Boundary spanning in SciComm --- Indeed, generally the scientific community prefers to be apolitical. However, communicating their science to non-scientific audiences needs more than a push, and could be a normal routine (than treated as an add-on). This could be direct with training or through science communication/engagement specialists to do the translation, to not only inform but engage the public and policymakers (often times the taxpayers funding their research).

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