Far from frivolous, science communication on social media forces us to confront the context of our research on a daily basis.

Researchers don’t need to do science engagement alone. Working with professionals makes the job easier and more effective and can lead to better science.

How can institutions better support scholars wanting to do public-facing work?

Documenting the Impact of Federal Funding & Policy Changes

Researchers and science publishers need to seize the opportunity offered by the drastic shifts in the way news is produced — one reason Nature has joined TikTok.

Scientists and medical experts are countering climate denialism, vaccine scepticism and wellness pseudoscience on social media.

Discover 3 practical strategies academic societies can use to elevate field research without overwhelming your board or budgets. Start today! (Cintron, Revised)

We've seen how profoundly things unravel when communication breaks down

How higher education communicators should help faculty build durable, direct channels to reach audiences that matter.

How do academics and research managers really feel about impact management? Here’s how it can be done badly, and how to do it right

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.

For meaningful research impact, stakeholder engagement has to be genuine and built over time. Follow these tips for better collaboration

Researchers and science journalists need to be transparent about nuance and context in the scientific process

In the battle against misinformation, local leaders are a cornerstone to reaching historically marginalized communities.

The greatest breakthroughs often come from outsiders who can take a fresh perspective

Men-led papers receive more media coverage than women’s, new study finds

Science is advancing faster than ever—and so are its impacts on our lives around the world.

Op-ed editor Philip Gray shares advice for academics on how to get published in a national paper and how submitting pieces is a numbers game.

The need for higher education institutions to show economic, social and environmental impact of their research and how it benefits communities is urgent. Here, a panel from Australia and New Zealand s...

Experts offer solutions to prevent doxing and advice about how to respond and keep yourself safe if it happens to you.

How science is told matters as much as what it says.

Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X.

Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles helped lead New Zealand through the pandemic. Then the death threats came, followed by a legal battle over whether her university had done enough to protect her. Now, the...

Discover how PhD programs, faculty, and administration can enhance student marketability through communication skills training. Learn more at (Cintron, Revised)

You don’t need a public engagement grant or media team to begin. Here’s how—and why—to share your expertise now.

And what you can do

Dr Buguzi and Dr Nyinondi challenge researchers to integrate effective science communication as a fundamental component of their research process

It’s become a punchline – but it points to something broken in how we share health information

From today, all new submissions to Nature that are published will be accompanied by referees’ reports and author responses — to illuminate the process of producing rigorous science.

Three tips to help bridge the gap between academic research and public relevancy.

Writing prompts to help you discover the best approach for sharing research beyond academia that fits your strengths & reaches your audience. (Cintron, Revised)

Neuroscientist Jessica Cantlon is urging scientists to use the power of local newspapers in the fight against US research-funding cuts.

There’s a science behind writing clearer sentences, Yellowlees Douglas writes.

Scientific Reports - Race and gender biases persist in public perceptions of scientists’ credibility

In the wake of funding cuts from the Trump administration, Cornell University students and early career researchers are turning to local media to make their voices heard.

Social media is, despite it’s challenges and limitations, an incredibly powerful (and widely used) professional tool for scientists. One common use of social media is to share one’s res…

Podcast Episode · Mexico: The Podcast · 05/01/2025 · 31m

A new series of essays published by the British Science Association explores the power of community-engaged research, and the importance of bringing missing voices into the research process for the be...