Series
Misinformation in science
Misinformation in science news: How the media shapes public understanding
Much of the public understanding of scientific knowledge is dependent on mainstream media coverage of science. However, the media’s representation of scientific research is not always accurate. Why is science news often distorted and how does this affect public understanding? What are the dangers of such misrepresentation? Read on to find out.
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Jan 27, 2015
Misinformation in science news: The role of the scholarly community
Media outlets and journalists are often blamed for communicating exaggerated or distorted reports of scientific research to the public. However, a recent study has revealed that the scientific community – authors, universities, and institutions – are also partly responsible for scientific misinformation.
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Jan 29, 2015
