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News reports often focus on disputes among scientists over the validity of preliminary (untested) data, hypotheses, and models (which by definition are tentative). This aspect of science-　1　because it has not been widely　2　and accepted-is called frontier science. The media　3　to focus on frontier science because its so-called "breakthroughs" make good news stories. Just because something is in the　4　of frontier science,　5　, does not mean that it isn’’t worthy of serious consideration;　6　, such matters need further study to determine their　7　. 　　　8　contrast, consensus science consists of data, models, theories, and laws that are widely accepted. This aspect of science is very reliable but is　9　considered newsworthy. The trouble is that the word science is used to　10　both frontier and consensus science, without　11　The media preference　12　frontier science gives the public the　13　impression that frontier science　14　very certain conclusions, which may or may not be correct. 　　However,　15　some frontier science is later shown to be unreliable, members of the public often falsely　16　that consensus science is also quite uncertain. We need to take both frontier and consensus science　17　but recognize their differences. One way to find out what scientists generally agree　18　is to seek out reports by scientific bodies that attempt to　19　consensus in　20　areas of science and technology.