Tag: science communication
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Weekend Reads: Debunking Prophecy Fails, AI’s 1M Citations, and a Quirkier Science Scoop
Weekend reads: a quick digest from Retraction Watch All week at Retraction Watch, editors and readers chased headlines that mix science, skepticism, and the occasional quirky claim. Here’s a compact tour of the standout stories that sparked discussion this weekend, with the usual focus on scientific integrity and the sometimes surprising ways research gets cited,…
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Weekend reads: Debunking prophecies, AI citation milestones, and quirky science myths
Weekend reads at Retraction Watch: A mix of myth-busting, milestones, and quirky science This week’s Retraction Watch roundup serves up a blend of scholarly sleuthing, data quirks, and the perennial questions that keep scientists and readers alike turning pages. Here’s a look at the notable stories that captured attention, plus a call for reader support…
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Upcoming Events at CERN: 4th International History of Particle Physics Symposium and ‘Invisible Energy’ Screening
Overview: A Week of Knowledge Sharing at CERN CERN is hosting a cornerstone event for science historians and particle physicists: the 4th International Symposium on the History of Particle Physics. Running from November 10 to 13, this gathering brings together researchers from around the world to explore how our understanding of the subatomic world has…
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Do Humans Really Share 60% of Our DNA with Bananas? Debunking a Common Myth
Unraveling the 60% Claim: Where It Comes From The idea that humans share 60% of their DNA with bananas often circulates in science news roundups and social media. It sounds startling, almost magical: two life forms that seem so different share the majority of their genetic makeup. But the truth is more nuanced. The 60%…
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Solar Surprises and Tiny Dinosaurs: This Week’s Big Science News
Overview: A Sun‑lit Week for Science From dramatic solar observations to paleontological rethink and even everyday digital humor, this week’s science headlines span a wide range of discoveries. Researchers have shed new light on how the Sun behaves as it interacts with a visiting interstellar visitor, while paleontologists reframe the size and behavior of early…
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Jane Goodall: A Gentle Revolutionary Who Redefined Humanity
From a Curious Girl to a Global Messenger Jane Goodall’s life reads like a blueprint for turning wonder into action. A girl in England with a boundless imagination grew into a world-renowned primatologist, conservationist, and UNICEF Messenger of Peace. Her secret? A combination of relentless curiosity, open-minded observation, and an unwavering belief that ordinary people…
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From Teacher to Astronomer: AI, Podcasts, and Behind the Scenes
From Classroom to Night Sky The most intriguing career shifts today come from educators who transform their strong communication skills into new roles in astronomy. This article examines the journey from teacher to astronomer, highlighting current posts, podcasts, and behind the scenes backgrounds that illuminate this transition. It also considers how artificial intelligence sits at…