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Science journalists can stimulate public debate in areas where science and technology impacts the social and natural worlds. But how can effective science journalism be encouraged in the developing world?
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Communicators and journalists complement one another and should work together to promote public engagement with scientific knowledge.
Scientists in developing countries should increase the quality of their research by publishing more good papers, not fewer, says Rafael Loyola.
The Network of S&T Popularisation — known as ‘RedPoP’ — which aims to boost collaboration and science communicator training among countries, will be led by a Brazilian for the first time.
4 June 2013
Budgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.
21 May 2013
10 May 2013
Investigative journalism is rewarding but requires vigilance, determination and preparation. K. S. Jayaraman shares tips from his career.