Scientific research put under spotlight
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2003 @ 00:23:16 UTC
Topic: General
Britain's academy of science is to set up an inquiry into how scientific research is made public. (from BBC News)
It follows rows about the reliability of some studies which, although they were published in journals, were later found to have been based on false or poorly interpreted results.
There is also concern about organisations which make scientific claims in press releases and at media conferences but then present no evidence to support their announcements.
A working party for the Royal Society will look at how research information that could influence public opinion and policy is checked.
It may then recommend changes and some "best practice" guidelines for scientists.
Read article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3140261.stm
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