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Ask the Scientists: Science and Public Understanding

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by: Amanda Rioux and the UMass Dartmouth biology students In today’s post, I asked the scientists a question concerning their work and public understanding: Why do you think it is important that the public understands what you do as scientists?   “Why is it important that the public understands what scientists do?”   Stephanie: Scientific… Read more Ask the Scientists: Science and Public Understanding

Science and Public Trust

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by: Amanda Rioux, and the UMass Dartmouth biology students Why does the public distrust science so much, and how can we help to restore that trust? Lately, public trust and confidence in science has been a hot topic. Many people express their outrage on social media over how they feel about the COVID-19 vaccine, for… Read more Science and Public Trust