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The SciCommer · Aug 11, 2026

The SciCommer: 11 August 2026

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Heather Doran · The SciCommer

This newsletter is mammoth - I thought summer might see a slow down in activity but it definitely hasn’t! Unfortunately the cost per transaction from Stripe (the payment platform I need to use) for subscribers is going to be rising so I need to increase fees slightly. The pay-per-month subscriber cost has increased but you can still lock in the current rates for annual subscriptions until the 1 of September.

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This newsletter is for science communicators around the world. It brings together news, events and research. I prioritise videos, links and research/events/conferences that help us to improve science communication practice and research in this newsletter (and don’t forget to check to see if it has been included already).

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New book: Essential Concepts of Science Communication - this is a comprehensive overview of 50 concepts in science communication with an excellent set of writers and editors. The book is out this week.

Trying to get published in science communication? This editorial is for you ‘What editors look for: preparing a JCOM manuscript for a smooth review’

Take a look at this global appeal ‘Appeal to strengthen the voice of science as a global public good’

Change in the UK covered in The Conversation ‘What the sudden demise of the UK’s department of science means for the future of research’ (it is also a reminder this is not a copy of what is taking place in the USA).

Case study: How can street art become a site for knowledge co-construction? Drawing on the STRAATWIJS project, this contribution reflects on how street-based science communication can foster social conversation across different forms of knowledge and lived experience.

Arete News ‘The next U.N. leader may need to be a science diplomat’

Applications for the Global Young Academy are open (I am a member of the UK Young Academy and it’s great to see science communication practitioners and researchers in this group - it’s open to researchers and practitioners).

The Visual Science Communication seminar series returns for the end of this year. Sign up here for updates. You can also watch this seminar from last year: Design, for Scientists: Help people pay attention to research and love it.

From Higher Ed Jobs - but this is actually about community learning, engagement and civic education‘Helping Students Find Connection and Purpose, Not Just Careers’

I often talk to scientists about the power of pauses in communication. I enjoyed this short article from Nature Careers, although this is also about the power of listening ‘Paying attention to awkward silences has made me a better teacher and collaborator’

From Environmental Beat: How can we evaluate the health of climate journalism?

Meet this years Falling Walls Engage finalists!

A call from the International Science Council ‘Research needs a shared standard for AI disclosure’

From the Association of Science Communicators ‘From Discovery to Difference. What new persuasion research teaches us about communicating scientific impact’

Book review: Creative Research Communication (version 2).

Science Needs Storytellers — And Museums Know How, from The Elm

Not strictly communication but an important story for science ‘The Center for Scientific Integrity announces inaugural winners of the Ctrl-Z Award for courage in retracting their own work’

LISTEN: Siri Carpenter on Why She Self-Published First — and How It Led to a Traditional Book Deal

There’s tonnes of news from Escite (The European Association of Science Centres and Museums) this summer including:

I get a bit of help from AI for this part of the newsletter and prompt it to include a short summary of the research articles to help out readers.

‘Children’s books about scientists convey demotivating messages’ — Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2026.
The study finds that children’s books about scientists can convey messages that may discourage young readers from seeing science as a career or identifying with scientists.

‘Untrustworthy sources on Facebook and Instagram in 2020: Concentrated exposure but no attitudinal effects’ — Science Advances, 2026.
The study examines exposure to untrustworthy sources on Facebook and Instagram, finding that although exposure was concentrated among a relatively small group of users, it was not associated with changes in attitudes.

‘Sampling in science communication survey research: a literature review’ — Journal of Science Communication, 2026.
A review of 404 quantitative survey studies finds that science communication research relies heavily on non-probability samples and often provides limited information about sampling procedures. The authors propose five steps to improve sampling practices and the quality of generalisations.

‘When scientists ‘Tok: Memetic communication and scientific information engagement in short video-based social media’ — Public Understanding of Science, 2026.
This study explores how scientists use short-form video and memetic communication on TikTok to engage audiences with scientific information.

‘Forming Relationships With Scientists Through Film: A Qualitative Study of Viewers’ Trust, Identification, and Value Alignment’ — Science Communication, 2026.
The study examines how films can shape viewers’ relationships with scientists, focusing on trust, identification and perceived alignment of values.

‘From Storytelling to Truth-Telling: Narrative Integrity in Science Communication’ — Science Communication, 2026.
This article considers the importance of narrative integrity in science communication and explores how communicators can balance compelling storytelling with accuracy and truthfulness.

‘From Research to Practice: A Systematic Review of Science Communication and Knowledge Transfer in the Wine Industry’ — South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 47, 2026.
This systematic review examines science communication and knowledge-transfer practices in the wine industry, identifying how research can be translated into practical applications and engagement.

‘Integrating Citizen Science into Advanced Practice Nursing education: a contemporary challenge’ — Nurse Education Today, 2026.
The article explores the integration of citizen science into advanced practice nursing education and considers the opportunities and challenges involved.

‘Caged Knowledge: The History of TECNO-ITINTEC, the First Interactive Science Museum in Peru’ — PhD dissertation, 2026.
This dissertation examines the history of TECNO-ITINTEC, Peru’s first interactive science museum, and its role in the development of public engagement with science.

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