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Ethics, Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), Science communication, Science in society, Scientists' lifestyle

The problem with science comics: uncritical images and ideology of research

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Academics are increasingly using comic books to teach and communicate science, even as strong, unbiased evidence of the effectiveness of doing so is missing. A recent review found that empirical research on the effectiveness of comics in science Read more [...]
Balkan Science Beat, Science communication, Science in society

Professor Balthazar’s biggest flops: how the cult 1960-70s Yugoslav animation series portrayed failure in science

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Some of professor Balthazar's many frustrations If you’ve ever watched or heard of Professor Balthazar, the lead character of the eponymous cult Yugoslav animation series from the 1960-70s, you likely think of him as a successful inventor whose Read more [...]