In Science We Trust? Six Takeaways From a Science and Society Conference

In science we trust? Six takeaways from a Science and Society conference

By Simona Gioè and Shreya Ghosh In an era where incredible scientific breakthroughs and rapid technological progress exist against a background of mis- and disinformation, it is critical to delve deeper into the root causes of trust (or distrust) in science. This is a necessary first step towards finding ways to nurture and develop such trust, in order to create a societal relationship more grounded in scientific reasoning and rational thought, …

When AI audits the scholarly record, what will happen to public trust in science? - Rationale Magazine

Self-correction is fundamental to science. One of its most important forms is peer review, when anonymous experts scrutinise research before it is published. This helps safeguard the accuracy of the written record. Yet problems slip through. A range of grassroots and institutional initiatives work to identify problematic papers, strengthen the peer-review process, and clean up the scientific record through retractions or journal closures. But th…