Alok Jha - Science and the Media - Discussion

Engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the relationship between science and media in this Royal Institution event video. Explore the differing needs of scientists and journalists as Dr. Alice Bell moderates an audience-driven debate on improving mutual understanding between these two fields. Delve into topics such as public interest, the importance of science media, the role of science journalists, and the challenges faced by both scientists and reporters. Examine issues like time pressures, statistical training, climate change reporting, and the distinction between blogs and traditional journalism. Gain insights from various experts including Bob Ward, John Manley, Simon Boyd, and Nicola Davis as they contribute to this impassioned conversation about bridging the gap between scientific research and media coverage.

Intro
Bob Ward
Public interest
John Manley
Simon Boyd
Nicola Davis
Terry OConnor
James Randerson
Pedro Beltline
Shauna Tregaskis
Catherine DeLange
Are science journalists too busy
The importance of science media
Daily Mail Reporter
University of Oxford
Good science is not always correct
The role of a science journalist
The distinction between a blog and journalism
Aloks response
Franks response
Statistical training
Climate change
Time pressures on scientists