Several studies about the power of media influence on public opinion, especially on issues related to S&T and health, provide an earnest discussion far from conclusions. However, they point out important points for reflection and practice of science communication. It is unquestionable that the scientific journalism plays a role as an interface between science and society nowadays. But is it possible that the media is influencing the way that society is thinking science? In this study, we tried to ascertain the views of 107 individuals of three different groups (scientists, journalists and lay people) in Brazil. In parallel, we investigate the science news broadcast by a 24 hours news radio station in the country. We identify categories presented in the 107 speeches and compare with the kind of science broadcast on the radio discussing presumed media influence, agenda setting and media frame.
