A Belgian virologist experienced a wave of criticism when she published her Covid-19 modelling results. Her response shows how engaging in a dialogue can be an effective strategy when dealing with a critical or hostile public. …
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We have developed a guide that supports science communicators in countering misinformation, inspiring young people and improving societal discussion on controversial science topics. …
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The coronavirus pandemic has been accompanied by a wave of misinformation about vaccinations. QUEST’s Roberta Villa, health writer and journalist, explains in this video how the COVID-19 crisis has affected vaccination programmes. …
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We interviewed Marco Cattaneo, the editor of the Italian science magazine Le Science, about communications on climate change in the context of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. …
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The news media have used an exceptionally broad range of different methods and approaches to cover the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences. …
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This blog post discusses the ratio of male to female experts giving commentary on broadcast outlets, which affects the way that stories about science are reported and understood by the public, in the context of the Covid crisis. …
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