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Canada must free scientists to talk to journalists

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Strict controls on what federal researchers can reveal about their work is a disservice to science and the public, says Kathryn O'Hara.

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Kathryn O'Hara is professor of science broadcast journalism at Carleton University and president of the Canadian Science Writers' Association. e-mail: kathryn_ohara@carleton.ca

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O'Hara, K. Canada must free scientists to talk to journalists. Nature 467, 501 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/467501a

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