Unvarnished truths bridge divides. But where can you get them? Persuasion is everywhere, but universities could do a public service by communicating the messy, uncertain truth more widely, says Michael Blastland By Michael Blastland 16 December
Scientists should stop seeing doubt as a PR liability Uncertainty should be insisted on as a mark of seriousness and honesty, say Michael Blastland and George Davey Smith By Michael Blastland 22 July