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The aim is to understand how scientists communicate uncertainty and the challenges they face in the political context.

The “bread and butter” of science: understanding how scientists communicate uncertainties

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Interviews explore how scientists convey uncertainty, highlighting challenges across different disciplines.

The aim is to understand how scientists communicate uncertainty and the challenges they face in the political context.
Conducted 28 semi-structured interviews with scientists in Austria.
Explored communication practices related to uncertainty to other scientists, media, and the public.
Analyzed scientists' conceptual understandings of uncertainty across various disciplines.
Scientists want to communicate uncertainty but find it complex for the public.
There is a perception that discussing uncertainty is unwanted in media communication.
Participants view uncertainty as potentially risky in political discussions.

Roney et al. (2026) studied this question.

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