Equity in Science Journalism: Investigating Gender Disparities in News Media Coverage of Scientific Research
Science Communication: Linking Theory and Practice
Published online on August 29, 2025
Abstract
Science Communication, Ahead of Print.
Media coverage shapes public perception of science, yet gender bias can compromise its objectivity. Based on 1 million papers with 1.2 million media citations, we examine how the corresponding author’s gender relates to media citing scientific research. ...
Media coverage shapes public perception of science, yet gender bias can compromise its objectivity. Based on 1 million papers with 1.2 million media citations, we examine how the corresponding author’s gender relates to media citing scientific research. ...