Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @RCScience
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
46
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-21
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-30
Tweets covering
9 days
Average age of authors' accounts
10 years
Summarization
The tweets cover a range of topics related to science and technology, including discussions on the limitations and potential of artificial intelligence, the importance of evidence-based policy, the possibility of commercial space mining, and recent discoveries in astrophysics. The tweets also include links to articles and resources related to these topics, and some discussion among users.
Topic Modeling
- AI capabilities and limitations
- Science guiding policy-making
- Space mining
- Meat consumption and personal preferences
- Controversies in science journalism
Emotional Analysis
The emotions expressed in these tweets are varied and not easily categorizable into a single theme. However, there are some common threads that run through them. Many tweets express interest and curiosity in scientific and technological advances, such as AI and space mining. Others express skepticism towards ideologically-driven policies or activist journalism attempting to pollute science. There are also some humorous and playful tweets, such as one that jokes about wanting to hear the asteroids' side. Overall, the emotions expressed in these tweets are thoughtful, curious, and occasionally playful.
Trend Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence and its limitations
- Science-based policy-making
- Commercial space mining
- Various scientific theories and discussions
- Criticism of activist journalism in science reporting
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
19
Percentage of total tweets
41%
Number of Original tweets
8
Percentage of total tweets
17%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
46
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
19
Percentage of total tweets
41%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
0
Percentage of total tweets
0%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
3
Percentage of total tweets
6%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
Source | Count |
---|---|
Twitter Web App | 16 |
Twitter for iPhone | 12 |
Twitter for Android | 10 |
Meltwater Social | 2 |
TweetDeck | 2 |
What devices were used to tweet

Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
trafficbutter | Traffic Updates + Useful Info | We'll help you beat #Traffic jams🚦 & get you useful #Info fast ⚡. Trusted by over 377,000 people in #nigeria | 377,147 |
RealClearNews | RealClearPolitics | RealClearPolitics (RCP) is an independent, non-partisan media company that is the trusted source for the best news, analysis and commentary. | 221,736 |
NorthwesternU | Northwestern | The official Twitter account of Northwestern University, highlighting breakthrough research, leading faculty and the student experience. | 76,720 |
ghlionn | John Mac Ghlionn | Psychosocial researcher. Endurance runner. Jiu-jitsu nut. Highly caffeinated. Contributor @nypost. Words @newsweek @NYDailyNews @unherd @theammind @YahooFinance | 31,988 |
GeneticLiteracy | Genetic Literacy Project | The Genetic Literacy Project fosters dialogue about the scientific, social and ethical implications of human and agricultural genetics. | 19,687 |
freethinkmedia | Freethink | No politics, no gossip, no cynics. It's the news, reimagined. | 18,893 |
RCScience | RealClearScience | RCS is your portal to clear, relevant, and evidence-based science news and opinion. We strive to bring you the best of #scicomm. Editor: @SteRoPo | 16,905 |
JeffaStier | Jeff Stier | A sane, science-based perspective on public health. Senior Fellow, Consumer Choice Center. Policy advisor: The Heartland Institute. Sr. Fellow, @Protectaxpayers | 5,478 |
ClaytonRobins | Clayton Robins | Farming with Family (founded in 1891), Nuffield Scholar, researcher. Follower and Practitioner of Science, not fairy tales. Focused on resiliency in Ag systems. | 3,730 |
glen_newcomer | Newcomer | 5th generation farming addict. | 3,580 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
trafficbutter | Traffic Updates + Useful Info | We'll help you beat #Traffic jams🚦 & get you useful #Info fast ⚡. Trusted by over 377,000 people in #nigeria | 27,672 |
GeneticLiteracy | Genetic Literacy Project | The Genetic Literacy Project fosters dialogue about the scientific, social and ethical implications of human and agricultural genetics. | 7,253 |
ClaytonRobins | Clayton Robins | Farming with Family (founded in 1891), Nuffield Scholar, researcher. Follower and Practitioner of Science, not fairy tales. Focused on resiliency in Ag systems. | 4,992 |
freethinkmedia | Freethink | No politics, no gossip, no cynics. It's the news, reimagined. | 4,171 |
JeremyMallin | Jeremy Mallin | Artist 🎨 engineer ⚙️ maker 🛠️ science enthusiast 🔬 autodidact🧠 Late Dx ∞ he/him Professional fine arts at @ArtbyJeremy | 2,663 |
FerrariYinzer | B | - | 2,620 |
glen_newcomer | Newcomer | 5th generation farming addict. | 1,986 |
EdAlvarezB | Eduardo Alvarez | Man, son,2X immigrant, husband, father | 1,963 |
NorthwesternU | Northwestern | The official Twitter account of Northwestern University, highlighting breakthrough research, leading faculty and the student experience. | 1,947 |
MacYimerson | Mac Yimerson M | Geologist, Universidad EAFIT. I like GIS and the planetary sciences! Space Mining, Moon, Asteroids, Mars, Humanity ⚒☄️🛰🌎🌘🚀 | 1,774 |
Most active users
Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
---|---|---|
AcadFreedom | Podcast Sciences Esprit Critique & Liberté -- 'Partners In Thought Crime' | 3 |
tarawasjesus | Say-tan and b*tches, aka the iam, are always demanding evidence of their nefarious behavior.Because they can't conserve energy it is impossible to get evidence. | 3 |
RealClearNews | RealClearPolitics (RCP) is an independent, non-partisan media company that is the trusted source for the best news, analysis and commentary. | 2 |
JeremyMallin | Artist 🎨 engineer ⚙️ maker 🛠️ science enthusiast 🔬 autodidact🧠 Late Dx ∞ he/him Professional fine arts at @ArtbyJeremy | 2 |
RCScience | RCS is your portal to clear, relevant, and evidence-based science news and opinion. We strive to bring you the best of #scicomm. Editor: @SteRoPo | 2 |
Lenny_ynn | Savant fou. | 2 |
JeffaStier | A sane, science-based perspective on public health. Senior Fellow, Consumer Choice Center. Policy advisor: The Heartland Institute. Sr. Fellow, @Protectaxpayers | 2 |
mpp75214 | - | 1 |
mauricio_460 | - | 1 |
labelle0la | Arab. | 1 |
Tweets per day

Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1638197587999170560 | "The very thing that makes AI so effective is also its limitation." @NorthwesternEng dean Julio M. Ottino discusses the capabilities and limitations of AI–specifically when it comes to artistic creation. 📰 In @RCScience: https://t.co/0CMFsCiM1Z https://t.co/naBOCnUoiD | 4 |
1638205608024317954 | "While that is still within the realm of science fiction, projects are under way to make commercial space mining one step closer to reality." | @RCScience https://t.co/SGO5hy6uBi | 2 |
1638169274924638210 | Space Mining May Be Closer Than You Think, by Roy Mathews in @RCScience https://t.co/PyikhASKRA #Lunapolitics #Lunaeconomics | 1 |
1638950503651344384 | @Lenny_ynn @RCScience @ScienceAlert 🙃 | 0 |
1638216781608407042 | @RealClearNews @RCScience https://t.co/5Y1qkNJIyi | 0 |
1638309230829608960 | @RCScience @IEEESpectrum 👀@holland_tom @dcsandbrook | 0 |
1638609747757637636 | @RCScience @ScienceAlert I want to hear the asteroids' side. | 0 |
1638632978359398402 | @RCScience @freethinkmedia They weren't predictions. They were the writings of someone "in the know". | 0 |
1638783636857315329 | Activist Journalism Is Attempting to Pollute Science on Clean Air Regulations My latest - for @RCScience https://t.co/p0CbttOoXR | 0 |
1638900255516397568 | Activist Journalism Is Attempting to Pollute Science on Clean Air Regulations My latest, for @RCScience https://t.co/p0CbttOoXR | 0 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1638197587999170560 | "The very thing that makes AI so effective is also its limitation." @NorthwesternEng dean Julio M. Ottino discusses the capabilities and limitations of AI–specifically when it comes to artistic creation. 📰 In @RCScience: https://t.co/0CMFsCiM1Z https://t.co/naBOCnUoiD | 18 |
1638993160453107713 | "The lesson of the last few years is clear. It is essential that the best science guides policy-making. We must be vigilant in calling out ideologically-driven junk-science, which by definition, leads to bad outcomes for us all." | @RCScience https://t.co/yFPCdwa6wi | 4 |
1639772995907383296 | @RCScience @Debriefmedia https://t.co/g53dA3oSGA | 3 |
1638205608024317954 | "While that is still within the realm of science fiction, projects are under way to make commercial space mining one step closer to reality." | @RCScience https://t.co/SGO5hy6uBi | 3 |
1638936727224975361 | @Lenny_ynn @RCScience @ScienceAlert Vous espériez un vaisseau extraterrestre ? 🙃 | 1 |
1641069847160274947 | @bmj_latest @RCScience @scarlettmcnally So like driving, will there be licensing, policing, traffic lights and tickets for breaking community rules? | 1 |
1640862491486945288 | @RCScience @bigthink Quarks generate electrons. That's why. | 1 |
1638944470111584256 | @AcadFreedom @RCScience @ScienceAlert Ça aurait été vexant, vu qu'il était parti plus vite qu'il n'était venu 😅 | 1 |
1641469144292810754 | @RCScience @ScienceNews I know people who consume high-meat/fermented meat. Good for them!…just not for me. | 0 |
1638216781608407042 | @RealClearNews @RCScience https://t.co/5Y1qkNJIyi | 0 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
#lunapolitics | 2 |
#lunaeconomics | 2 |
#oumuamua | 1 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Mention | Count |
---|---|
@rcscience | 46 |
@sciencealert | 8 |
@bbc_future | 3 |
@sciencenews | 2 |
@bmj_latest | 2 |
@scarlettmcnally | 2 |
@lenny_ynn | 2 |
@acadfreedom | 2 |
@freethinkmedia | 2 |
@northwesterneng | 2 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
21
Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
😱 | 3 | face_screaming_in_fear |
🙃 | 2 | upside-down_face |
📰 | 2 | newspaper |
🧵 | 1 | thread |
😅 | 1 | grinning_face_with_sweat |
👀 | 1 | eyes |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
---|---|
Smileys & Emotion | 6 |
Objects | 2 |
Activities | 1 |
People & Body | 1 |