Digital information and communication technologies (ICTs) are novelty tools that can be
used to facilitate broader involvement of citizens in the discussions about science. The same …

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Internet blogs have become an important platform for the discussion of many scientific
issues, including climate change. Blogs, and in particular the comment sections of blogs …

New media are having a significant impact on science communication, both on the way
scientists communicate with peers and on the dissemination of science to the lay public …

We live in interesting times. Portents of impending catastrophe pervade the literature, calling
us to action in the face of unmanageable volumes of scientific data. But it isn't so much data …

The research blog has become a popular mechanism for the quick discussion of scholarly
information. However, unlike peer-reviewed journals, the characteristics of this form of …

Due to changes in the media landscape, the vast majority of the public now depends on a
mix of media formats for science news. This study analyzes audiences' repertoires of …

This paper presents results from three studies on science blogging, the use of blogs for
science communication. A survey addresses the views and motives of science bloggers, a …

Blogs provide an open space for scholars to share information, communicate about their
research, and reach a diversified audience. Posts in academic blogs are usually hybrid texts …

Research has already highlighted the strained relationships between scientists and
journalists. Scientists generally criticize journalists for being over-simplistic, while journalists …