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Communicating (the science of) antimicrobial resistance

Communication is a prime objective in the now global campaign to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This post argues that more attention is needed to the place of science communication in this campaign and that science stories could be a crucial element in its success. by Rony Armon AMR is recognized by scientists and policy makers worldwide as a fundamental threat to public health that

SciHashtag: Twitter hashtags for scientists

Finding the right Twitter hashtag to engage with academics and professionals may be challenging and time consuming, thus, to help researchers, we founded the SciHashtag Project – a free open collection of Twitter hashtags about science communication in and out the academic world. by Elena Milani Twitter is becoming an integral part of researchers’ daily activities. On Twitter, academics