The Communication Brief

A monthly digest on communication strategy and practice

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We can’t have everything for free

The closure of Hakai Magazine raises important questions about the sustainability of science journalism and what it means for science communication.

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Should scientists be activists?

Can climate and ocean scientists become advocates without compromising their credibility? A look at the ongoing debate around scientists and activism.

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Should fiction be scientifically accurate?

When a Netflix shark film sparked outrage from marine scientists, it raised a bigger question: should fiction have to be scientifically accurate?

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Scientist biographies can help build trust

Short scientist biographies can help build trust in science, but only if they show why the scientists do what they do.

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Is science journalism in the USA a bit…racist?

Journalists reporting for USA-based publications are less likely to include minority-ethnic author names in their science reporting.

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