Since Science is published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, it feels reasonable to presume US law on this front. I will say, I have

Since Science is published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, it feels reasonable to presume US law on this front. I will say, I have a strong preference for US libel law, and aversion to UK libel law, but that’s probably mostly my cultural upbringing and familiarity speaking.