Concerning research blogging, I previously wondered how it will influence research dynamics and maybe kill some boring press releases. Little things compared to the fine writing skills of those guys. Read how they start:
Scientific discovery occurs in the lab one experiment at a time, but science itself moves forward based on a series of ongoing conversations, from a Nobel Prize winner's acceptance speech to collegial chats at a pub. When these conversations flow into the mainstream, they nurture the development of an informed public who understand the value of funding basic research and making evidence-based voting decisions. It is in the interests of scientists and academic institutions alike to bring these conversations into the public sphere.
Of course, they are talking about blogging. You can read the full article by Shelley, Nicholas and Tara at PLoS Biology.
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