Media use and US Attitudes Toward Government and Private Space Exploration

Stories of Astrobiology, SETI, and UAPs: Science and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life in German News Media From 2009 to 2022

“…There is consensus in science communication research that the way media frame science and scientists influences public perception and, as a consequence, funding, political support, career opportunities, as well as science literacy or trust in science (Nisbet et al, 2002; Schäfer, 2017), including SETL and space exploration (Bingaman et al, 2022; Kauffman, 2005; Oliver, 2008; Shostak, 2004). Thus, due to the revitalization of the SETL field and the significant growth of research output in astrobiology since the 2000s (Malaterre & Lareau, 2023), it is important to understand the characteristics of the media coverage of SETL, including public representations of the relevant scientific disciplines and institutions in recent years.…”