Peter Ellerton Latest articles by Peter Ellerton The Problem of False Balance in Science Reporting By Peter Ellerton published 19 July 14 Opinion Opinion Where is the Proof in Pseudoscience? (Op-Ed) By Peter Ellerton published 31 January 14 Opinion Key distinctions between science and pseudoscience are often lost in discussion, and sometimes this makes the public acceptance of scientific findings harder than it should be. Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Watch boozing chimps share alcoholic fruit. Is this how social drinking started?2'An up-tempo version of Darwinian evolution': How a mega freeze in Florida may have caused Burmese pythons to evolve at a blindingly fast speed3New QPU benchmark will show when quantum computers surpass existing computing capabilities, scientists say4Pair of 'glowing' lava lakes spotted on Africa's most active volcanoes as they erupt simultaneously — Earth from space5Simple blood test could reveal likelihood of deadly skin cancer returning, study suggests
Where is the Proof in Pseudoscience? (Op-Ed) By Peter Ellerton published 31 January 14 Opinion Key distinctions between science and pseudoscience are often lost in discussion, and sometimes this makes the public acceptance of scientific findings harder than it should be.
