Scientists and science journalists need to get their acts together, writes Michael Bugeja. The scientists need to learn how to talk to nonscientists without exaggerating their findings, and the journalists need to learn how to quote scientists’ findings carefully (hat tip to Melinda).
Just because you have a story doesn’t mean it’s worth telling.
The Quills: I almost forgot and so did everyone else. Except Syntax of Things. In a similar vein: a contrary take on the Bookers. National Book Award finalists have been announced. And just you’re a Nobel Prize winner doesn’t mean you’re not a jerk.
The book hospitals need all the help they can get.
How not to read? (via ArtsJournal)
Insulting Turkishness: Not a bad career move.