if you want to know more about how the meaning of scientific research is transformed as it is more widely disseminated, then we can recommend reading this paper just published on line by Pryce Davis.
He follows a single piece of research from publication through interactions between the author and a news reporter to its presentation in a popular news story read by a member of the public.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21548455.2025.2575412#abstract
Unfortunately this is behind a paywall, so if you cannot get access do feel free to to contact Pryce Davis directly.