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Is the popular press helping destroy the credibility of science? I've seen it in my field: The journal paper says 'possible connection suggests new avenue of continued research' then the press headlines 'new hope for a cure'. When it doesn't pan out, lay people desperate for a cure are again disappointed in science and turn to quack medicine and 'alternative' pseudoscience. What can be done to fix it?

CrazyQuilter 7 June 28
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As long as the "misinterpretations" and misconceptions are narrower than the differences of academic opinion for the topic being described, everything should be okay. I have seen some major knock-down, drag-out letters fights in one of my favorite subjects, anthropology from 75KYA to 4 KYA.

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The problem is that most science journalists don’t understand even the basics of science. Being able to pass entry level science exams should be a requirement for that job.

Katrik Level 7 June 28, 2018
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The other side of the coin is all the amazing things that fall through the greed gratings because on one is aware of there existence. Someone in world doesn't want it on the market to harm their share of the market!

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We can only hope for a more responsible press. Don't support poor journalism.

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