Science communication as co-creation: insights from stakeholder engagement in the Philippine public sector This article reflects on #OneDOST4U, a unifying communication handle adopted by the Republic of the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology (DOST) across multiple media vehicles. The campaig...

#Scicomm is more than sharing knowledge; it is also about co-creating it! Active involvement of communities makes scicomm more inclusive, relevant, and impactful; Moving away from “top-down” approaches opens the door to richer dialogue & shared ownership of knowledge: doi.org/10.22323/159...

A paper about how brain images function simultaneously as scientific tools, marketing elements, and aesthetic visuals. By @jorgeedazab.bsky.social & Denielle Elliott #scicomm #brainscience #MoCA; Image credit: HASLOO. Source: iStock - doi.org/10.22323/157...

Gender in Australian science news This paper explores gender representations in Australian print and online science news over a period of five years. Using a constructed year method, stories relating to any science, technology, engine...

New research in JCOM by Merryn McKinnon and co-authors finds near gender parity among Australian science journalists, but shows that men are still quoted more as sources, even in female-dominated fields, plus evidence that journalists' gender shapes who gets cited. doi.org/10.22323/172...

Are you curious about the ‘philosophy of science’? Find out more about how understanding what science is and how it works can benefit you? A book review by science philosopher Byron Hyde to start with: doi.org/10.22323/384...

You're the apple of my ambivalence: can the primary motivational aspects of GMO foods lessen GMO avoidance? The United States population reports significant hesitance to consume GMOs. This article examines whether visual food cues can change attitudes, induce attitude ambivalence, and alter intentions to av...

Can a tasty-looking photo make you reconsider GMOs? New research finds positive visual food cues reduce ambivalence and GMO avoidance, but only for those already open to them. Skeptics? Unmoved. 🍎 Visuals in science communication matter, but not equally for everyone. doi.org/10.22323/156...

The impact of commentators' expertise and opinion in health communication Different commentators are often invited in the media in order to discuss medical and health-related advances, such as the deployment of new vaccines or prevention tests. How do the expertise and opin...

Trust in experts' comments about medical advances depends not just on what is said, but who says it & how confidently, suggesting paying attention to contextual & paraverbal cues in health communication. Find out more - doi.org/10.22323/150... - article by @lorenzo-ciccione.bsky.social & co-authors

A new book review in JCOM raises a crucial challenge: how to engage audiences beyond the usual science-interested publics. A timely reflection on the evolving identity and challenges of #scicomm. doi.org/10.22323/385...

Reflecting on #scijourn as a #socialjustice practice – a view from the World Conference of Science Journalists held in December 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa: doi.org/10.22323/380... #scicomm

What happens when research institutions go quiet during a time of crisis? This commentary argues that weak official #scicomm leaves a critical gap that fuels confusion, fear & misinformation. Rethinking institutional communication essential - doi.org/10.22323/304... by @carolinamoreno.bsky.social

Shifting towards scientific empowerment as the primary goal of science communication enables us to #scicomm through multiple lenses. A though-provoking call to rethink our aims: moving away from persuading people, to empowering and enabling them. Read the commentary: jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...

Shifts in communication technologies are reshaping the #scicomm landscape. @willozap.bsky.social argues that in today’s “bewildering times”, understanding the technological forces shaping how knowledge flows is essential for effective #scicomm. Read the commentary: jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...

Public perceptions and information sources on genetically modified organisms in Kenya Public attitudes toward genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Kenya remain mixed due to limited knowledge, policy gaps, and cultural factors. Despite the 2020 commercialisation of Bt cotton, percep...

New findings about how people in Kenya perceive #GMOs and where they get their information; survey finds mixed attitudes, uneven awareness, but trusted sources (especially scientists & radio) play a key role. Effective #scicomm matters for complex & contested technologies: doi.org/10.22323/161...

Commentary set: science communication in changing political winds In an age of populism, rising authoritarianism and far-right movements that often go hand-in-hand with questioning of scientific knowledge, science communication is challenged to respond. How to foste...

A commentary set asking the hard questions about #scicomm in contested ecosystems - bold perspectives on accountability, power games, and empowerment:
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Integrity under pressure: on generative AI, fabricated references and ethical publishing Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly present in academic writing workflows, and their irresponsible use poses a growing threat to the integrity of scholarly publishing. In th...

This JCOM editorial by @marinajoubert.bsky.social & @riedlinm.bsky.social tackles the problem of "ghost references" in academic publishing. 👻 We welcome your feedback. #scicomm - doi.org/10.22323/388... @brossard.bsky.social @mss7676.bsky.social
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Visible sources and invisible risks: exploring the impact of AI disclosure on perceived credibility of AI-generated content With the widespread use of AI-generated content (AIGC) on social media, its potential to spread misinformation poses threats to the public. Although AI disclosure is widely promoted as a transparency ...

Do AI transparency tools make us more vulnerable to misinformation? Find out about the “truth-falsity crossover effect" that occurs when AI disclosure labels might be backfiring 🤖@atengcc5.bsky.social - doi.org/10.22323/358... #scicomm #misinformation #AItools

How do women scientists in Spain feel about digital #scicomm? It relates to the social value of science communication and a range of intrinsic motivations - find out more jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...

Call for Abstracts for a JCOM Focus Collection on communication and engagement around antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Theme: Reimagining AMR Communication and Engagement: Strategies, Stories, and Social Change   Editor-in-Charge: Marina Joubert; Stellenbosch University (South Africa) Guest editors:    • Phaik Yeong C...

Are you doing work related to how we communicate about #AMR? JCOM is calling for abstracts for a new special issue on this topic! We are looking for innovative empirical work, reflective practice insights and expert insights. Details at jcom.sissa.it/news/46/ #SciComm

“Everything has changed”: a qualitative study of trends in university communication over the past decade Universities are pivotal in contemporary knowledge societies, bridging science and society. Amidst societal transformations, communication has become crucial for higher education institutions (HEIs). ...

New in JCOM: "Everything has changed!"A qualitative study of Swiss university communication over the past decade. Diversification, professionalisation, intensification… but strategic alignment is lagging behind. doi.org/10.22323/149... - @mss7676.bsky.social @dnvglr.bsky.social

From the lab to the kitchen! Can a board game communicate the culture of science — not just its content? Find out more jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... (Hint: the best moments happened when players went completely off-script.) #SciComm @medardus.bsky.social @olr.bsky.social @aleksandravdc.bsky.social

What if science showed up where people already are? Like in a bar! "Plötzlich Wissen!" (Sudden Knowledge!) shares 7 years of hard-won lessons in guerrilla #scicomm Packed with practical tips for scientists wanting to reach beyond the choir - doi.org/10.22323/167...
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What if your classroom was a glacier? 🧊 New paper in @jcom: the #GlacierXperience project puts students ON the ice to do real science: meltwater chemistry, cryoconite, CO₂ capture & a free 360° #VR version. Climate literacy through experience. #SciComm
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Cultural and communicative pathways in grassroots science and innovation: field research learnings from under-resourced rural India This article examines grassroots innovation in under-resourced regions of rural India, where science communication emerges through culturally resonant and locally grounded practices in informal settin...

Grassroots #Scicomm in rural India with solutions ranging from sound-based tiger deterrents in forest-edge agriculture to community engineers turning bicycle dynamos into mobile chargers; celebrating local ingenuity, culture & co-creation in engagement jcom.sissa.it/article/pubid/JCOM_2502_2026_A01/

Thank you @drclairemurray.com and @jessamynfairfield.bsky.social and co-authors for this paper taking #scicomm to new places in society!

It's (not) rocket science to think with gender: supporting students to develop confidence in talking about gender through outer space outreach activities “What might our lives in outer space look like in the future? And how will those lives be shaped by gender?” These were the questions that directed students in a science communication activity in the ...

“What might our lives in outer space look like in the future? And how will those lives be shaped by gender?” Find out more in this #scicomm practice insight from JCOM - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...

Engaging science: audience perceptions of informal science communication on Arabic YouTube channels This study investigates the emotional and cognitive responses of Arabic-speaking audiences to informal science communication on YouTube. Focusing on three prominent Arabic YouTube channels that provid...

New in JCOM: how science content on YouTube shapes both emotion and understanding among Arabic-speaking audiences. From humour to serious talk, different styles trigger different kinds of engagement; humour can do more than entertain. #scicomm
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A new JCOM special issue on 'science in unexpected places' features how science can escape from labs and offices and engage people in bars, parks, escape rooms & more! jcom.sissa.it/collections/... #scicomm in the real world. [Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash]

Exploring Chemistry: the impact of an interactive chemistry model on student motivation in non-formal education spaces The negative image of Chemistry that students have, associated with chemophobia, reflects the decontextualized way in which the subject is often taught. This study investigates how an interactive chem...

Chemophobia isn’t inevitable. 🧪An interactive chemistry exhibit was designed to boost learners’ interest, confidence & motivation; it sparked aspirations for study. Evidence-based #Scicomm making a real difference. doi.org/10.22323/167... @arianec-rocha.bsky.social @krollsteola.bsky.social

Can an escape room change how people engage with climate science? This study shows how a climate-themed STEM escape room engaged non-science audiences, fostered immersion & curiosity, and operated across online & in-person formats. Fun, but serious #scicomm →
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A feeling for the facts: intuitive epistemic identity predicts a non-consensus interpretation of a misleading clean energy meme The purpose of this study is to show how intuitive epistemic beliefs and intuitive epistemic social identity contribute to misperceptions about science. Using a misleading clean energy meme for contex...

A study by @aeich.bsky.social shows how people’s intuitive ways of knowing can lead to misinterpretations of scientific information and highlights the importance of #scicomm that connects with intuitive thinkers - doi.org/10.22323/149... [Image: April A. Eichmeier]

Evidence in the service of dissent: strategic communication of science by German corona-protest movements This study investigates how Germany’s anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine protest movement, led mainly by the Querdenken network, allied with conspiracist and far-right groups, utilized scientific authorit...

A study of German COVID-19 protest movements shows that science wasn’t rejected online but rather strategically used. Analysing Telegram data, the authors reveal how scientific claims were mobilised to challenge policy during moments of uncertainty = jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...