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Press overstates crater finding on Phobos origin
Original: The press said a crater explains where Phobos came from. The paper said the moon's origin is still unsolved. # science #
Media reports claimed that a giant crater on the Martian moon Phobos explains where the moon came from, but the underlying research paper draws no such conclusion and states that Phobos's origin remains an open question. Commenters are highlighting the gap between sensational coverage and what the study actually says, using it as an example of science reporting overstating its sources.
Why now: People are criticizing science journalism for exaggerating a study's findings beyond what the paper actually claims.
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- The press said a crater explains where Phobos came from. The paper said the moon's origin is still unsolved. # science # space # writing # discuss # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community The press said a crater explains where Phobos came from.… · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 4
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