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A new study finds that common climate change terms can be confusing to the public. That includes phrases that describe the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner sources of energy. Here, wind turbines operate near a coal-fired power plant in Germany.

Enough With The Climate Jargon: Scientists Aim For Clearer Messages On Global Warming

Sep 08, 2021
People are likely to be confused by common terms such as "mitigation" and "carbon neutral," according to a recent study. How can scientists do a better job communicating about global warming?
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The scientific community has lots of feelings about emoji representation. Geologists are excited about the new rock emoji, for example, but reviews are mixed when it comes to the fly.

Scientists ♥ Their Emojis, But It's Complicated

Feb 12, 2020
The latest batch of new emojis is coming soon and it contains some wins for science-lovers. But scientists have mixed feelings about some of the new images from nature.
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Joe's Big Idea

Friends of Joe's Big Idea (FOJBIs)

Aug 24, 2017
Are you interested in science communication? Join NPR's network of SciComm buffs called Friends of Joe's Big Idea. We'll help you connect with like-minded scientists, get published, and find jobs!
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Alan Alda's Experiment: Helping Scientists Learn To Talk To The Rest Of Us

Jun 04, 2017
The actor's new book, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?, is all about communication — and miscommunication — between doctors, scientists and civilians.
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