How to safeguard science in an era of fake news
by Stephen Metcalfe from on (#2HKNH)
A new report by the House of Commons science and technology committee calls for a rethink of the relationship between scientists, media and the public
Science and journalism don't always see eye to eye. Scientific accuracy is often sacrificed in the quest for an enticing headline, but at a time when fake news is on the rise, high quality scientific reporting has never been more essential.
As the House of Commons science and technology select committee, which I chair, argues in its latest report, if the press is to maintain the public's trust, journalists must demonstrate their commitment to clear and unbiased reporting of scientific facts - and be given the necessary support by policymakers to do so.
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