Originating in science outreach and influenced by social studies of science, science
communication is now an established field of graduate education, of empirical and applied …

In this paper, I analyze three distinct groups of prominent public intellectuals arguing for
action on climate change. I detail how public intellectuals establish their authority, spread …

The last three decades have seen extensive reflection concerning how science
communication should be modelled and understood. In this essay we propose the value of a …

Risk communication is key to engaging with the public on non-pharmaceutical interventions
(NPIs) to promote acceptance, compliance and policy support. This article outlines the …

With the COVID-19 global pandemic, epidemiologists and other public health professionals
have become important sources of insight for the general public. One popular means for …

The Covid-19 pandemic escalated demand for scientific explanations and guidance,
creating opportunities for scientists to become publicly visible. In this study, we compared …

Can Robert K. Merton's seminal work in the sociology of science still offer useful insights to
understand key features, trends and challenges of science in contemporary societies? This …

This perspective explores the Scientific Reform Movement and its links to scandalized
claims, such as 'science is broken'. It delves into the pivotal role of scandal in shaping and …

Highly visible scientists are increasingly recognised as influential leaders with a special role
to play in making science part of mainstream society. Through consultation with a panel of …

Drawing on 48 in-depth interviews conducted with biologists and physicists at universities in
the United Kingdom, this study examines scientists' perceptions of the role celebrity …