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Bowtie, Mic, and Evidence: Dr. Rubin’s online mission to debunk medical myths
science8 days ago

Bowtie, Mic, and Evidence: Dr. Rubin’s online mission to debunk medical myths

A Verge interview/profile of Dr. Zachary Rubin, a pediatric allergist/immunologist who uses TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to counter health misinformation and empower viewers to think critically about health claims. He stresses that uncertainty is a strength of science and that misinformation spreads quickly online, posing a major challenge. Rubin aims to bring the doctor’s office discussions to a wider audience, drawing on his book All About Allergies and collaboration with fellow clinician Dr. Idrees Mughal, while urging improved scientific literacy and clearer, transparent communication from scientists to maintain public trust.

via The Verge|
#immunology#medicine#misinformation
Acknowledge bias: scientists urged to own politics to boost public trust
science-policy12 days ago

Acknowledge bias: scientists urged to own politics to boost public trust

UK data show trust in science remains relatively high but fragile and uneven across ideological groups; perceived bias—often linked to COVID-19—can erode confidence. The author argues scientists should recognise their own political biases and follow six public‑facing practices to put people at the heart of science and policy, thereby sustaining trust in science.

via Nature|
#policy#political-bias#public-trust
Trust in Science Isn’t Crumbling—Time to Fix the Gaps
science-policy13 days ago

Trust in Science Isn’t Crumbling—Time to Fix the Gaps

The piece argues that trust in science is not collapsing globally; surveys show middling to high trust, but confidence varies by country and group, with political polarization, perceived elitism, and rising vaccine hesitancy. It urges nuanced measures of trust, transparent communication about uncertainties, and greater public involvement in research priorities to address concerns and strengthen science’s link to society.

via Nature|
#policy-and-funding#public-engagement#science-communication
When AI fabricates science: trust hinges on image provenance
science22 days ago

When AI fabricates science: trust hinges on image provenance

AI-made scientific images can look convincingly real, challenging journals and the public to tell them apart and risking a broader crisis of trust in science. High-profile cases—AI-generated figures in 2024 papers and an AI-modified image triggering a 2026 NEJM retraction—show how detectors can lag behind image creation. As visual credibility has long rested on provenance, institutional authority, and alignment with observed data, generative AI erodes those cues. The path forward is transparency: clear disclosure of image provenance (AI-generated or not), explicit explanations of what the image represents, verification and reproducibility details, and cross-field standards for image integrity. Ultimately, public trust depends on documenting the link between visuals and verifiable scientific reality, not on sleek visuals alone.

via The Conversation|
#ai#ai-generated-images#image-provenance
Science communication goes visual: embracing video-first platforms to curb misinformation
science1 month ago

Science communication goes visual: embracing video-first platforms to curb misinformation

The piece argues that science communication must shift from text-heavy formats to short, video-first content on platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube to reach younger audiences, as news models become faster and more visual. While this shift offers broad reach and engaging storytelling, it also raises concerns about misinformation and credibility. Researchers, science communicators, and platforms should collaborate to improve source transparency, conflict-of-interest handling, and platform policies. Nature has joined TikTok as a model, underscoring the need for credible science on social media.

via Nature|
#misinformation#science#science-communication
Nine Wellness Voices: The Blurred Line Between Health Facts and Online Fame
health5 months ago

Nine Wellness Voices: The Blurred Line Between Health Facts and Online Fame

STAT spotlights nine major online health voices—ranging from credentialed scientists and physicians to non‑credentialed influencers—who increasingly shape public understanding of health with a mix of evidence, entertainment, and political messaging. The piece highlights the tension between credible, evidence-based health information and sponsorship-driven, pseudoscientific content, noting the MAHA movement’s reach and concerns that policy influence and online branding blur the line between education and advocacy.

via statnews.com|
#health#maha-movement#misinformation
Hawking: Humans Are Special, Destined to Reach the Stars
science5 months ago

Hawking: Humans Are Special, Destined to Reach the Stars

Stephen Hawking’s famous line frames Earth as small and ordinary, yet humanity’s unique ability to understand the universe makes us special and capable of venturing beyond our planet. The article revisits his 1988 Der Spiegel quote, emphasizes space exploration as a potential path for human survival amid future crises (including climate threats), and underscores Hawking’s role as a public intellectual who brought complex cosmology to a broad audience.

via 19FortyFive|
#climate-change#human-survival#science
Scientists Uncover Secrets of Ghost Particles and the Universe's Origins
science8 months ago

Scientists Uncover Secrets of Ghost Particles and the Universe's Origins

Neutrinos, often called 'ghost particles,' are abundant, nearly massless particles that pass through Earth unnoticed, yet they hold key insights into the universe's origins and evolution. Scientists are working to better understand their properties and roles in cosmic events through innovative research and science communication efforts, such as the SPARC program, which aims to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the public.

via Space|
#cosmic-phenomena#ghost-particles#neutrinos