May 28, 2025
JCOM at PCST 2025
JCOM is at the PCST Conference 2025 in Aberdeen!
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Riedlinger and Deputy Editor Marina Joubert are attending the international gathering to engage with the global science communication community and discuss the evolving role of our field in a world shaped by both tradition and innovation.
In the picture: Michelle Riedlinger, Marina Joubert, Luisa Massarani, and Beatrice Biggio from the JCOM Editorial Office.
Mar 10, 2025
Can a Joke Make Science More Trustworthy?
Authoritative, intelligent, responsible, serious—if you were asked to describe the general figure of a scientist, you would probably use adjectives like these. However, “funny” would likely not be the first word that comes to mind. Scientists, in fact, rarely adopt a humorous tone when communicating with the public, perhaps out of fear of appearing less credible. Yet, a new study published in the Journal of Science Communication (JCOM) suggests exactly the opposite: the use of humor—in this study, specifically in the context of artificial intelligence—can enhance both the likability of scientists and the perceived reliability of the scientific information they convey.
Oct 28, 2024
When Science Speaks in Extremes
Oct 22, 2024
Communicating Discovery Science
Sep 09, 2024
Shakespeare in sign language, seen through AI
Aug 28, 2024
Science in unexpected places
Jul 17, 2024
From Tatooine to Reality
Jul 17, 2024