Nature Podcast
Nature Podcast
May 15, 2020
Coronapod: The misinformation pandemic, and science funding fears
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With questionable coronavirus content flooding airwaves and online channels, what’s being done to limit its impact? 


In this episode:

 

00:57 The epidemiology of misinformation

As the pandemic spreads, so does a tidal wave of misinformation and conspiracy theories. We discuss how researchers' are tracking the spread of questionable content, and ways to limit its impact.


News: Anti-vaccine movement could undermine efforts to end coronavirus pandemic, researchers warn


Nature Video: Infodemic: Coronavirus and the fake news pandemic

 

17:55 One good thing

Our hosts pick out things that have made them smile in the last week, including walks in new places, an update on the Isolation Choir, and a very long music playlist.


Video: The Isolation Choir sing What a Wonderful World


Spotify: Beastie Boys Book Complete Songs


22:30 Funding fears for researchers

Scientists around the world are concerned about the impacts that the pandemic will have on their funding and research projects. We hear from two who face uncertainty, and get an update on the plans put in place by funding organisations to support their researchers.



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