Abstract

As science continues to unravel intricate ideas and theories, the disconnect between science and the public amplifies. If science continues to fail to translate its findings, the public and its world leaders will continue to disregard science and its warnings. On a brisk Monday morning I sat at my desk with a warm cup of tea in hand, eagerly reading an article on performing science in space. Not surprisingly, I noticed how difficult it was to understand what was in front of me. Despite being a post-doctoral researcher in the field of microbiology, I have noticed branching out into other scientific areas can still leave me perplexed. If someone who has spent years learning science has trouble understanding the ins and outs of the latest scientific developments, how can the general public be expected to understand what science offers? There is a growing problem – the science community is failing to communicate with the general public.