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We are a group of researchers from @YoungAcademySco addressing how research is portrayed in the media from expert but independent positions.

Scotland
Joined July 2013
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Does less sleep ruin your looks? New blog post from us on recent media headlines researchtheheadlines.org/202…
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Is there an increase in plastic detected in brains? New blog post from us on recent research that has attracted media attention, see: researchtheheadlines.org/202…
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Great work by @M_Niechcial reviewing the research (peer-reviewed and grey literature) on what people know, or don’t, about brain health. Lots to consider as we continue to develop brain health messages and interventions @brainhealthscot @agescotland @AARP
Online now in @ElsevierConnect Ageing Research Reviews: “Systematic review of what people know about brain health", by @M_Niechcial, @ElhagShaimaa, L. Potter, A Dickson and @AlanJohnGow, funded by @heriotwatt_soss and @VeluxStiftung sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Our founder @SineadRhodes is speaking about the @ResTheHeadlines Rewrite the Headlines project at the Science and the Parliament event today in Edinburgh Highlighting the importance of engaging children with science communication
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New blog post from us today about eating fish in pregnancy and #autism: researchtheheadlines.org/202…
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New blog post from us today about research in the media that has mapped the first complete brain of an adult animal with implications for understanding the human brain @Meghan_Lumsden researchtheheadlines.org/202…
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New blog post from us today on a recently published study that looked at the link between flavonoid-rich food (eg dark chocolate, red wine) reduces dementia risk, see researchtheheadlines.org/202…
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New blog post from us today on a recently published study that looked at the link between flavonoid-rich food (eg dark chocolate, red wine) reduces dementia risk, see researchtheheadlines.org/202…
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👀This eye-opening story highlights how a lack of reliable #data and #transparency has led us to believe that more people are living beyond 100 years of age than is actually true. 👉Inaccurate data has serious consequences for policy, such as the facilitation of pension fraud
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Welcome new members of @YoungAcademySco
📢We're excited to welcome our new members! 📢 48 talented young leaders are joining our interdisciplinary membership. After a competitive selection process, they join us in our commitment to sharing knowledge and experience to create a better future. youngacademyofscotland.org.u…
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I thought I had seen it all. Can’t believe this headline. ‘Autism can be reversed, scientists discover’…..similar headlines in multiple media outlets
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One consequence of tolerating pseudoscience is that people die when its legitimatization becomes baked into our culture, health care systems, and institutions.
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The brilliant Dr @SineadRhodes (ARC 2023 Cohort) has been nominated for a Lifetime Achiever Award for her work on neurodiversity! 🎉 Please consider voting for her: nationaldiversityawards.co.u…
We are delighted that our Founder, Dr Sinead Rhodes, has been nominated for a national diversity award for her work on neurodiversity, please consider voting for her here: nationaldiversityawards.co.u…
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