands of years
Women Have Substantially Less Influence on Twitter than Men in Academic Medicine
Among health policy and health services researchers, women have half the average number of followers as their male counterparts
What Do You Mean the Hamburger Isn't All That American?
Scientists and graphic designers are joining forces to strengthen the communication power of research through attractive, informative, and even surprising visuals
The Geoengineering of Consent: How Conspiracists Dominate YouTube Climate Science Content
Most YouTube videos relating to climate change prevention oppose scientific consensus and hijack technical terms to appear credible, says study
What Makes Someone Believe or Reject Science?
In a recent study, those who listened to the poorer quality audio of scientists presenting their work evaluated the scientists as less intelligent and their research as less important