Changing COVID vaccine skepticism—one mind at a time
False scientific beliefs are hard to correct. Even when people are exposed to accurate information, their prior beliefs make them resistant
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Héctor L Torres Vera
- Sep 3
- 3 min
In science, we trust… but what exactly is trust?
Researchers analyzed data from three surveys, concluding that direct measures of “trust” in scientists are unclear in what they represent.
Sarah Ferguson
- Aug 30
- 4 min
Science in Action Films as the Blockbusters of SciComm
Rutgers' "science in action" documentaries focus on making scientists relatable to increase audience engagement.
Tony Van Witsen
- Jul 29, 2022
- 4 min
What Happens To Pandemic Policy When People Don't Trust Scientists?
Decline in the public authority of science is an increasingly consequential problem. Why is it happening?
Tony Van Witsen
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
Scientists behaving badly–how does the public respond?
Although the reasons aren’t entirely clear, there is no question that uncivil disagreement erodes trust in science.
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