Since President Donald Trump assumed office in January, there has been a supernova of stories related to science, climate change and academic funding. Executive orders, staffing shake-ups, and sweeping policy reversals have kept science journalists working overtime to follow the facts. But beyond filing stories at record speed, some are also grappling with burnout, uncertainty and the emotional toll of covering a field under siege. How are journalists keeping up, doing their jobs well and sti...| Scienceline
The Climate Council has the details of The Australian’s latest attempt to delude its readers. The Australian is back at it, skewing the facts and publishing harmful misinformation on climate change. We’ve previously debunked their claims of a “pause in warming” here. Their latest claim, that Arctic seas ice melt has stabilised, is flat out […]| Science or not?
Long ago, I decided to cease posting about the pitiful state of science reporting in the Murdoch media. The cases are just too numerous and they come too frequently. In any case, I think those who still give the Murdoch empire any credibility are pretty-well immune to the scientific form of inquiry. But this one is […]| Science or not?
Forty-eight prominent skeptics (real ones!) from the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry have signed a statement calling on the media to stop using the term “skeptic” to describe those who …| Science or not?
Science communication is a vital process that enables the sharing of scientific knowledge and information with diverse audiences.| Communication Theory
In this information age, where Professor Google has become the expert of choice, being scientifically literate is an essential life skill. It is as important as reading and writing. Sydney Morning …| Science or not?
