science by press conference
- noun
- Literature
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ciencia por conferencia de prensa
- The announcement of the discovery was an example of science by press conference, rather than formal publication.
Examples
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Some researchers criticize science by press conference for bypassing traditional peer review.
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He warned against the dangers of relying on science by press conference instead of established scientific methods.
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The team announced their results through science by press conference.
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Many researchers prefer science by press conferences to traditional publications.
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The new treatment was revealed to the public as science by press conference, sparking excitement and debate.
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Critics argue that science by press conference can create misinformation before proper vetting by experts.
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Many scientists worry that science by press conference may undermine the integrity of rigorous research publication.
How Confirmed
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- Literature
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Surface Forms
Morphology
science + by + press + conference
A B1 learner who knows 'science', 'press', 'conference' and the use of 'by' to indicate means can infer the basic idea: science communicated or announced via a press conference. However, the specific pragmatic nuance that this denotes premature announcement before peer review (and the critical/pejorative connotation) is not recoverable from the parts alone, so the meaning is only partly transparent.
Etymology
Science by press conference comes from the image of science being presented at a press conference, like a news event, before other scientists have checked the work. So, it means 'announcing scientific findings to the public before they are properly checked'.