Report: “Preprints Often Make News. Many People Don’t Know What They Are”

From Science: During the COVID-19 pandemic, preprints—unreviewed manuscripts posted online—were an important venue for biomedical researchers to quickly share findings with colleagues that might help curb the disease. At the same time, some scientists worried about whether and how to responsibly convey these unvetted findings to a public desperate for information. Two recent studies support … Continue reading Report: “Preprints Often Make News. Many People Don’t Know What They Are”