A Call To Promote More Scientific Skepticism In The Media
Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 19:28
in Psychology & Sociology
A small segment of scientists are not in favor of skepticism; primarily if it happens to be in their discipline. But a group of cancer researchers welcomes it and asks for even more. Writing in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, a trio discusses the exaggerated fears and hopes that often appear in news coverage of cancer research and seek to provide guidance for both the media and journals to help alleviate the problem. read more