Analysis visualizes sentiment and topics in news media about COVID-19, suggesting implications for public trust.
There are many reasons why we should be concerned with how science is portrayed in the news media, particularly given the 'infodemic' related to COVID-19. For example, over-hyped research results can lead to misinterpretation that may contribute, among other things, to public skepticism and distrust towards science.
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