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Scientists trusted less than business leaders when discussing social issues, study finds

A study finds that scientists gain credibility on technology issues but are less credible than businesspeople or advocates on non-technological social topics; distrust factors include perceived vested interests, ideology, and relevance to society, prompting a call to rethink how scientific expertise is used in public debates.

MediaFaro - The maths bust-up fuelling fears that AI is undermining science.

The article discusses concerns that AI may be undermining science by raising questions about its accuracy, following recognitions of AI-driven scientific discoveries. It frames a public debate about trust in AI within scientific research, citing a BBC report by Pallab Ghosh.

Artificial intelligence, science studies animal communication deciphering - ATSH -

Translated title. Original: Inteligjenca artificiale, shkenca studion deshifrimin e komunikimit të kafshëve - ATSH -

Researchers are using AI to study how animals communicate, analyzing sounds and behaviors across species to uncover interpretable patterns. While brain-computer interface tech from Neuralink promises direct brain-device communication to aid people with motor disabilities, achieving true direct communication with animals remains a scientific challenge, with unconfirmed 2028 claims surrounding Elon Musk.

Science and Technology Festival starts in Trabzon - Trabzonhaber24

Translated title. Original: TRABZON’DA BİLİM VE TEKNOLOJİ ŞÖLENİ BAŞLIYOR - Trabzonhaber24

BilimFest Trabzon is a three-day science festival in Trabzon under TÜBİTAK 4007, featuring 102 outdoor workshops, science shows, robotics, planetary displays, and tech exhibitions, with national agencies showcasing technologies. The event, coordinated by Özdemir Bayraktar Science Center and designed to broaden science culture among children and youth, includes talks, AI experiences, and demonstrations like HÜRJET and BAHA, targeting over 200,000 visitors.

🪩 The Grassroots Lab Breakthrough - by Blanka M.Lee

The piece critiques traditional, paywalled science and presents DeSci as a open, community-driven alternative where peer review and funding are decentralized. It follows Evelyn’s open-access reef-regeneration research, verified by a global network and funded via a DAO, contrasting with corporate gatekeeping and highlighting historic open knowledge as a model.

Trabzon on the way to becoming a center of science! - Vakit61 The News Time

Translated title. Original: Trabzon bilimin merkezi olma yolunda! - Vakit61 Haberin Vakti

Trabzon opens BilimFest Trabzon, a science festival with 150 stands and 129 events, backed by the city government, education authorities, and TÜBİTAK. The event aims to boost youth interest in science and technology and to host TEKNOFEST in Trabzon, with high attendance targets and involvement from universities and industry partners.

Politics Tie - October 22, 2026 - Trabzon News Page

Translated title. Original: Politik Güğüm - 22 Ekim 2026 - Trabzon Haber Sayfası

Trabzon hosts BilimFest, a large science festival organized by the city’s municipality with national science bodies, aiming to inspire youths through hands-on exhibits and demonstrations, attracting over 200,000 visitors and featuring notable officials. The event positions science and social development as key city priorities and seeks to become a recurring regional hub for science and technology.

Interspecies communication | MIT Technology Review

Advances in devices and AI are enabling better observation and understanding of animal communication, but researchers warn that translation accuracy is uncertain and two-way interspecies dialogue remains unresolved.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL BEGINS IN TRABZON - Sonnokta Newspaper in the Black Sea

Translated title. Original: TRABZON’DA BİLİM VE TEKNOLOJİ ŞÖLENİ BAŞLIYOR - Karadeniz'de Sonnokta Gazetesi

Trabzon hosts BilimFest Trabzon, a three-day science and technology festival organized by the city and Özdemir Bayraktar Science Center with TÜBİTAK support, featuring 102 outdoor workshops, shows, robotics, planetarium and AI exhibits, and showcases from national tech institutions; aims to raise science awareness and reach 200,000 visitors.

Yusuf Turgut: Saying Trabzon Means Saying Security.. - Taka Newspaper - Trabzon News - Black Sea News

Translated title. Original: Yusuf Turgut: Trabzon Demek Güven Demek.. - Taka Gazete - Trabzon Haber - Karadeniz Haber

The piece celebrates Trabzon's role in science and national tech through youth engagement, university and agency support, and local officials, while praising regional figures and promoting the Takagazete site.