Going viral: how to boost the spread of coronavirus science on social media

Going viral: how to boost the spread of coronavirus science on social media

How to boost good science on social media

The conversation about COVID-19 science is happening on social media whether we like it or not — so it’s worthwhile for scientists to counter the trolls and conspiracy theorists, argues neuroscientist and science communicator Samantha Yammine. She recommends avoiding hot takes, amplifying the good stuff and being compassionate rather than dismissive.

Nature | 6 min read