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Sense about Science

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An independent charity promoting the public interest in sound science and evidence.

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The new centre addresses the essential question on evidence gaps in critical areas such as emerging technologies. Understanding what works—and what doesn’t—is crucial to shaping effective and robust evidence-informed policies for people around the world. tinyurl.com/5fzj2rbm

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It's the weekend...time to dust off your archives and find those winning health stories to enter the 2025 MJA Awards. Category details now released... mjauk.org/about/enter-th…

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📚🔎Librarian teams don't just arrange books – they process data, train people in using AI, synthesis evidence, and present this in a usable and understandable way. This information curator role is more important than ever in a world of algorithm/AI based content.

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🧵We're working to support better risk communication in policymaking. Our team members Leonor Sierra and Maricarmen Climént delivered two workshops for ministerial science advisers in the Spanish government, sparking rich discussions on how complex and vital risk communication is. 👇

đź§µWe're working to support better risk communication in policymaking. 

Our team members Leonor Sierra and <a href="/mc_climent/">Maricarmen Climént</a> delivered two workshops for ministerial science advisers in the Spanish government, sparking rich discussions on how complex and vital risk communication is. 👇
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Researchers face the complex task of navigating the fast-paced world of news. The webinar on May 28th 12pm UTC by Sense about Science will address strategies for demonstrating the distinctiveness of #research information amidst these pressures. Register now: spkl.io/6016fFqpA

Researchers face the complex task of navigating the fast-paced world of news. The webinar on May 28th 12pm UTC by <a href="/senseaboutsci/">Sense about Science</a> will address strategies for demonstrating the distinctiveness of #research information amidst these pressures.

Register now: spkl.io/6016fFqpA
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🔎📜Fake legal cases: an AI-generated mess that made it to the High Court. Responsible AI use means checking sources. 🧍‍♀️In high-risk settings, human oversight isn’t a luxury; it’s how we prevent failure. tinyurl.com/e99hjtnv #AiGovernance #ResponsibleAI #AIinLaw #AI

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"I'm leaving feeling inspired!" That’s what one attendee said at last week’s Standing Up for Science workshop. Ready to feel the same? Join our next sessions – free & open to ECRs: 📅 13 June (online) 📍 11 July (in person, London) Apply now! 👉 bit.ly/_VoYS_

"I'm leaving feeling inspired!"

That’s what one attendee said at last week’s Standing Up for Science workshop. Ready to feel the same?

Join our next sessions – free &amp; open to ECRs:
đź“… 13 June (online)
📍 11 July (in person, London)

Apply now! 👉 bit.ly/_VoYS_
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🌊Our director, Tracey Brown is in Washington DC developing public engagement plans on ocean carbon capture. 🗨️Most government CO2 reduction plans include significant carbon capture —that needs to be matched with supporting public discussion of how best to do this. University of Exeter

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💉People should be empowered to ask questions about vaccines and make informed decisions about their health—but this doesn’t mean dismissing all the evidence or continuously raising the bar impossibly high. 🕵️‍♂️Scepticism is healthy. Cynicism isn’t. #Vaccine #evidence #Health

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Discover how AI is impacting #research at Sense about Science & @researcheracad upcoming webinar. Explore the implications of technological advancements in conjunction with #scientificevidence, on May 28th 12pm UTC. Register now: spkl.io/6019fFqpL

Discover how AI is impacting #research at <a href="/senseaboutsci/">Sense about Science</a> &amp; @researcheracad upcoming webinar. Explore the implications of technological advancements in conjunction with #scientificevidence, on May 28th 12pm UTC.

Register now: spkl.io/6019fFqpL
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To be in with a chance of winning one of our 16 categories you will need to enter by the end of this week. More details at this link mjauk.org/about/enter-th…

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An important part of a researcher’s role is being able to communicate what research is and isn't. Tomorrow, May 28th 12pm UTC, learn practical tips from Sense about Science & @researcheracad to distinguish #research from other information. Register now: spkl.io/6010fFqpg

An important part of a researcher’s role is being able to communicate what research is and isn't. Tomorrow, May 28th 12pm UTC, learn practical tips from <a href="/senseaboutsci/">Sense about Science</a> &amp; @researcheracad to distinguish #research from other information.

Register now: spkl.io/6010fFqpg
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Meet the panellists for our 13 June online Standing Up for Science workshop! 👉 Researchers will share experiences working with the public, media and policy 👉 Journalists & policy pros will bust common myths about how their worlds work Apply now: BIT.LY/44wkOXT

Meet the panellists for our 13 June online Standing Up for Science workshop!

👉 Researchers will share experiences working with the public, media and policy

👉 Journalists &amp; policy pros will bust common myths about how their worlds work

Apply now: BIT.LY/44wkOXT
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🤝🌍We're working with journalist Bernard Okebe in Kenya to enhance flood risk communication via weekly radio shows and community engagement in flood-prone areas. 🔗riskknowhow.org/supporting-flo… #FloodAwareness #Kenya #CommunityResilience

🤝🌍We're working with journalist Bernard Okebe in Kenya to enhance flood risk communication via weekly radio shows and community engagement in flood-prone areas.

🔗riskknowhow.org/supporting-flo…

#FloodAwareness #Kenya #CommunityResilience
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🚨Apply now! Submissions for the Medical Journalists' Association close this Sunday. 📰🩺MJA awards help you, as a reporter, show your editors that what you do matters - it encourages them to recognise the distinct specialism of health and science journalism.

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AI tools are only as good as the data behind them. Defra UK's peatland map shows why we need rigorous validation and avoid over-relying on AI. A broken tool isn't useful, it erodes trust - fix first, release second. #AIEthics #ResponsibleHandover #AI #ResponsibleAI