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About Caveat Scientia
Caveat /’kavait/
Scientia /’sy-en-chuh/
Why Does Caveat Scientia Exist?
In an age of viral headlines and 24-hour news cycles, scientific studies are frequently misunderstood, misrepresented, or oversold. One small study gets turned into a sweeping claim, and nuance gets lost. This not only misleads people, it erodes trust in science.
Caveat Scientia was created to close the gap between science and journalism. Our mission is to make complex research accessible through clear language, thoughtful interpretation, and a deep respect for the scientific process. We strive to combine the attention-grabbing appeal of headlines with the rigor of evidence-based science, helping readers better understand important scientific topics without compromising accuracy.
How Do We Achieve This?
Understanding Scientific Misconceptions
Many people have wrong ideas about science due to simplified reporting or poor communication. We aim to clear up these shortcomings by offering clear and accurate information, free of bias
Addressing Limitations in Science
Understanding Scientific Misconceptions
What is our approach?
Trending Topics
We track trending science stories in the media to see what people are reading, sharing, and questioning so we can step in where clarity is needed most.
Decode the Missteps
We curate resources that highlight common fallacies, misinterpretations, and logical traps often found in science reporting and public discussion
Clear, Contextual Writing
Our articles break down complex topics into plain language while staying true to the science. We focus on what studies actually say – and what they don’t, providing important context that is often overlooked by the general public
Unlocking AI
AI is the future. At Caveat Scientia, we use its power to dig deep into research, improve how science is communicated, and uncover the gap between what studies actually show and how they’re often portrayed. We use AI for deep research & efficient communication.
Promoting Science & Education
Our mission is to champion science, critical thinking, and education, because every informed mind is a step toward a smarter, more thoughtful world.
Who is Caveat Scientia
Caveat Scientia is a passion project by Neal Asthana. I have always been passionate about all things science, and hold Bachelors of Marine Science from the University of Sydney and a Masters of Science from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
I have held many roles during my career, most notably as a marine technician and educator at the Smithsonian Marine Station, and aquarist at the Patricia & Phillip Museum of Science, and currently the co-owner and President of a global cybersecurity company called World Informatix.
Beyond cybersecurity and science, I DJ and produce electronic dance music under the pseudonym Surge.DJ.
