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Why Now? Find a Hook To Make Your Pitch Timely

"When a journalist pitches a story, one of the first questions they may be asked is: Why is this a story now? Finding what makes a story timely and relevant is an essential step in landing a pitch and engaging readers. Some stories may have a clear news peg, such as a new publication or a project milestone. In other cases, finding a timely hook may require a bit more creativity or pre-reporting."
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Why Now? Find a Hook To Make Your Pitch Timely

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"When a journalist pitches a story, one of the first questions they may be asked is: Why is this a story now? Finding what makes a story timely and relevant is an essential step in landing a pitch and engaging readers. Some stories may have a clear news peg, such as a new publication or a project milestone. In other cases, finding a timely hook may require a bit more creativity or pre-reporting."
Author:

Lucila Pinto

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The Open Notebook

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February 24, 2026

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Environmental Investigations and the Law: What Editors Expect Freelancers To Know

"Freelancing in investigative journalism can be risky, especially when legal threats are real. So how much legal knowledge do editors expect when freelancers pitch environmental investigations? How do they assess legal preparedness, what kind of support they can offer, and when publication lawyers step in to protect hard-hitting reporting. Find out what you need to get commissioned, get published, and avoid preventable legal trouble, by watching this webinar's recording."
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Environmental Investigations and the Law: What Editors Expect Freelancers To Know

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"Freelancing in investigative journalism can be risky, especially when legal threats are real. So how much legal knowledge do editors expect when freelancers pitch environmental investigations? How do they assess legal preparedness, what kind of support they can offer, and when publication lawyers step in to protect hard-hitting reporting. Find out what you need to get commissioned, get published, and avoid preventable legal trouble, by watching this webinar's recording."
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Journalismfund Europe

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February 26, 2026

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Vaccine Trends and Misinformation Among Older Adults

"Vaccine uptake for influenza, COVID-19, RSV and shingles among adults over age 60 remains low, according to data from the University of Michigan and the CDC. Older adults with multiple chronic conditions are especially vulnerable to these diseases. Meanwhile, emergency department visits and hospitalizations for some of these viruses are increasing, CDC tracking data points to high respiratory virus activity in Alabama and trending upwards in the Pacific Northwest, California, and parts of the south, including Florida, Louisiana and Arkansas. Misinformation, cost and fear of side effects are just a few of the rationales given for not staying up-to-date on these important preventive measures. In this webinar, experts in epidemiology and infectious disease will review the latest data and immunization trends. We’ll also discuss how these vaccines may provide additional protective benefits beyond preventing severe disease and how journalists can help counter misinformation."
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Vaccine Trends and Misinformation Among Older Adults

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"Vaccine uptake for influenza, COVID-19, RSV and shingles among adults over age 60 remains low, according to data from the University of Michigan and the CDC. Older adults with multiple chronic conditions are especially vulnerable to these diseases. Meanwhile, emergency department visits and hospitalizations for some of these viruses are increasing, CDC tracking data points to high respiratory virus activity in Alabama and trending upwards in the Pacific Northwest, California, and parts of the south, including Florida, Louisiana and Arkansas. Misinformation, cost and fear of side effects are just a few of the rationales given for not staying up-to-date on these important preventive measures. In this webinar, experts in epidemiology and infectious disease will review the latest data and immunization trends. We’ll also discuss how these vaccines may provide additional protective benefits beyond preventing severe disease and how journalists can help counter misinformation."
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Association of Health Care Journalists

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February 26, 2026

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Getting Yourself on the Scene: How To Fund and Plan Field-Reporting Trips

"Field reporting brings science stories to life and transports audiences into the action. But getting on scene requires advance work to secure travel funding and maximize your time while in the field. Though some outlets will fund field-reporting trips, it helps to sell a story with travel funding already in hand through a grant or fellowship program. Developing a solid base of pre-reporting and expertise in your subject area will help you craft competitive applications (and story pitches). You can also tack field-reporting onto personal trips to cut costs."
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Getting Yourself on the Scene: How To Fund and Plan Field-Reporting Trips

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"Field reporting brings science stories to life and transports audiences into the action. But getting on scene requires advance work to secure travel funding and maximize your time while in the field. Though some outlets will fund field-reporting trips, it helps to sell a story with travel funding already in hand through a grant or fellowship program. Developing a solid base of pre-reporting and expertise in your subject area will help you craft competitive applications (and story pitches). You can also tack field-reporting onto personal trips to cut costs."
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Skyler Ware

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The Open Notebook

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March 3, 2026

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How To Wow a Popular-Science Writer With Your Research Expertise

"To learn about some of the challenges, insights and dynamics that arise during science-writing interviews, Nature’s Careers team spoke to five authors of popular-science books. They share their thoughts on speaking to researchers, explain how scientists differ from other experts and offer advice on how to be a valuable interviewee."
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How To Wow a Popular-Science Writer With Your Research Expertise

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"To learn about some of the challenges, insights and dynamics that arise during science-writing interviews, Nature’s Careers team spoke to five authors of popular-science books. They share their thoughts on speaking to researchers, explain how scientists differ from other experts and offer advice on how to be a valuable interviewee."
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Oscar Allan

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Nature

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February 16, 2026

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NASW Virtual Business Chat: Peek Inside Niche Publications — How To Create and Sustain Them

National Association of Science Writers (NASW)

For NASW members only. "Ever wanted to start your own publication? Despite numerous media outlet closures in recent years, several niche publications have emerged. This month’s NASW Freelance Committee bizchat will feature a panel of creators from niche publications, including Sequencer magazine, The Transmitter, Wildlife Investigators Reporters & Editors, and the Journal of Medical Internet Research. Panelists will share how they started their news outlet, the challenges they faced, and how they are growing their readership. They will also share any opportunities for freelancers."
  • When: March 5, 2026 @ 1 p.m. ET
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NASW Virtual Business Chat: Peek Inside Niche Publications — How To Create and Sustain Them

Summary:
For NASW members only. "Ever wanted to start your own publication? Despite numerous media outlet closures in recent years, several niche publications have emerged. This month’s NASW Freelance Committee bizchat will feature a panel of creators from niche publications, including Sequencer magazine, The Transmitter, Wildlife Investigators Reporters & Editors, and the Journal of Medical Internet Research. Panelists will share how they started their news outlet, the challenges they faced, and how they are growing their readership. They will also share any opportunities for freelancers."
  • When: March 5, 2026 @ 1 p.m. ET
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW)

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Civic Science Media: Reimagining How We Communicate Science

"J.D. Allen has reported for public radio stations across the Northeast, investigating the climate crisis, health care, and small businesses, and real estate and land use for community newspapers on Long Island. Allen is a journalism and science communication lecturer at Stony Brook University and co-host of “Higher Ground,” a climate podcast from WSHU Public Radio, with Sabrina Garone. As an accredited trainer with the Solutions Journalism Network, he helps newsrooms and classrooms cover responses to social problems. Allen was a 2022 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. We asked J.D. about the civic science media framework he uses to guide his work, his nuclear energy broadcast initiative, and how incorporating community engagement and solutions-focused journalism improves science storytelling."  
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Civic Science Media: Reimagining How We Communicate Science

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"J.D. Allen has reported for public radio stations across the Northeast, investigating the climate crisis, health care, and small businesses, and real estate and land use for community newspapers on Long Island. Allen is a journalism and science communication lecturer at Stony Brook University and co-host of “Higher Ground,” a climate podcast from WSHU Public Radio, with Sabrina Garone. As an accredited trainer with the Solutions Journalism Network, he helps newsrooms and classrooms cover responses to social problems. Allen was a 2022 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. We asked J.D. about the civic science media framework he uses to guide his work, his nuclear energy broadcast initiative, and how incorporating community engagement and solutions-focused journalism improves science storytelling."  
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Olivia Hamilton

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National Academies

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January 29, 2026

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Communicating Uncertainty to Non-Experts: A Good Problem To Tackle

"Uncertainty in geosciences is an inherent part of scientific processes and assessments, propagating throughout the entire workflow (Pérez-Díaz et al., 2020). As scientists, we are used to seeing error bars, confidence intervals, or statistical indicators that tell us how robust our models or measurements are (Padilla et al., 2021). The challenge arises when we need to communicate these scientific results outside our circle of peers. We may hesitate, worrying that non-experts will misunderstand or misinterpret our uncertainty statements, and therefore prefer to omit them from reports or presentations. This hesitation becomes even stronger when our audience includes stakeholders who must make important decisions, such as those made during a crisis. In this case, the pressure to 'not get it wrong' increases. Yet withholding uncertainty can have worse consequences: choosing not to communicate uncertainty means accepting the risk that decision makers will have to guess, instead of using our best (though imperfect) judgment." See the key messages from a EGU General Assembly 2025 session on May 1.
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Communicating Uncertainty to Non-Experts: A Good Problem To Tackle

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"Uncertainty in geosciences is an inherent part of scientific processes and assessments, propagating throughout the entire workflow (Pérez-Díaz et al., 2020). As scientists, we are used to seeing error bars, confidence intervals, or statistical indicators that tell us how robust our models or measurements are (Padilla et al., 2021). The challenge arises when we need to communicate these scientific results outside our circle of peers. We may hesitate, worrying that non-experts will misunderstand or misinterpret our uncertainty statements, and therefore prefer to omit them from reports or presentations. This hesitation becomes even stronger when our audience includes stakeholders who must make important decisions, such as those made during a crisis. In this case, the pressure to 'not get it wrong' increases. Yet withholding uncertainty can have worse consequences: choosing not to communicate uncertainty means accepting the risk that decision makers will have to guess, instead of using our best (though imperfect) judgment." See the key messages from a EGU General Assembly 2025 session on May 1.
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Iris Schneider Pérez and Solmaz Mohadjer

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EGU GeoLog

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January 12, 2026

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Seeing Science Through the Noise: A Conversation With Mr. Bruce Goldman

Science writer Bruce Goldman has, over decades, "covered subjects ranging from immunology and transplantation to neuroscience, neurosurgery, bioengineering, and structural biology, helping bring the latest research into clear and engaging stories for the public." In this article, he shares his thoughts on "clarity, skepticism, and what science writers owe their readers."  
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Seeing Science Through the Noise: A Conversation With Mr. Bruce Goldman

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Science writer Bruce Goldman has, over decades, "covered subjects ranging from immunology and transplantation to neuroscience, neurosurgery, bioengineering, and structural biology, helping bring the latest research into clear and engaging stories for the public." In this article, he shares his thoughts on "clarity, skepticism, and what science writers owe their readers."  
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NeuroKnow

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January 7, 2026

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How To Write (Persuasively) About the Climate Crisis

"In a course on science writing, environmental journalist Bill McKibben suggested that people are more open to hearing about clean energy than they are about climate." From an interview by science journalist Claudia Dreifus, who teaches a course at Columbia University, "Writing About Global Science for the International Media." This article was published in the Winter 2025-26 edition of Columbia University's Columbia Magazine.
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How To Write (Persuasively) About the Climate Crisis

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"In a course on science writing, environmental journalist Bill McKibben suggested that people are more open to hearing about clean energy than they are about climate." From an interview by science journalist Claudia Dreifus, who teaches a course at Columbia University, "Writing About Global Science for the International Media." This article was published in the Winter 2025-26 edition of Columbia University's Columbia Magazine.
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Paul Hond

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Columbia Magazine

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Video

Webinar On-Demand: Communicating the Global Impact of U.S. Policies

Pulitzer Center

"In this CUGH virtual Global Health Week session, Pulitzer Center grantees Molly Knight Raskin, Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman, Joanne Cavanaugh Simpson, and Brian W. Simpson discuss their reporting on the global health impacts of cuts to U.S. foreign aid. Using their recent experiences covering cuts across different African communities, they explore how funding reductions are re-shaping healthcare systems and access to care. The journalists also reflect on how the issue is being covered in the media and share strategies for effectively communicating health and science in an era of mis- and disinformation. View the webinar recording to learn more about their perspectives on telling global health stories at this moment in history."
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Webinar On-Demand: Communicating the Global Impact of U.S. Policies

Summary:
"In this CUGH virtual Global Health Week session, Pulitzer Center grantees Molly Knight Raskin, Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman, Joanne Cavanaugh Simpson, and Brian W. Simpson discuss their reporting on the global health impacts of cuts to U.S. foreign aid. Using their recent experiences covering cuts across different African communities, they explore how funding reductions are re-shaping healthcare systems and access to care. The journalists also reflect on how the issue is being covered in the media and share strategies for effectively communicating health and science in an era of mis- and disinformation. View the webinar recording to learn more about their perspectives on telling global health stories at this moment in history."
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Pulitzer Center

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December 3, 2025

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The First 30 Seconds of Science Communication: How Strong Openings Invite Curiosity

Association of Science Communicators

"Every scientific explanation begins with a brief moment where the audience instinctively decides whether they feel oriented and interested. This early window is small, but it has an enormous influence on how the listener receives everything that follows. The beginning is where connection, clarity, and trust are established. It is the moment that prepares the audience to engage with the science that is about to unfold."
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The First 30 Seconds of Science Communication: How Strong Openings Invite Curiosity

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"Every scientific explanation begins with a brief moment where the audience instinctively decides whether they feel oriented and interested. This early window is small, but it has an enormous influence on how the listener receives everything that follows. The beginning is where connection, clarity, and trust are established. It is the moment that prepares the audience to engage with the science that is about to unfold."
Organization:

Association of Science Communicators

Author:

Manali Shah

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A Science Blog

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December 24, 2025

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Podcast

Science Journalism and Communication w/Jonathan Wosen

"In this episode, Imani and guest Dr. Jonathan Wosen explore his journey from being a curious child interested in science to navigating the challenges of graduate school and ultimately transitioning into science journalism. The conversation highlights the importance of communication in science, the skills developed during graduate school, and the resilience required to succeed in both academia and journalism. Jonathan also shares insights on storytelling in science writing and offers advice for aspiring science communicators."
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Science Journalism and Communication w/Jonathan Wosen

Summary:
"In this episode, Imani and guest Dr. Jonathan Wosen explore his journey from being a curious child interested in science to navigating the challenges of graduate school and ultimately transitioning into science journalism. The conversation highlights the importance of communication in science, the skills developed during graduate school, and the resilience required to succeed in both academia and journalism. Jonathan also shares insights on storytelling in science writing and offers advice for aspiring science communicators."
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NALA(STEM) Podcast

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December 15, 2025

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Dietary Supplements: Key Facts, Research Studies and Advice for Journalists

"With the continued popularity of dietary supplements, we’ve curated credible sources of information, fact-checked data and peer-reviewed research, and interviewed a leading researcher who studies supplements, to help you report accurately on what’s known and unknown about the products."
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Dietary Supplements: Key Facts, Research Studies and Advice for Journalists

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"With the continued popularity of dietary supplements, we’ve curated credible sources of information, fact-checked data and peer-reviewed research, and interviewed a leading researcher who studies supplements, to help you report accurately on what’s known and unknown about the products."
Author:

Naseem S. Miller

Published By:

The Journalist’s Resource

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December 22, 2025

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Resource Database / Guide

SEEDS: Stories of Ethics, Engagement and Dialogue in Science

"ComSciCon is embarking on a project funded by the Kavli Foundation and the Rita Allen Foundation to create a resource for early-career scientists who want to make sure their work has impact beyond the ivory tower. The SEEDS project is collecting stories about researchers who engage with the ethical and societal implications of their research — something that few academic institutions explicitly support. In creating a repository of those researchers’ stories, the SEEDS team will share valuable insights into how scientists can start to do boundary-spanning work, so as to inspire more scientists to make the leap. Starting in January 2026, the SEEDS project will host a series of webinars so the public can hear from scientists who are doing publicly engaged work. The project will culminate in a publication full of the stories of scientists who engage with ethics and their advice to help others do the same."
Resource Database / Guide

SEEDS: Stories of Ethics, Engagement and Dialogue in Science

Summary:
"ComSciCon is embarking on a project funded by the Kavli Foundation and the Rita Allen Foundation to create a resource for early-career scientists who want to make sure their work has impact beyond the ivory tower. The SEEDS project is collecting stories about researchers who engage with the ethical and societal implications of their research — something that few academic institutions explicitly support. In creating a repository of those researchers’ stories, the SEEDS team will share valuable insights into how scientists can start to do boundary-spanning work, so as to inspire more scientists to make the leap. Starting in January 2026, the SEEDS project will host a series of webinars so the public can hear from scientists who are doing publicly engaged work. The project will culminate in a publication full of the stories of scientists who engage with ethics and their advice to help others do the same."
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‘Don’t Look Up’ Director Calls for Urgency in Climate Change Coverage

"In Don’t Look Up, the 2021 satirical film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, a huge asteroid barrelling towards Earth while most people ignore its impending destruction is a thinly disguised metaphor for climate change. In a recent conversation with Greg Cochrane and the members of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network, Adam McKay, the American filmmaker behind the movie, issued an even starker warning for the news media." Read five takeaways from the conversation and/or watch the recording.
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‘Don’t Look Up’ Director Calls for Urgency in Climate Change Coverage

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"In Don’t Look Up, the 2021 satirical film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, a huge asteroid barrelling towards Earth while most people ignore its impending destruction is a thinly disguised metaphor for climate change. In a recent conversation with Greg Cochrane and the members of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network, Adam McKay, the American filmmaker behind the movie, issued an even starker warning for the news media." Read five takeaways from the conversation and/or watch the recording.
Author:

Marina Adami

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Reuters Institute

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December 12, 2025

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Resisting False Binaries When Reporting on the Complexities of Addiction

"Media coverage of the challenge of engaging people in care for addictions tends to present two options: voluntary vs. involuntary treatment. This framing may reflect the polarization of the current political climate, or debates over how communities should help people with complex needs, particularly individuals navigating substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. But focusing on this either/or scenario falls into the trap known as a 'false binary' or 'false dichotomy:' when two mutually exclusive choices are presented as the only options, ignoring other things that exist between two extremes. It’s also frustrating for readers who are tired of polarized debates that don’t offer realistic solutions."
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Resisting False Binaries When Reporting on the Complexities of Addiction

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"Media coverage of the challenge of engaging people in care for addictions tends to present two options: voluntary vs. involuntary treatment. This framing may reflect the polarization of the current political climate, or debates over how communities should help people with complex needs, particularly individuals navigating substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. But focusing on this either/or scenario falls into the trap known as a 'false binary' or 'false dichotomy:' when two mutually exclusive choices are presented as the only options, ignoring other things that exist between two extremes. It’s also frustrating for readers who are tired of polarized debates that don’t offer realistic solutions."
Author:

Susan Stellin

Published By:

Reynolds Journalism Institute

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December 15, 2025

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Bringing Scientific Evidence Into Any Beat: Crime and Public Safety

"In this series, SciLine and The Open Notebook have teamed up to distill key science reporting skills for journalists covering scientific topics. Just as police reports and witness accounts provide crucial information and context in stories about crime and public safety, scientific evidence similarly strengthens reporting by substantiating claims, identifying trends, and putting events in broader context."
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Bringing Scientific Evidence Into Any Beat: Crime and Public Safety

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"In this series, SciLine and The Open Notebook have teamed up to distill key science reporting skills for journalists covering scientific topics. Just as police reports and witness accounts provide crucial information and context in stories about crime and public safety, scientific evidence similarly strengthens reporting by substantiating claims, identifying trends, and putting events in broader context."
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SciLine and The Open Notebook

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December 10, 2025

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Video

How To Cover Climate Change in South Asia

"What are the impacts of climate change on the South Asian region and how can reporters better cover the nuances of human rights, ecological and economic impacts? What gaps in coverage remain and what are the biggest stories on which to report? Join this special webinar hosted by Mongabay’s Global bureau, in collaboration with Mongabay India, to learn more about reporting on climate change in South Asia straight from the experts that cover Sri Lanka, Nepal and India." More about the event.
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How To Cover Climate Change in South Asia

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"What are the impacts of climate change on the South Asian region and how can reporters better cover the nuances of human rights, ecological and economic impacts? What gaps in coverage remain and what are the biggest stories on which to report? Join this special webinar hosted by Mongabay’s Global bureau, in collaboration with Mongabay India, to learn more about reporting on climate change in South Asia straight from the experts that cover Sri Lanka, Nepal and India." More about the event.
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Mongabay

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November 26, 2025

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Article

Reporting on Alcohol and Drinking Risks

"Years of contradictory headlines about whether moderate drinking is harmful or beneficial for different health outcomes has left many people frustrated and skeptical. ... So how can journalists help people make informed decisions about their drinking levels? Here are some suggestions."
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Reporting on Alcohol and Drinking Risks

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"Years of contradictory headlines about whether moderate drinking is harmful or beneficial for different health outcomes has left many people frustrated and skeptical. ... So how can journalists help people make informed decisions about their drinking levels? Here are some suggestions."
Author:

Susan Stellin

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Reynolds Journalism Institute

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November 19, 2025

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Video

Urgency, Uncertainty and Alarmism: Ethical Climate Coverage

NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute

"Covering climate, from fires in Maui and Los Angeles to Texas floods to extreme heat across the country, is a diverse, sprawling, and ethically challenging beat. It often requires a full newsroom effort, pulling in reporters to address disasters and policy in a range of ways: tracking fast-moving developments in real-time, communicating scale and impact, and offering the documentation and resources that might aid communities in preparing for future destruction. "The Ethics and Journalism Initiative, in partnership with NYU’s Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting Program, is hosting a panel to explore the most urgent ethical questions in climate reporting today."
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Urgency, Uncertainty and Alarmism: Ethical Climate Coverage

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"Covering climate, from fires in Maui and Los Angeles to Texas floods to extreme heat across the country, is a diverse, sprawling, and ethically challenging beat. It often requires a full newsroom effort, pulling in reporters to address disasters and policy in a range of ways: tracking fast-moving developments in real-time, communicating scale and impact, and offering the documentation and resources that might aid communities in preparing for future destruction. "The Ethics and Journalism Initiative, in partnership with NYU’s Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting Program, is hosting a panel to explore the most urgent ethical questions in climate reporting today."
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NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute

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October 23, 2025

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From Psychedelics to Wildlife Crime: Reporting at the Frontiers of Science and Society

"The University of Florida’s Science Journalist in Residence Program (SJR) brings leading science writers to the UF campus in Gainesville, Florida, to interact with faculty and students. This semester's SJR is Rachel Nuwer, an award-winning freelance science journalist and author based in New York."
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From Psychedelics to Wildlife Crime: Reporting at the Frontiers of Science and Society

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"The University of Florida’s Science Journalist in Residence Program (SJR) brings leading science writers to the UF campus in Gainesville, Florida, to interact with faculty and students. This semester's SJR is Rachel Nuwer, an award-winning freelance science journalist and author based in New York."
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November 7, 2025

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How Science Journalists Worldwide Are Fighting White House Health Misinformation

"Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump warned pregnant women to stop taking Tylenol – a brand name for paracetamol – or risk giving their children autism. ... Vaccines have been a common target, with Trump falsely correlating vaccines with autism and RFK Jr challenging the safety of both the COVID-19 vaccine and the DTP vaccine. With so many attacks on health and science, what are specialised reporters and editors doing to counter this barrage of disinformation from the most powerful man on Earth? Do these messages have an impact around the world? And what are the challenges posed to the journalists covering these beats? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with five editors of science and health publications in the United States, South Africa, Kenya and Peru."
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How Science Journalists Worldwide Are Fighting White House Health Misinformation

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"Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump warned pregnant women to stop taking Tylenol – a brand name for paracetamol – or risk giving their children autism. ... Vaccines have been a common target, with Trump falsely correlating vaccines with autism and RFK Jr challenging the safety of both the COVID-19 vaccine and the DTP vaccine. With so many attacks on health and science, what are specialised reporters and editors doing to counter this barrage of disinformation from the most powerful man on Earth? Do these messages have an impact around the world? And what are the challenges posed to the journalists covering these beats? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with five editors of science and health publications in the United States, South Africa, Kenya and Peru."
Author:

Gretel Kahn

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Reuters Institute

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November 4, 2025

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Writing Science Explainers for Local Audiences

"Every local decision—from where to swim after heavy rainfall to whether masks should be required in schools—hinges on scientific questions most people struggle to answer. Science explainers give community members the clarity they need to make informed choices about issues that directly affect their lives. ... You don’t need a science background to create effective explainers. The process itself strengthens your science-writing by breaking down intimidating topics into digestible pieces."  
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Writing Science Explainers for Local Audiences

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"Every local decision—from where to swim after heavy rainfall to whether masks should be required in schools—hinges on scientific questions most people struggle to answer. Science explainers give community members the clarity they need to make informed choices about issues that directly affect their lives. ... You don’t need a science background to create effective explainers. The process itself strengthens your science-writing by breaking down intimidating topics into digestible pieces."  
Author:

Roxanne Scott

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The Open Notebook

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February 13, 2024

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Trading the Pipette for the Pen: Transitioning From Science to Science Writing

"Making the transition to science writing can seem intimidating; it certainly requires determination and effort. But taking a few critical steps, like networking and honing your writing skills, can help make a scientist’s next experiment on the page a successful one."
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Trading the Pipette for the Pen: Transitioning From Science to Science Writing

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"Making the transition to science writing can seem intimidating; it certainly requires determination and effort. But taking a few critical steps, like networking and honing your writing skills, can help make a scientist’s next experiment on the page a successful one."
Author:

Julia Rosen

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The Open Notebook

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June 16, 2015

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