Science communication has grown in leaps and bounds over the past 60 years. It plays a crucial role in democratising science and making it less mysterious.
A screenshot from one of the most popular science channels on YouTube – but what makes these videos so popular?
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Everyone's looking for an audience for their videos on YouTube, and there are plenty of science videos out there. But not all are popular so what makes one more interesting than another?
Civil unrest: anonymous comments are being banned from some popular websites - but does it chase away the trolls?
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Every day, millions of internet users leave comments on web sites and on social networks covering any topic imaginable. At its very best, commenting fosters a social community of people sharing an interest…