How To Spot A Fake Science News Story

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After more than six years in science journalism, I have reached two very disturbing conclusions about the craft.

First, too many science journalists don’t actually possess a well-rounded knowledge of science. In many cases, regular reporters are asked to cover complex science and health stories. What we end up with is entirely predictable: Articles that are nothing more than rehashed press releases, topped with click-bait headlines based on exaggerations and misunderstandings of the original research. That’s how a nonsensical story like Nutella causing cancer goes viral. Read More here….