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Re:Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for pickin... by dotancohen on Sunday September 28, 2025 @06:34AM (#45403282)
At the BBC, eating up whatever is said and adding a layer of sensationalism on top is not limited to only science reporting.
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Re:Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for pickin... by contrarian1234 on Sunday September 28, 2025 @06:39AM (#45403306)
They seem a bit more careful when it comes to political stats or economic figures.

I enjoy their Behind the Stats podcast:

https://www.bbc.com/audio/series/p02nrss1

(though also often sloppy)

I think b/c politicians are expected to lie. Whereas scientists are viewed as naiive cute furry animals that wouldn't spin the truth. You never hear them take a scientist to task or ask probing questions. It's really a different type of interview - where the holy gurus of academia are blessing the reporter with knowledge

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