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
Jul 17, 2024
From Tatooine to Reality
Jul 17, 2024
Do Universities Use AI for Communication?
May 07, 2025
Five new members join JCOM editorial board
Apr 10, 2025
JCOM: First Phase of Janeway Development Completed, Full Migration Done
SISSA Medialab has successfully completed the first phase of Janeway’s development to meet the specific needs of its journals. As of April 8, 2025, the Journal of Science Communication (JCOM) has finalized its migration to the platform. The transition also includes the launch of JCOM’s new logo, reflecting the journal’s updated digital identity. This milestone marks a crucial step in the broader transition to bring all SISSA Medialab-managed journals onto Janeway, the open-source platform initially developed by the Open Library of Humanities based at Birkbeck, University of London, as part of the Open Libraries of Humanities initiative.