About AuthentiSci

AuthentiSci allows scientists to work together to verify scientific information presented in media articles.

Expert reviews are provided by scientists from anywhere in the world and made freely available to readers. Reviews are easily accessed using the browser extension, or through our website.

AuthentiSci originated from concerns that scientific discoveries are sometimes misinterpreted in their translation to mainstream media, which can lead to the spread of misinformation online and reduced public trust in science. We aim to provide a gateway between scientists and society to guide readers, reduce misconceptions and restore trust in science.

AuthentiSci was devised with the following objectives:

1. Provide a new method for scientists to give feedback on media articles communicating their work and that of their peers.
2. Create a platform for non-scientists to view and request the opinion of scientists on the veracity of science promoted by the media.
3. Stimulate the interconnection of scientists and journalists to find an equilibrium in the dissemination of scientific news to society in this post-factual era of communication.

Reviews are provided by scientists authenticated through their unique ORCID researcher identification which is linked to their affiliations and published works.

Legal structure

AuthentiSci Limited is a non-profit company limited by guarantee (company number 15251407). Charity registration pending. Registered address: 2 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, England, EX1 1QT

Funding and support

AuthentiSci has been developed in partnership with Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings and Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, through which it receives funding originating from Stifterverband.

Persons

Executives Dr Nicholas Clifton and Dr Ana Alonso Serrano

Trustees Dr Shama Sograte Idrissi and Dr Dominik Krzeminski