Sense about Science is an independent campaigning charity that challenges the misrepresentation of science and evidence in public life. We advocate openness and honesty about research findings, and work to ensure the public interest in sound science and evidence is recognised in public discussion and policymaking.
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Evidence Matters EU
On 21st June 2017 over a hundred citizens from across Europe went to the European parliament. 16 of them ...
Maddox Prize 2017 nominations
The John Maddox Prize recognises the work of individuals who promote sound science and evidence on a ...
March for Science 2017
Friends, colleagues and supporters of Sense about Science marched in London, Brussels, Dublin, New York, ...
Invasive species AMA
Got a plant science question? Tweet @senseaboutsci using #plantsci, or email us Professor Helen ...
Algorithms in decision-making
The House of Commons science and technology committee launched an inquiry into 'Algorithms in decision-making' ...
Can we all become statistical myth-busters?
Making stats meaningful to media and the public; experts show how at the Cambridge Science Festival in ...
Evidence Matters
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Sense about Science has hugely influenced, helped and improved the relationship between scientists, science and the public.
Professor Dame Bridget Ogilvie
Curiosity is at the heart of what makes us great.
Derren Brown
Sense about Science calmly asks for evidence for extraordinary claims
Gemma Arrowsmith
Having witnessed so much commitment, energy and impact, I am proud to be involved with Sense about Science.
Simon Singh
Sense about Science has done more on a charity shoestring than any official campaign to improve understanding of science.
Nick Ross
Voice of Young Science
VoYS is a unique and dynamic network of early career researchers committed to playing an active role in public discussions about science. By responding to public misconceptions about science and evidence and engaging with the media, this active community of 2,000+ researchers is changing the way the public and the media view science and scientists.
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Making Sense of Forensic Genetics
What can DNA tell you about a crime? Forensic genetics is an increasingly complex field and its use ...
RAND report
Sense about Science and the Nuffield Foundation commissioned RAND Europe to provide an overview of emerging ...
Understanding health research
In August 2016, the University of Glasgow, MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit launched Understanding ...
Ask for evidence
Ask for Evidence is our public campaign to help people request for themselves the evidence behind news stories, marketing claims and policies.
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