A Methodological Systematic Review of 'Spin'
More than 26 percent of papers identified as systematic reviews or meta-analyses contained spin. This figure rose to up to 84 percent in papers reporting on nonrandomised trials.
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Shake Up Conferences
Emojis, smartphone technologies and revamped guidelines would boost transparency at scientific meetings, say Shai D. Silberberg and colleagues.
Automatic Jargon Identifier for Scientists Engaging with the Public
Scientists are required to communicate science and research not only to other experts in the field, but also to scientists and experts from other fields, as well as to the public and policymakers. One fundamental suggestion when communicating with non-experts is to avoid professional jargon.
How Can Scientists Foster Public Trust on Instagram?
U.S. adults see scientists as intelligent, but not always warm. This is a problem because people's perceptions of scientists' warmth influence their trust in scientific information. Could scientists be improving trust via social media?
14 Podcasts That Take Science Seriously
From an audio version of a peer-reviewed journal to 60-second crash courses, these are the best science podcasts.
Science, Sensationalized: How the Press Undermines Research Funding
Science, Sensationalized: How the Press Undermines Research Funding
Climate change is the perfect example of how a cut-and-dry scientific issue can become controversial if it is represented consistently in partisan terms. Let’s not drag funding into the fray as well.
Scientists Should Talk Directly to the Public
Our work helps answer some of society's greatest challenges, but it's usually conveyed with technical language in journals most citizens never see.
In a World Ruled by Rumour, it Is Vital that Scientists Speak with Humility and Clarity
In a World Ruled by Rumour, it Is Vital that Scientists Speak with Humility and Clarity
Facts are the science world’s stock-in-trade, but in an era of fake news it is ever more important to build public trust by avoiding exaggerated claims and jargon.
The Non-Scientist’s Guide to Reading and Understanding a Scientific Paper
The right approach and a little extra effort will help improve your scientific literacy.
Helping Scientists Learn To Talk To The Rest Of Us
A new book by actor Alan Alda is all about communication — and miscommunication — between doctors, scientists and civilians.
Publicity or Perish: Finding the Balance in Science Communication
Publicity or Perish: Finding the Balance in Science Communication
The time that you’re absolutely sick of saying it is about the time that your target audience has heard it for the first time.
Academics ‘Should Not Sign Over Research Copyright to Publishers’
Report urges academy to ‘embrace’ opportunities for wider research dissemination
An Unusual and Surprising Picture of Science
The winning entries from the first SNSF Scientific Image Competition offer a view of science that is aesthetic, nuanced and complex.
Scientists Are Armed with the Truth. But it Won’t Win Them the Culture War.
We all love science when it’s making life better, longer and easier. It’s a much harder sell when it points to inconvenient truths about our way of life
Award-Winning Nautilus Magazine Enters Troubled Waters
Funding shortfalls at the luxe science magazine have left some contributors waiting months to be paid. They may need to wait a little longer.
The Perils of Public Outreach
A culture that normalizes hypercritical peers is a problem for scientists who want to reach beyond academe.
Jimmy Wales Goes After Fake News with Wikitribune
In an exclusive video with WIRED, Wales said he wants Wikitribune to 'bring the fact-based, fact-checking mentality we know from Wikipedia to news'
Scientists, Stop Thinking Explaining Science Will Fix Things. It Won’t.
Scientists, Stop Thinking Explaining Science Will Fix Things. It Won’t.
Scientists need to learn how to communicate science strategically.
Why Scientists Must Share Their Failures
Opinion piece by Ijad Madisch, co-founder and CEO of ResearchGate, the professional network that connects the world of science and opens research up to all.
Following the Success of the Learning Technologist, Is It Time for a Research Equivalent?
Following the Success of the Learning Technologist, Is It Time for a Research Equivalent?
With so many scholarly communications tools and technologies now available, how do academics decide which are most appropriate for their research?
Anarchy and Exploitation in Scientific Communication
Technology, greed, a lack of clear rules and norms, hyper-competitiveness and a certain amount of corruption have resulted in confusion and anarchy in the world of scientific communication.
It's Not Just You: Science Papers Are Getting Harder to Read
Papers from 2015 are a tougher read than some from the nineteenth century — and the problem isn't just about words, says Philip Ball.
The 10 Best Science Images, Videos, and Visualizations of the Year
These are the 2017 winners of the Vizzies Challenge.
Popular Science Writing And Our Fascination With Speculation
Popular-audience science writing are more concerned with what we don't know than what we do.
Open Knowledge Maps - a Visual Interface to the World's Scientific Knowledge
Open Knowledge Maps - a Visual Interface to the World's Scientific Knowledge
A visual interface that dramatically increases the visibility of research findings for science and society alike.
The Readability Of Scientific Texts Is Decreasing Over Time
The trend is indicative of a growing usage of general scientific jargon.
Figures - Create Publication Ready Scientific Figures
A beautiful new way to create and share research figures.
Academics Can Change the World – If They Stop Talking Only to Their Peers
Very few academics do a great deal to share their often important and relevant research with the general public. What's holding them back?
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