PRO-SCIENCE
These sources consist of legitimate science or are evidence based through credible scientific sourcing. Legitimate science follows the scientific method, is unbiased, and does not use emotional words. These sources also respect the consensus of experts in the given scientific field and strive to publish peer-reviewed science. Some sources in this category may have a slight political bias but adhere to scientific principles. See all Pro-Science sources.
- Overall, we rate Issues in Science and Technology as a Pro-Science source based on promoting information that aligns with the consensus of science.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Journal
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1996, Issues in Science and Technology is a policy journal published by the United States National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; and Arizona State University. According to their about page, “The journal is a forum for discussion of public policy related to science and technology.”
The website provides a Masthead on their about page that indicates Daniel Sarewitz is the editor-in-chief.
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Funded by / Ownership
Issues in Science and Technology are published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and copyrighted through Arizona State University. Revenue is derived through subscription sales.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Issues is a forum for discussing public policy related to science, technology, engineering, and medicine. There is the occasional use of loaded emotional wording in articles, such as this book review on climate change: Catastrophic Myopia. Regarding climate change, Issues hold pro-science positions that human-influenced climate change is a threat.
The website also offers a section for news, current events, and trends such as this: Clear Talk Needed on New Coronavirus and this EPA Reducing Waterway Protection. Both of these news stories are appropriately sourced.
Editorially, Issues in Science and Technology covers politics as it relates to science and technology and with minimal bias, such as this: Trump v. Reagan: Who Proposed Largest Cuts in Research Spending? Although they take left-leaning positions on climate change and conservation, they always promote pro-science information and are consistently factual.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Issues in Science and Technology as a Pro-Science source based on promoting information that aligns with the consensus of science. (D. Van Zandt 2/5/2020) Updated (08/12/2022)
Source: https://issues.org/
Last Updated on August 12, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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