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 Research Outreach as Least Biased and Pro-Science based on its apolitical, science-education focus and straightforward reporting. It earns a High factual rating due to strong sourcing from peer-reviewed journals, transparent collaboration with researchers, and absence of failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.8)
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Research Outreach is a UK-based communications agency founded to bridge the gap between scientific researchers and the general public. According to its company profile, it aims to make scientific research more accessible by transforming complex academic work into understandable articles for a wider audience. Its platform publishes summaries of peer-reviewed research across disciplines, including medicine, social sciences, and engineering.
Read our profile on the UK media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Research Outreach Ltd is a private company headquartered in the UK. Revenue is derived through fee-based content services, where researchers or institutions pay to have their work professionally rewritten for public dissemination. The services page outlines this and discloses that they collaborate directly with researchers to create accurate, engaging summaries. They operate similarly to other science communication platforms like The Conversation but with a commercial model.
Analysis / Bias
Research Outreach consistently publishes science-focused, nonpartisan content. Articles are not investigative journalism or opinion pieces but professionally written summaries of peer-reviewed academic work, created in collaboration with the original researchers. For example:
- Their article on SARS-CoV-2 surveillance is based on a validated tool developed at the University of North Carolina and cites specific, published research.
- The piece on vibration mitigation references physics research with a detailed scientific background.
- The article on human social groups and evolution is based on work by renowned anthropologist Robin Dunbar, rooted in legitimate sociological literature.
All articles link back to the original studies published in credible, peer-reviewed journals. The publications section features archived issues clearly indexed by topic.
Importantly, the platform does not insert editorial bias or political framing, nor does it take positions on policy. It functions as a science literacy outlet, focusing on clarity and outreach.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Research Outreach as Least Biased and Pro-Science based on its apolitical, science-education focus and straightforward reporting. It earns a High factual rating due to strong sourcing from peer-reviewed journals, transparent collaboration with researchers, and absence of failed fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 04/13/2025)
Source: https://researchoutreach.org/
Last Updated on April 13, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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