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Honesty, transparency, and rigour: A study of public trust in scientists in South Africa
This paper presents an updated analysis of South Africans’ trust in scientists, situated within the South African context and based on a secondary analysis of the Trust in Science and Science-Related Populism (TISP) data set. We find that South Af...
Publication · June 09, 2026
The advantage of big team science: Lessons learned from cognitive science
The credibility revolution in psychology and related sciences contributed to the adoption of large-scale research initiatives known as Big Team Science (BTS). BTS has made significant advances in addressing issues of replication, statistical power...
Publication · June 09, 2026
Long-term media effects on public attitudes toward science in Switzerland: A panel survey of the Swiss population
Understanding how media influence public attitudes toward science during societal challenges is crucial for effective science communication. This study examines the role of media use and sociodemographic factors in shaping public attitudes toward ...
Publication · June 09, 2026
Attacked, harassed, intimidated: A narrative review of research and action on public backlash against scientists in the Netherlands and beyond
Public backlash against scientists, encompassing attacks, harassment, intimidation, hate, and threats from members of the public, has become a recurring feature of scientific work in the Netherlands and beyond. Despite growing attention and import...
Publication · June 09, 2026
Public backlash against science communicators: Conceptualization and qualitative analysis of perceptions, effects, responses, and contextual factors
Public backlash against scientists is drawing growing concern. It can come from citizens, politicians, or journalists and ranges from legitimate criticism to harassment and physical attacks. Backlash also affects science communication professional...
Publication · June 09, 2026
AI-Accelerated High-Throughput Experimentation: Bridging Laboratory Synthesis and Industrial Manufacturing
Publication · June 09, 2026
Do as I Say: What Teachers’ Language Reveals About Classroom Management Practices
Publication · June 08, 2026
Analysis Of Salivary Herpesviruses Reveals Associations Between HHV-6 And Long COVID Severity
Publication · June 08, 2026