Using the topic of climate change, TRESCA researchers tests and finds insights on how people perceives and consumes science communication. 

Some evidence-based thoughts on science communication in Europe based on a recent TRESCA survey of scientists in Austria, Hungary, Spain and the Netherlands. 

Surveys in several countries are investigating the perception of public opinion about pandemic communication.

Why are conspiracy theories so powerful? Who are more vulnerable to conspiracy theories? How can scientists correct inaccurate scientific beliefs? These are the questions address in the latest TRESCA blog post. 

TRESCA project analysed the main Twitter trends and discussions during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in seven European countries. The finding shows many similarities and some differences. 

Despite the effort made by digital platforms and public authorities to give official sources priority visibility online, there is still confusion on whom and which online sources to trust.