The officially accepted speed of light is 299,792,458 metres per second. Although we came to that figure in the 1920s, it is a culmination of multiple scientists’ efforts to determine the speed of light. The first attempts to calculate the speed of light were Galileo’s experiments in the 17th century, which observed light across distances. Although he was unsuccessful, his idea was revived in the mid-19th century and was built upon for decades until we arrived at the figure of 299,792,458 metres per second. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
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February 1, 2023
