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How 'Star Wars' can save STEM education

The alignment of cultural moments with science is crucial for engaging the public in STEM.

fromPolygon

7 months ago

OMG science

How a Twitch streamer helped bring NASA to the livestreaming community

Twitch is evolving as a platform for science communication, combining gaming with educational content about space and technology.

fromFast Company

OMG science

How 'Star Wars' can save STEM education

The alignment of cultural moments with science is crucial for engaging the public in STEM.

fromPolygon

7 months ago

OMG science

How a Twitch streamer helped bring NASA to the livestreaming community

Twitch is evolving as a platform for science communication, combining gaming with educational content about space and technology.

more#stem

fromArs Technica

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Meet the winners of the 2025 Dance Your PhD contest

The Dance Your PhD contest showcases PhD students explaining their research through dance, fostering creativity and engagement in science communication.

#public-health

fromwww.esquire.com

US politics

In Dr. Phil Interview, RFK Jr. Encourages Parents to Do Their Own Research on Vaccines

Kennedy's promotion of 'doing your own research' on vaccines highlights the dangers of misinformation in health decision-making.

3 weeks ago

OMG science

Rising Autism Rates Are Not an 'Epidemic'

Kennedy's alarmist claims about autism diagnosis overlook established science on genetics and early detection.

fromNature

3 months ago

Science

From viral variants to devastating storms, how names shape the public's reaction to science

Choosing scientifically appropriate names is essential for effective communication with the public.

fromwww.esquire.com

US politics

In Dr. Phil Interview, RFK Jr. Encourages Parents to Do Their Own Research on Vaccines

Kennedy's promotion of 'doing your own research' on vaccines highlights the dangers of misinformation in health decision-making.

3 weeks ago

OMG science

Rising Autism Rates Are Not an 'Epidemic'

Kennedy's alarmist claims about autism diagnosis overlook established science on genetics and early detection.

fromNature

3 months ago

Science

From viral variants to devastating storms, how names shape the public's reaction to science

Choosing scientifically appropriate names is essential for effective communication with the public.

Waves in an Impossible Sea: the 2024 science book of the year

Matt Strassler's 'Waves in an Impossible Sea' redefines fundamental physics concepts, making them accessible and engaging for both experts and general readers.

Space Isn't as Silent as You Might Think

Space is mostly empty, but sound can still travel through certain mediums, making the classic slogan about silence in space not entirely accurate.

4 months ago

Waves in an Impossible Sea: the 2024 science book of the year

Matt Strassler's 'Waves in an Impossible Sea' redefines fundamental physics concepts, making them accessible and engaging for both experts and general readers.

Space Isn't as Silent as You Might Think

Space is mostly empty, but sound can still travel through certain mediums, making the classic slogan about silence in space not entirely accurate.

OMG science

Foremost Climatologist Dr. Michael Mann responds to Gov. Ron Desantis' comments on hurricanes and global warming

Climate change significantly increases hurricane intensity and frequency, contradicting Governor DeSantis's minimization of its effects.

fromTheartnewspaper

OMG science

Can graphic imagination wake audiences up to the climate emergency? This multimedia artist believes so

Science should engage the public by producing beauty alongside knowledge, especially through art that communicates the urgency of climate change.

fromSimplecast

6 months ago

Foremost Climatologist Dr. Michael Mann responds to Gov. Ron Desantis' comments on hurricanes and global warming

Climate change significantly increases hurricane intensity and frequency, contradicting Governor DeSantis's minimization of its effects.

fromTheartnewspaper

Can graphic imagination wake audiences up to the climate emergency? This multimedia artist believes so

Science should engage the public by producing beauty alongside knowledge, especially through art that communicates the urgency of climate change.

more#climate-change

OMG science

Slither Takes a Fresh Look at a Reviled Critter

Stephen S. Hall explores our complex relationship with snakes, highlighting both our aversion and fascination.

3 weeks ago

Where did our universe come from?

The universe's origins now can be explored scientifically, transforming questions once reserved for philosophy and theology.

Science

Crab Memes Amplify Mistaken Ideas about Evolution

The evolutionary process of carcinization shows how certain forms, like crabs, can evolve independently across different species.

#misinformation

fromItsnicethat

Miscellaneous

Uncommon's myth-busting campaign for The Ordinary reveals the truth behind bogus beauty claims

The Ordinary's campaign addresses beauty industry misinformation by sharing accessible scientific knowledge on skincare.

Writing

Exploring the wild and disturbing world of "scienceploitation"

Science is vital for navigating today's information ecosystem, but it's often misused, leading to misconceptions and confusion.

fromItsnicethat

Miscellaneous

Uncommon's myth-busting campaign for The Ordinary reveals the truth behind bogus beauty claims

The Ordinary's campaign addresses beauty industry misinformation by sharing accessible scientific knowledge on skincare.

Writing

Exploring the wild and disturbing world of "scienceploitation"

Science is vital for navigating today's information ecosystem, but it's often misused, leading to misconceptions and confusion.

From simple motors to levitating trains - how design shapes innovation | Aeon Videos

Eric Laithwaite significantly contributed to modern engineering with his development of the linear induction motor, influencing technologies like maglev trains.

fromNieman Lab

3 months ago

Media industry

What the creators of Howtown learned in their first few months on YouTube

Adam Cole and Joss Fong launched the independent science YouTube channel Howtown, emphasizing the challenges and motivations behind their decision.

4 months ago

Science

Poem: Cardiac Knotting'

The heart begins as a simple tube and develops into a complex muscular organ essential for blood circulation.

fromwww.mediaite.com

4 months ago

Public health

Vaccine Expert Recalls Meetings To Try Setting RFK Jr. Straight On Autism Science: An Exercise in Frustration'

RFK Jr. demonstrates a lack of interest in scientific explanations about autism, despite discussions with Dr. Hotez.

fromNature

6 months ago

Science

Science communication will benefit from research integrity standards

Uncertainty is integral to science, and researchers must confidently communicate this to the public.