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The misuse of colour in science communication

Nature communications, 2020-10, Vol.11 (1), p.5444-5444, Article 5444 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

The Author(s) 2020. This work is published under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License. ;info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess ;The Author(s) 2020 ;ISSN: 2041-1723 ;EISSN: 2041-1723 ;DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19160-7 ;PMID: 33116149

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  • Title:
    The misuse of colour in science communication
  • Author: Crameri, Fabio ; Shephard, Grace E ; Heron, Philip J
  • Subjects: Color ; Color blindness ; Color vision ; Communication ; Representations ; Science ; Vision
  • Is Part Of: Nature communications, 2020-10, Vol.11 (1), p.5444-5444, Article 5444
  • Description: The accurate representation of data is essential in science communication. However, colour maps that visually distort data through uneven colour gradients or are unreadable to those with colour-vision deficiency remain prevalent in science. These include, but are not limited to, rainbow-like and red-green colour maps. Here, we present a simple guide for the scientific use of colour. We show how scientifically derived colour maps report true data variations, reduce complexity, and are accessible for people with colour-vision deficiencies. We highlight ways for the scientific community to identify and prevent the misuse of colour in science, and call for a proactive step away from colour misuse among the community, publishers, and the press.
  • Publisher: England: Nature Publishing Group
  • Language: English;Norwegian
  • Identifier: ISSN: 2041-1723
    EISSN: 2041-1723
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19160-7
    PMID: 33116149
  • Source: NORA Norwegian Open Research Archives
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