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As researchers have in the past, scientists at this meeting told Ms. Baron they had a simple solution to their problems with reporters. "I don't take their phone calls" was a common refrain. Their unwillingness to talk to us is not mysterious. Far too often, talking to reporters is a no-win proposition for scientists ...

The NY Times on challenge of reporting science -- -- including dealing with scientists who are distressed that reporters insiste on presenting "both sides", a concept foreign to most scientists.