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Science Communication

Science Communication Picture

Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.

Opinions and Analysis

Latin American Radar: Riding the wave of open access

Latin America is embracing the free access movement in its scientific production, but there are structural and economic challenges, says Carla Almeida.

20 May 2013 | ES

science journalism Science journalism and communication make a good match

Communicators and journalists complement one another and should work together to promote public engagement with scientific knowledge.

10 May 2013 | EN | ES | FR

Policy Briefs

GM rice plants Overcoming obstacles to GM crop adoption

Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.

21 June 2012 | EN
Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)

Participatory selection of rice varieties in Bangladesh Classifying knowledge for policymaking

Organising research into different types of knowledge can promote decision-making based on evidence from a range of sources.

27 April 2012 | EN
Source: Overseas Development Institute


News and Features

India lacks political will for science communication

Budgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.

21 May 2013 | EN

Torre de control en Argentina Free software to help develop business in Argentina

Argentinean companies and cooperatives have launched a free-software initiative to help develop products for public and private sectors.

13 May 2013 | ES

Practical Guides

How to be an investigative science journalist

Investigative journalism is rewarding but requires vigilance, determination and preparation. K. S. Jayaraman shares tips from his career.

30 March 2013 | EN | ES | FR

Using a smartphone to record Using digital tools for journalism

Science journalist Lynne Smit is your guide to the digital research and publishing tools that are changing the working lives of journalists.

3 December 2012 | EN | ES