> Science is important, but science reporting (especially medical reporting) seems awful.
I don't think it's limited to science reporting. The more I learn, the easier is is to see the numerous errors made by journalists across all areas. Take Vox, it's an older link but they have been criticized for poor accuracy in reporting (and failing to prominently note corrections).[1]
The Royal Society has it right with their motto, nullius in verba: the news media, much like Wikipedia, is not a reliable source for facts.
I don't think it's limited to science reporting. The more I learn, the easier is is to see the numerous errors made by journalists across all areas. Take Vox, it's an older link but they have been criticized for poor accuracy in reporting (and failing to prominently note corrections).[1]
The Royal Society has it right with their motto, nullius in verba: the news media, much like Wikipedia, is not a reliable source for facts.
[1]: http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/46-times-vox-totally-fucked...