Capturing Curious Minds - Communicating Complex Science

Ask A Biologist Podcast

Have you ever wondered how complex science jargon is translated into a story that captivates and educates? We've got you covered! Dr. Biology chats with James Gorman, a veteran science reporter from the New York Times, we peel back the layers of science communication, revealing how to distill complex concepts into engaging narratives. Get ready to discover the tightrope walk between simplification and scientific accuracy—a balance crucial for sparking curiosity without sacrificing the research's core. The two also talk about the best way to evaluate the trustworthiness of a science story.
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Capitoli

1. The important last step of the scientific method. (00:00:12)

2. The big question - how should we communicate science? (00:02:41)

3. How should science communicators communicate science? (00:03:00)

4. Advice for scientist when communicating their science to the public. (00:06:00)

5. An activity to improve science communication. (00:08:15)

6. Reasonability for reader of science news. (00:10:16)

7. ScienceTake (00:13:50)

8. The cool part of science. (00:19:30)

9. Two basic rules for science writers. (00:21:24)

10. The Total Penguin (00:24:30)

11. What is your favorite penguin? (00:26:59)

12. Three questions (00:27:55)

13. When did you first know you wanted to be a journalist? (00:28:15)

14. What would you be of you were not a writer? (00:30:56)

15. Coolest science adventure you have had? (00:31:49)

16. What advice do you have for a future science communicator? (00:33:11)

17. Sign-off - Learn more (00:36:00)