All Science communication articles – Page 12
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Silenced scientists speak out in Canada
Survey finds government scientists unable to talk to the media about their work, even if the environment or public health are threatened
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CareersLearn to speak engineering
Chemists and chemical engineers are two groups separated by a common science. Sarah Houlton looks at a course that’s bridging the gap
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OpinionFlying: heavier or lighter than air?
Hydrogen balloons have fallen out of favour, except in chemistry demonstrations
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Congress says US needs a science laureate
New legislation proposes the appointment of a public champion for research
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NewsFinishing line in sight for libel reform
After travelling a rocky road, the libel reform bill is set to enter English law and will provide more protection for journalists and scientists
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OpinionRoyal Institution's chemical heritage for sale
If the Royal Institution is to have a future, it cannot be separated from its past, says Mark Peplow
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NewsCampaign to save Royal Institution's London home
Scientists and the public rally to stop the sale of the building that housed Davy’s and Faraday’s labs after charity runs into financial difficulties
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OpinionDecisive uncertainty
When it comes to scientific advice, we should let the experts speak and improve our understanding of risk, says Síle Lane
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CareersAllow me to demonstrate
As Peter Wothers gets ready to deliver this year’s Royal Institution Christmas lectures, Sarah Houlton finds out he’s had a lifetime of preparation
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OpinionThe art of translation
The world of odour and scent presents a unique communication challenge, says Will Andrews
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CareersWrite all about it
Chemists with a nose for news and a flair for writing may enjoy life as a science writer, reports Nina Notman
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OpinionStanding up for chemistry
The RSC’s president, Lesley Yellowlees, sets out her ambitions for the coming years
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Opinion
The public’s fear is not one of science, it is one of grammar
Reinforcing and not correcting the fears of a risk-averse public is no way to build constructive working relationships, writes Hal Sosabowski
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Opinion
Explosive inspiration
Peter Wothers describes the lure of the large-scale chemistry experiment
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Opinion
Contaminated food: confusion in the coverage
Following the release of the WWF report Chain of contamination: the food link, John Henry and Fiona Fox comment on the study, and its coverage in the media