Publishing Principles

What We Publish

Science Report may publish news, explainers, analysis, guides, interviews, expert commentary, reviews, comparisons, rankings and methodology pages. The format should match the purpose of the article so readers can distinguish reporting, explanation, evaluation and method. Opinion is not currently a standard format. Sponsored and paid partner articles are not currently published.

Topic Selection

Stories are selected for relevance, reader usefulness, public interest, timeliness, source availability, scientific significance, practical value and the need to clarify complex or misunderstood claims. Novelty alone is not sufficient when the available evidence is weak, repetitive or primarily promotional.

Source-Based Publishing

Primary sources, research papers, datasets, official documents, public records, technical materials and attributable statements are preferred where appropriate because they make the basis of a claim more visible. Reputable secondary sources may provide context, comparison or background but should not replace the strongest available evidence for a central factual claim.

Editorial Workflow

1. Research and collection of relevant sources, including the status and origin of important claims
2. Drafting that distinguishes evidence, interpretation, uncertainty and context
3. Editorial review of accuracy, relevance, clarity and proportionality
4. Checking source references and links used to support material statements
5. Additional review for sensitive or high-impact claims where mistakes could have greater consequences
6. A human decision on whether the material is ready to publish

Content Labels

Labels may include News, Explainer, Analysis, Guide, Review, Ranking, Interview, Expert Commentary, Methodology, Opinion, Sponsored, Partner Content or Press Release. A label should describe the nature of the page rather than serve as decoration. Formats not currently used are described so that any future introduction requires clear disclosure and cannot be mistaken for independent reporting.

AI and Editorial Tools

AI may be used for selected illustrations only. It is not an authoritative source, a substitute for original evidence or a basis for factual attribution, and it must not fabricate sources, quotations, names, events or credentials. Humans remain responsible for verification and publication.

Updates and Corrections

Outdated information may be updated when later evidence or developments change the context of a page. Verified factual errors are handled under the Corrections Policy. Minor grammar, style and formatting changes may be made without a separate note when meaning is unchanged.