With the increasing complexity and specialisation of science, scientific reporting, too, demands similar rigours. Earlier, journalists approached a general scholar for assistance in writing a science report. Now, they are confronted with the task of finding specialists such as biogeneticists, nanoscientists or quantum physicists to validate their stories and ensure accuracy. This requirement has spawned new on-line sources such as the Swedish Expertanswer service, which helps journalists to find a specialised expert for background information, commentary, etc.
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