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Here you’ll find all our English language articles. We feature opinions, interviews, discussions and summaries on current trends and topics in science communication. If you have questions or would like to contribute, please contact the editorial team: redaktion@wissenschaftskommunikation.de. If you would like to find out more, please visit our About Us page.

25. November 2024 von Anna Henschel

Why scientific citizenship is key to democracy

Science is increasingly shaping our lives. But who gets to decide where the journey takes us? In this interview, science communication researcher Sarah R. Davies talks about how democratic processes can shape research.

5. November 2024 von Sabrina Schröder

“Science and Art are not enemies”

Ever danced about endangered turtles? Marine scientist and dancer Lekelia Jenkins unites art and science by creating dances that visualize research topics. In this interview, she explains how every science topic can be turned into a dance, and why it was a hard road to be accepted as both a dancer and a scientist.

24. Oktober 2024 von Anna Henschel Tipp

How „And, But, Therefore“ improve Science Stories

Structuring information in an appealing and accessible way, just like in a good story? The ABT framework can help. Scientist and filmmaker Randy Olson explains the power behind this simple method and how it can make science communication more accessible and captivating.

1. August 2024 von Stefan T. Siegel Gastbeitrag

The Science, Craft, and Art of Mythbusting

How can myths be busted in science communication? Stefan T. Siegel, researcher at the Institute for Business Education (IWP) at the University of St. Gallen, suggests a threefold approach. He explores how science communicators can effectively deal with questionable beliefs and unfounded claims.

22. Juli 2024 von Anna Henschel

“AI is here to stay, so let’s learn to use it responsibly”

AI in science communication has to be done the right way. How can we ensure ethical and transparent communication practices? Researcher Núria Saladié offers practical examples based on new guidelines she and her team have developed.

4. Juli 2024 von Anna Henschel

“I am fighting against the politicisation of science”

Are scientists becoming too political? Fiona Fox, director of the British Science Media Centre, raises concerns about the increasing overlap between research and advocacy. She asks: How do you defend science against politicisation if scientists themselves want to be political?

6. Juni 2024 von Inga Dreyer

„Tobacco industry-funded research needs to be viewed with a healthy dose of scepticism“

Science for profit? Tess Legg and her research group have been investigating the strategies used by different industries to influence science. In a survey, they found that the British public has a surprisingly high level of trust in research that is funded by the tobacco industry.

6. Mai 2024 von Anna Henschel

Science is a human right – but what does that mean?

Are we overlooking a fundamental human right: the right to science? According to Sujatha Raman, science communication could protect researchers worldwide from attacks.

22. April 2024 von Anna Henschel

The unlikely heroes of climate communication

The British campaign „Climate Science Breakthrough“ reached millions of viewers – using the foul language of famous comedians. Climate campaigner Nick Oldridge on the ingredients for creating viral climate content.

15. April 2024 von Anna Henschel

How corporations exploit the ‘brand’ of science

In a world where scientific progress is often seen as the pinnacle of human achievement, it’s easy to overlook the darker side of the narrative. From climate change denial to the promotion of harmful products – what happens when corporations hijack the credibility of science for their own gain?

19. März 2024 von Sabrina Schröder

Why we shouldn’t panic about the rise of conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories are on the rise! Or are they? Surveys and the media have often painted an alarming picture in recent years. This „panic“ is dangerous for a democracy, says psychologist Magda Osman, the reality is much more nuanced.

27. Februar 2024 von Carolin Malmendier

“It’s not about watering down science, it’s about making it accessible”

As the first CERN scientist on TikTok, Clara Nellist breaks down particle physics research into „little bits of knowledge“. In this interview, she shares how she makes science accessible without compromising accuracy, and how she deals with conspiracy theories about CERN.

6. Februar 2024 von Inga Dreyer

“Be prepared to make yourself uncomfortable”

How can science communication raise awareness of inequalities in the knowledge system? Mexican science communicator Alba Sofía Gutiérrez-Ramírez explains what epistemic justice means and why she thinks we need a radical repositioning of science communication.

15. Januar 2024 von Alice Fleerackers, Olivia Aguiar Gastbeitrag

How are preprints communicated online?

The Covid-19 pandemic changed the field of scholarly communication forever – preprints are now regularly picked up by the media and shared online. Alice Fleerackers and Olivia Aguiar explain how to communicate non-peer-reviewed work responsibly.

4. Januar 2024 von Anna Henschel

“It could prevent things from getting ugly in the keyboard wars”

Nonviolent communication is an approach originally developed by the psychologist Marshall Rosenberg. It can be used as a tool to more efficiently resolve conflicts – and according to conservation scientist Brooke Williams, has great potential for science communication.

18. Dezember 2023 von Anna Henschel

“Most policymakers want a global perspective”

The research and policy worlds are disconnected, says Taylor Scott, a researcher at the Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative. To facilitate evidence-based policymaking, she developed an intervention that brings scientists and policymakers together, optimizing science communication for better quality legislation.