Decline and Fall: 'Best Source for Science on TV: Comedy Central?'

March 2nd, 2010 3:23 PM

Headline in the “Life” section of Tuesday's USA Today:

Subhead: “Stewart and Colbert give it respect, make it fun.” Lead from reporter Dan Vergano:

Looking for science? Headed for Animal Planet or the Science Channel?

Think again, scientists say: All the cool kids want to sit across from Comedy Central's Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert....