Or you can find science journalism that explains the facts, puts them in a proper context, and when necessary speaks truth to power. If you care enough as a reader you can probably figure out the difference. It’s really not hard. Ask yourself if the journalist reporting on the research has clearly explained what’s being measured. Was this a study done with humans? Or mice? Or in a petri dish? A good reporter will be clear. Then: How large is the effect? Was this a surprise to other researchers?
