Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way of thinking altogether, which is precisely what researchers did when they orchestrated a dance with high school ...

A story that includes characters and focuses on what people care about can stand up to misinformation. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images As a science communication scholar, I’ve always supported ...

It’s mid-happy hour on a first date, and you’re suddenly hit with the realization that you worked through lunch. Right on cue, your stomach chimes in with its own grumbly greeting to your suitor. No ...

Philosophy of science treats knowledge as ever-evolving, rather than fixed in place. Scientific theories do not need to capture reality perfectly to be valuable; they need to work in context.

TV shows often lie, especially when it comes to complex topics, like those surrounding forensic science. Anyone who has ...

The UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent is bridging neuroscience and policy with a new online tool. The STEPS for Youth tool – which stands for Science to Enhance Policy Success for Youth – ...

Associate Professor of Communication Studies, University of Nevada, Las Vegas As a science communication scholar, I’ve always supported vaccination and trusted medical experts – and I still do. As a ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...