Research stories
Discover how our research impacts the way science is communicated to and perceived by the general public.
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Recent research has identified anti-vaccination propaganda in the so-called Russian Troll Tweets strongly associated with the 2016 US Presidential election.
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With this literature now rapidly expanding, it is crucial to synthesise existing evidence so that future research efforts and climate communication interventions are best informed about the current knowledge-base and research gaps.
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Bloodsucker, leech, tick – few things have a reputation worse than parasites. But these biological hangers-on also have a comic cultural history.
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Initial results from this research highlight the unique characteristics of Australian citizen science and illustrate its wide scope, practices and community orientation.
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This essay by recent CPAS PhD Dr Tara Roberson explores the relationship of science communication and public relations and contends that science communication has something to learn from public relations research.
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These exploratory findings suggest the use of informal learning settings, such as science centres and museums, may provide a means to communicate population health and improve discourse about public health policy.
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Co-production promises to address the complex nature of contemporary sustainability challenges better than more traditional scientific approaches. But definitions of knowledge co-production are diverse and often contradictory.