Corrections Policy

How we handle mistakes and updates.

How to report an error

Contact us through the media inquiry form (select "Correction") or the contact page.

Review

Reports are reviewed by an editor and, when needed, a subject-matter reviewer. Impact is classified as Minor, Material, Major, or Retraction Required.

Correction notices

Material and Major corrections receive a visible correction notice on the page. We do not silently overwrite published errors. Retracted content is clearly marked as retracted; the original text is preserved.

Updated editions

When an update materially changes findings, we publish a new edition and link the original and new versions to each other.

Research reports

Every research report includes a corrections section. Even the smallest data correction is recorded there.