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Science and technology
RR 2002/194
The Why false: Science Behind the News
Terry Devitt
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI
URL: http://whyfiles.org
1996-present
Gratis
Last visited January 2002
Keywords Science, News
The Why Files: Science Behind the News is a collection of more than 200 stories, which explain the science, math, and technology lurking behind news headlines. In addition, there is a small collection of science-related images. The stories are designed to balance clear explanations of science with a fun, witty tone. With new content added every two weeks, the stories focus on current news and interests; for example, a recent story discusses the drug Cipro. The stories seem authoritative. Experts in the specific field being discussed check each story and are included...