A story that includes characters and focuses on what people care about can stand up to misinformation. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images As a science communication scholar, I’ve always supported ...

Misinformation about scientific topics, including falsehoods such as vaccines cause autism and climate change being an entirely natural phenomenon, is an issue scientists have been discussing more and ...

In today's world, trust in science and scientists is more critical than ever. As we face global challenges, from healthcare to sustainability, the need for reliable information and solutions is ...

Science presenter and journalist Dr Michael Mosley was well known not only for his expertise, energy and passion as a broadcaster but also for trialling experiments on himself. From swallowing ...

A controversial hepatitis B vaccine safety trial will go on as planned in Africa, amid concerns over its ethics and design from medical experts. That’s despite news reports of its cancellation, ...

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Associate Professor of Communication Studies, University of Nevada, Las Vegas As a science communication scholar, I’ve always supported vaccination and trusted medical experts – and I still do. As a ...