News feed from 'Science Daily'

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In summary, the conversation is discussing the differences between the news feeds from Science Daily and SciAm. It is noted that the majority of Science Daily articles are reprints of university press releases, while some commenters on SciAm criticize its reporting as unscientific. The conversation also mentions that press releases are often written by university PR staff rather than the scientists themselves, and this is also seen in articles shared by PhysOrg on PF.
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Why can't we have a news feed from Science Daily like we have from SciAm.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/

On different note, why do the commenters of SciAm bash SciAm in some cases for unscientific reporting.
 
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The majority of Science Daily "articles" are just verbatim reprints of university press releases. For example, the top story on the webpage right now (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121102205139.htm) is exactly the same as the story source they cite at the end of the article (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2012/in-sync-brain-waves-hold-memory-of-objects-just-seen.shtml). These press releases are generally written by University PR staff and not the scientists themselves. (To be fair, many of the articles from PhysOrg that PF links to are similarly just reprints of press releases).
 

1. What is "News feed from 'Science Daily'"?

"News feed from 'Science Daily'" is a regularly updated source of scientific news and research articles from various fields of study.

2. How often is the news feed updated?

The news feed is updated daily, with new articles and research being added continuously throughout the day.

3. Is the news feed reliable?

Yes, "Science Daily" is a reputable source for scientific news and research, with articles written by experts in their respective fields and backed by credible sources.

4. Can I subscribe to the news feed?

Yes, you can subscribe to the news feed by creating an account on "Science Daily" and selecting your preferred topics of interest to receive personalized updates.

5. Are there any fees to access the news feed?

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