The American Institute of Physics

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• Overall, we rate the American Institute of Physics (AIP) a low-biased pro-science source covering the scientific fields of physics.

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Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: VERY HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1931, The American Institute of Physics (AIP) promotes science, the profession of physics, publishes physics journals, and produces publications for scientific and engineering societies. The AIP is made up of various member societies. Its corporate headquarters are at the American Center for Physics in College Park, Maryland, but the institute also has offices in Melville, New York, and Beijing.

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Funded by / Ownership

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership corporation that is owned and published by AIP Foundation. Revenue is derived through donations and membership fees.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the AIP website features its programs and resources, publications, and career resources. AIP publishes numerous journals related to different areas of physics that are all pro-science such as the Journal of Applied Physics, with research such as this Clustering of oxygen point defects in transition metal nitrides. In general, all information is credible and evidence-based.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the American Institute of Physics (AIP) a low-biased pro-science source covering the scientific fields of physics. (D. Van Zandt 1/20/2017) Updated (03/17/2022)

Source: https://www.aip.org/