Trust and verification

Editorial Policy

WTFScience exists to make real research easier to read without making the science softer, vaguer, or less accountable.

Sources first

Articles are built around primary research papers, recognised journals, academic institutions, or clearly identified expert sources. When an article makes a specific scientific claim, the reader should be able to trace that claim to a visible source.

Comedy is not evidence

WTFScience uses irreverent framing, but jokes do not replace citations. Humour is used to make complex findings readable; it should never inflate certainty, exaggerate a study, or hide uncertainty.

Uncertainty stays visible

If a result is preliminary, contested, based on a model, or limited by sample size, that uncertainty should appear in the article. Weird science is still science, and science comes with error bars.

Corrections

If a factual error is found, the article should be updated promptly. Material corrections should preserve reader trust by making the changed claim clearer, not quieter.

Reader checklist

  • Articles should include source links when specific research is discussed.
  • Source lists should identify title, authors, venue, year, and URL where available.
  • Topic pages should group related articles so readers can follow a field instead of a one-off claim.
  • Account and Studio areas are not intended for indexing and are excluded from the sitemap.