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Science journalism, expertise and common sense

Posted on March 29, 2020 by

On March 27, the Johns Hopkins University said an article published on the website of the Centre For Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy (CDDEP), a Washington-based think tank, had used its logo without permission and distanced itself from the study, … Continue reading →

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The raison d’être of a science journalist, courtesy Hobsbawm

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

‘Age of Extremes’ offers a carefully considered picture of modern science and its philosophical roots Continue reading →

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