science
Drinking seawater is bad for you, and other horror stories from the front lines of science fact-checking
Get this: One of Maldita’s most-read and most controversial fact checks this summer weighed the…
October 15, 2019
Not sure when the next eclipse is? The New York Times built a calendar for that
Calendars have always been an essential function of newspapers. For centuries, they've appeared in newsprint…
August 11, 2017
Questions to ask non-profit staff when you’re covering scientific research
Journalists talk to a variety of sources about scientific research. Different types of sources have…
August 24, 2016
Maligned gay marriage study: The far-reaching lessons for journalists
A now notorious study on same-sex marriage underscores a frequent newsroom reality: Political polling or…
May 26, 2015
Why 29 is the best number for BuzzFeed listicles
Medium Ae you more likely to click on "27 Cats That Just Can't Handle It"…
July 1, 2014