Articles tagged with Scientific Writing
Despite scientific progress, public faith in science is collapsing due to the proliferation of digital platforms and the democratization of access to information. This erodes trust as people rely on expert opinions without evaluating scientific claims for themselves.
The State University of New York (SUNY) has partnered with the Alan Alda Center to enhance faculty and researcher development. The partnership aims to strengthen research leadership and strategic communication skills. SUNY campuses can host on-site workshops, and faculty members can apply for the Research Leadership Academy.
The chosen fellows will undertake residencies in eight European countries, tackling topics such as earthquakes, fusion energy, quantum mechanics, and biodiversity loss. The cohort brings together nine nationalities and includes early-career, mid-career, and established professionals.
JMIR Publications' journals have achieved strong rankings, with 12 in the first quartile and 6 in the 90th percentile or higher. The journal of Medical Internet Research has an all-time high Journal Impact Factor of 8.2.
The Balkan Network of Science Journalists has published a new guide to help aspiring science journalists in North Macedonia cover scientific topics. The guide focuses on technology and investigative journalism, aiming to provide impactful science stories in the region.
A study by University of Colorado Anschutz researchers found that structured engagement with Wikipedia improves public access to accurate, high-quality information. The study revamped the AAA Wikipedia page, increasing content, references and credibility.
The 2026 EurekAlert! Travel Awards are open to early-career science journalists and student journalism students from the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Winners will receive travel funding and newsroom credentials to the AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Dr Amy Shirong Lu joins JMIR Serious Games as Editor-in-Chief with extensive research on digital health technologies and their impact on physical activity and cognitive health.
Dr. Sara Simblett brings expertise in digital health innovation, patient engagement, and technology integration to JMIR Neurotechnology. Her research focuses on improving access, quality, and outcomes of care through digital interventions.
JMIR Publications invites journalists, researchers, and experts to contribute to its News & Perspectives section with in-depth analysis and commentary on digital health trends. The publication aims to provide well-researched analysis that goes deeper than headlines, with a focus on factual precision, integrity, and empowerment.
Aspiring nature writers will participate in a unique workshop and ecotour in the remote Smith Inlet, led by Lesley Evans Ogden. The program offers daily writing coaching and feedback sessions, with optional one-on-one coaching, and includes accommodations, meals, and wildlife tours.
Overleaf is introducing a new AI assistant that combines advanced capabilities with its intuitive editor. The tool helps researchers spend less time coding and more time producing high-quality work. The new features are available in Overleaf Labs and provide a research-focused writing assistant and a first-of-its-kind citation reviewer.
The WCSJ 2025 conference aims to combat misinformation and fake news, a critical challenge undermining science communication and public health. The event will feature expert discussions on innovative ways journalists are tackling misinformation and highlight the need for fact-checking and informed societies.
A poet's extensive rewrites in Dannie Abse's 1980 autobiography 'A Matter of Life' gave the narrative an emotional storytelling tone, highlighting the human stakes of IVF. The book's commercial success helped promote IVF at a time when the technique was controversial.
The Flat-Fee Unlimited Open Access Partnership between JMIR Publications and Jisc has expanded to cover 22 UK research institutions. Participating authors can publish in JMIR's Gold Open Access journals without APCs, simplifying the publication process.
The American Meteorological Society honors individuals and organizations with the 2026 Awards and Honors, recognizing their exceptional work in weather, water, and climate research. This year's recipients include scientists awarded prestigious medals for groundbreaking research in atmospheric dynamics, hydrology, and remote sensing.
The Nitrogen Cycling journal aims to advance multidisciplinary research on the nitrogen cycle, covering processes, microbial drivers, impacts, innovations, and solutions. The journal is now welcoming submissions from researchers and will drive innovation in this rapidly evolving field.
The Journal of Medical Ethics has been ranked the world's leading bioethics journal according to 2025 Google Scholar Metrics. The journal is co-led by Associate Professor Brian D Earp and a new editorial team seeking to promote ethical reflection and conduct in scientific research and medical practice.
The essay competition aims to expand on Schrödinger's fascination with the connections between quantum theory and biological processes. Entrants will explore questions such as whether life evolved the ability to make use of the counterintuitive properties of the microscopic world, and how this might relate to consciousness.
Over 16,000 Pensoft articles are now available on the BHL platform, complete with full-text PDFs and metadata. This integration enhances accessibility for researchers seeking biodiversity information.
Prof Chen brings extensive experience to the role, with a focus on clinically translatable theranostics. He aims to catalyse collaboration and accelerate knowledge exchange in the global nanomedicine community.
The Microbiology Society has released new guides to communicating complex microbiology topics. The guides aim to support readers in writing about microbiology and promote safe communication of divisive topics.
The Marine Biological Laboratory has awarded fellowships to twelve science and health journalists, providing them with immersive research training in biomedical and environmental sciences. The fellows will conduct hands-on research, collect and analyze data, and present their findings at a mini-symposium.
Researchers argue that scientists should use storytelling techniques to convey their work, appealing to humans beyond technical writing. They propose methods such as embracing storytelling, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and using personal anecdotes to inspire meaningful action.
The new Individual-based Ecology journal publishes its first articles, offering a fresh perspective on how individual organisms and ecological systems dynamics are linked. The journal focuses on individual-based perspectives in ecology, complementing other ecological disciplines.
The partnership between Farrar, Straus and Giroux and the Simons Foundation aims to publish books that illuminate and elucidate modern science's central questions and ideas. The first book, Kevin Hartnett's The Proof in the Code, explores the emergence of Lean, a computer program transforming math and human-computer collaboration.
Two studies found that readers perceive a lower level of credibility in news produced with AI assistance, regardless of whether they understand the extent of AI's involvement. Readers attribute human contributions more value than AI-driven content.
The book uses a 'history from below' approach to center the voices of petitioners, revealing how they framed their demands using language like justice, rights, and equity. Through over 4,000 petitions, Dr. Bright Alozie shows the significance of this genre in shaping colonial society and influencing decision-making.
A new study calls for the adoption of new research ethics policies to foster learning and discussion of ethical issues. The guidelines aim to shift from compliance-based ethics to promoting ethical norms and practices.
A new study published in JCOM identified the characteristics of polarized scientific digital messages, proposing a system to codify and characterize polarized discourses. The research found that simplifying and presenting scientific information as unquestionable can limit critical thinking and hinder scientific progress.
A new special issue of JCOM explores the challenges and opportunities of communicating basic science, highlighting its relevance in everyday life. The issue emphasizes the importance of curiosity and the need to convey the impact of scientific discoveries on individuals.
A recent study found that Best Paper awards in PLOS Biology are lacking in transparency, inclusivity, and support for Open Science. The research analyzed publicly available award descriptions and assessment criteria to determine their impact on promoting equitability in science.
Researchers evaluated over 15,000 abstracts from the American Society for Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting and found a significant increase in AI-generated content. Despite limitations, AI content detectors can be used as a screening tool to indicate the need for additional scrutiny.
A new interface developed by researchers at the University of Sydney aims to reduce the spread of misinformation on social media. The tool adds a 'more information' button to posts, linking users to details about retracted science claims, which can help them make informed decisions about their health.
The MIT Press is accepting applications for its shift+OPEN initiative, which provides funding and support to convert subscription-based journals to diamond open access. Selected journals will receive three-year funding, professional publishing services, and sustainable funding model development support.
Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine examined the use of ChatGPT in writing scientific review articles. They found that while AI-assisted approaches decreased writing time, they required more extensive fact-checking and produced incorrect references up to 70% of the time.
Researchers analyzing NIH-funded projects from 1985 to 2020 found a dramatic growth in 'hype' adjectives. Hype terms correlated with funding application trends, suggesting that grant applications influence subsequent publication language. The study highlights the role of funding mechanisms in shaping research communication.
Research reveals non-native English speakers need up to twice as much time to read and write papers, with 2.5 times higher rejection rates for papers written in English. This disproportionately affects early career stage researchers from lower income countries.
A study analyzed 50,000 scientific publications on climate change and found that media coverage often focuses on large-scale projections and threats, rather than solutions. This selective approach can lead to public disengagement and denial, emphasizing the need for a more transdisciplinary and solution-focused approach in media coverage.
A chemist at the University of Kansas has developed a digital tool that can spot scientific text generated by ChatGPT with 99% accuracy. The tool, which was published in Cell Reports Physical Science, uses human insight and intuition to identify key differences between human-written and AI-generated texts.
A team of researchers at Lancaster University developed accessible ways to communicate sustainability research using fairy tale characters. The 'Telling Tales' project aims to make complicated arguments more engaging and understandable for policymakers and the public.
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) named Dr. Sarah Kamel of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Dr. Ankur Goyal of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences as Melvin Figley and Lee Rogers Fellows in Radiology Journalism, respectively. They will receive expert instruction in scientific writing and communication through the...
The SciComm Identities Project is a five-year initiative creating fellowships for tenure-track faculty members from diverse backgrounds, focusing on climate change issues like energy, water, and agriculture. The program aims to train science communicators from marginalized communities in environmental science.
The FORRT community has developed a glossary of terms to clarify terminology in open science, ensuring effective communication among newcomers and experts. The glossary reflects the principles of Open Scholarship, including social justice, diversity, and accessibility.
Samuel Galgano and Pankaj Gupta have been named the 2022 Melvin M. Figley Fellow in Radiology Journalism and the 2022 Lee F. Rogers International Fellow in Radiology Journalism, respectively. They will attend the 2022 ARRS Annual Meeting and participate in the Editor’s Forum.
A recent study highlights the negative effects of misinformation on stem cell therapies for COVID-19, including exaggerated claims and unregulated sales. The researchers advocate for increased enforcement of laws and regulations to protect patients and promote responsible science communication.
Researchers reviewed 79 studies on neurocognitive impairments and brain abnormalities associated with nonfatal opioid overdoses in humans. The findings suggest a link between overdose, cognitive impairment, and brain changes, which could influence attention span, memory, and executive function.
A new study found that men are over-cited and women are under-cited in Communication journals, with papers authored by men showing a 14% overcitation rate compared to papers authored by women, who are under-cited by 20%. The researchers propose tools to help academics evaluate their citation practices and promote gender equality.
Researchers compared medRxiv preprint server studies to subsequent medical journal publications and non-preprint articles. The study found significant impact of preprint sharing on research dissemination during the pandemic.
Researchers analyzed five collaborative intelligence programs and found that institutional silos, lack of information sharing, and lack of trust hinder success. Key factors for successful collaborations include high-level support, long-term commitment, internal communications mechanisms, and open lines of communication.
The American Psychological Association has released new Journal Article Reporting Standards for researchers seeking to publish in scholarly journals. The standards aim to enhance the assessment of methodological integrity and provide guidelines on information needed to ensure comprehensibility and replicability. These updates are expec...
Researchers face challenges in scientific writing due to lack of support for highly specialized areas. A recent study surveyed common tools and identified key features that could be used to construct a system for production engineering.
Researchers found CEOs of large US firms made fewer acquisitions following an independent director's death. The analysis suggests CEOs may reevaluate priorities and place less emphasis on external goals.
F1000Research has launched a new data plotting tool that enables users to replot, analyze, and interpret the supporting data from journal articles. The tool allows for easy visualization of numerical values in CSV files as scatter plots, helping researchers spot outliers and correlations.
A recent study found that nearly half of surgeons who made over $1 million from orthopedic device companies did not have their relationship disclosed in their scientific articles. The study highlights the need for full disclosure in medical journal articles to avoid biased scientific conclusions.
Leading national experts have reached a consensus on beneficial biofuels produced from low-life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions and minimal competition with food production. The global biofuels industry must focus on five major sources of renewable biomass to balance biofuel production, food security, and emissions reduction.
Three prize winners were awarded in the Elsevier Article 2.0 Contest for their creative and useful solutions to render journal articles on the web. Inigo Surguy's application enhanced content navigation, facilitating commentary on specific paragraphs and assertions about article contents.
A new study finds that open access articles experience a 12% increase in usage compared to commercial formats, but have only a small positive impact on attention. Open source publications benefit researchers in developing countries with limited access to research funding and libraries.
Researchers at UTSA have identified mast cells as a potential player in combating tularemia, a life-threatening respiratory pathogen. The study suggests that mast cells can interact with other cells to control bacterial replication, opening up new avenues for understanding the immune system's response to tularemia.
A special issue of International Journal of Forecasting explores various election forecasting models, including those using political futures markets and historical analysis. Researchers discuss the importance of campaign effects and the limitations of predicting outcomes without an incumbent candidate.