"science by press conference" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=science by press conference}} science by press conference (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory, sciences) The practice by which scientists put an unusual focus on publicizing results of research in the media, often when they are unlikely to win the approval of the professional scientific community. Wikipedia link: science by press conference Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Sciences Synonyms: science by press release
    Sense id: en-science_by_press_conference-en-noun-EhssviR0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: sciences

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