The COVID-19 pandemic has been an extraordinary period for science journalists, and reporting the facts and establishing the truth about the unfolding health crisis has been one of the greatest journalistic challenges of modern times. The final

Episode 5: Social media

May 19th, 2021 38m 42s

Social media is a fast and accessible way for scientists to communicate about the results of their research, find potential collaborators, and make a positive connection between the science and the public at large. This episode looks at scienti

Episode 4: Vaccines

May 5th, 2021 32m 24s

Levels of vaccine hesitancy in some European countries during the Covid-19 pandemic have been worryingly high, and problems with vaccine supply chains, along with a rare medical outcome associated with certain vaccines, have also damaged public

Episode 3: Climate change

Apr 21st, 2021 30m 59s

This episode looks at the challenges that scientists and journalists face when communicating about climate change. Should scientists aim to make confident statements and avoid discussing scientific uncertainties when talking to the general publ

Episode 2: Artificial intelligence

Apr 7th, 2021 34m 34s

Artificial intelligence is one of the biggest issues facing human society in the 21st century, and there is an urgent need to consider its ethical accountability and impact on diversity. This episode discusses how science communicators can stri

Episode 1: Science museums and galleries

Mar 22nd, 2021 29m 27s

Science centres, galleries and museums offer visitors a direct route to science – it’s where people and science meet face to face. This episode looks at the different ways museum and gallery spaces in Dublin, Milan and Belgrade have developed m

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