Is the Earth shaped like a potato – Science in social media
Science / Science and Communication

Is the Earth shaped like a potato – Science in social media

In answer to the question posed in this blog post’s title: Short answer – No. Long answer – A big, unequivocal, starchy, no. Take a quick romp around the internet, however, and you may be surprised to find that there are a myriad of sources that may say (either directly or indirectly) that our planet … Continue reading

Social media, special interest groups, and the spread of scientific misinformation
Energy, News, and Climate / Policy / Science

Social media, special interest groups, and the spread of scientific misinformation

I recently read a great blog post about issues with the spread of misinformation via social media. If you are a social media user, I’m sure this is something you are familiar with. How often have you gone on Facebook and seen “16 dead in tragic roller coaster accident in Orlando” all over the page? … Continue reading