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Sofia Belardinelli

May 06, 2025

Anticipating unprecedented weather: We have the tools to do it

Unprecedented weather events are rising due to climate change, but scientists can better anticipate them using four complementary methods. A recent study urges combining these approaches to inform proactive adaptation, with a focus on transformative strategies to build resilience and address root causes.
April 15, 2025

Science as a human and social practice

Science is a human, social practice shaped by cultural, material, and theoretical contexts. Sabina Leonelli highlights its complexity, challenging the myth of neutrality in scientific inquiry
April 01, 2025

Peer Review: A Short Guide for Science Journalists to Evaluate Research Credibility

Peer review ensures research quality by expert evaluation of methodology, data, and findings. It filters flawed studies, refines strong ones, and aids science journalists in assessing credibility.
March 18, 2025

Science outreach: What’s the scientists’ perspective?

Shifting from top-down communication to participatory models and building relationships with audiences lead to more effective science outreach despite challenges like time management and institutional recognition.
March 04, 2025

A systems-level approach to tackle scientific misinformation

Contrasting the spread of scientific misinformation proved to be complicated. A recently published report focussing on the American situation identified some possible paths towards solutions
February 11, 2025

Looking for experts beyond our cultural and geographic ‘bubble’

Scientific journalism often suffers from a Eurocentric bias, limiting the diversity of expert voices and perspectives. By actively seeking out researchers from different geographical and cultural backgrounds, journalists can create more comprehensive and accurate scientific reporting.   A sad feature of much scientific journalism is its Eurocentric and U.S.-centric focus. Journalists often default to discussing […]
January 30, 2025

Speaking to the mind and heart: Emotions in science communication

Effective science communication goes beyond facts, engaging emotions to connect with audiences. Research shows curiosity and awe are key in fostering interest and understanding.
January 17, 2025

How to employ AI in journalism ethically?

The EBU's News Report 2024 explores AI's impact on journalism, highlighting its potential to enhance efficiency while raising ethical concerns. Emphasizing the "human in the loop" principle, the report advocates for transparency and responsible AI use, ensuring that journalism's core values of accuracy and accountability are upheld.
December 16, 2024

Turning climate reporting into a force of change

Excessive focus on negative news – which indeed abounds – has proved ineffective in spreading awareness and, above all, moving people to action. To contribute to the required societal and cultural change, journalism should talk about available solutions and share a narrative of what we want to achieve rather than focusing on the gloomy future that stems from inaction
December 03, 2024

Features of polarised scientific messages online: A review

A study from the University of São Paulo reveals a troubling rise in polarised scientific messages online, highlighting a significant knowledge gap in understanding this phenomenon. Researchers found that these communications often present a single viewpoint and use assertive language, underscoring the urgent need for further research to improve science communication and address the divisive effects of polarisation.
November 07, 2024

Responsibly leveraging AI in journalism

Generative AI tools have suddenly entered newsrooms, with many journalists already using them to streamline aspects of their work. This raises pressing questions about how to regulate the use of AI responsibly, ensuring transparency without undermining journalism’s credibility
October 03, 2024

Don’t correct disinformation. Prevent it

A new report by ALDA Europe delves into the current state of digital literacy in Europe and shows how to effectively tackle the ongoing “disinformation epidemic.” We must consider that, through social and emotional factors, we all contribute to disinformation by being inattentive users in the digital environment. The key is empowering people with tools to prevent misinformation.
September 23, 2024

Tools for highly engaged, quality journalism

Knight Lab's digital tools effectively support traditional storytelling by integrating multimedia elements, creating a more engaging experience for readers and elevating the quality of journalism. But they can also be used in communication projects. Engaging readers in the stories we tell has become increasingly essential in journalism. We want our readers to be not only […]
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