Astronomers around the world are keen and confident public communicators, with academic leaders in senior positions being the most active. They enjoy engaging with the public, with no rewards expected.
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Joubert, M. Beyond the Sagan effect. Nat Astron 3, 131–132 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-019-0694-2
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