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Science Communication: Promoting science

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A key aspect of science communication is raising public awareness of the role science can play in social and economic development. How can the media and science communicators promote science?

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News and Features

Senador Alejandro Tello, presidente de la Comisión de Ciencia y Tecnología Mexico’s science law seeks to boost science communication

A new bill aims to encourage science communication to the public and educational institutions in Mexico.

10 May 2013 | ES

Brazilians and Chinese ‘have highest awareness’ of biodiversity

Consumers from Brazil and China are top among those who know how to adequately define biological diversity, says an international survey.

2 May 2013 | ES

Practical Guides

Journalists visit CIMMYT in Mexico How to report from visits and field trips

Journalist Tan Shiow Chin shares tips for getting the best out of visits to scientists in their natural habitats.

12 September 2012 | EN | ES

Journalists, Liberia How to report science in local languages

Reporting science meaningfully in local languages requires more than a good dictionary. Bothina Osama shares tips on what works.

8 June 2012 | EN | ES | FR