Suggestion News feed from 'Science Daily'

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A news feed from Science Daily is desired for its accessibility, similar to that of Scientific American. However, many Science Daily articles are criticized for being mere reprints of university press releases, lacking original scientific reporting. This practice raises concerns about the quality and integrity of the information presented. Commenters often criticize Scientific American for unscientific reporting, highlighting a broader issue in science communication. The reliance on press releases by outlets like Science Daily and PhysOrg underscores the challenges in ensuring accurate and engaging science journalism.
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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).
 

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