How my fellow scientists are presenting their research wrong: Abdullah Shihipar
Abdullah Shihipar highlights the challenge of communicating scientific research effectively to the public. With many unable to understand dense academic writing, misconceptions arise easily, exacerbated during crises like the pandemic. Solutions include plain language summaries, better media engagement by scientists, and improving science education to foster critical thinking and understanding.
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By Abdullah Shihipar
Science benefits everyone, but the average person does not know how to read densely written research — so they often depend on someone else to interpret the complex jargon.
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