Abstract
The basic requirements of science and technology journalism are the same as for ordinary journalism. In addition, however, science and technology journalism has to address the questions of whether science and technology are the means to achieve the sustainable development of human beings, and how the outcomes of science ad technology affect the receivers. Further, science and technology journalists are required first to properly assess the importance of each RD theme; second, they have to accurately judge the stage of the research; third, they have to monitor the development in particular fields without being hostage to commonly accepted ideas; fourth, they have to examine the impact of science and technology on other areas such as the economy, the military affairs, and international relations among others and vice-versa; fifth, they shold, without failure, inquire about the costs of the scientific and technological undertakings in questions. Thus, the science and technology journalist has to conduct a sort of technology assessment. Finally, the author argues that science and technology journalism should be independent, interdisciplinary, hold broad viewpoints, and be oriented towards policy, systems and the future.
