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“Stagnant freelance rates have pushed some established journalists toward better-paying communication roles. Meanwhile, a new generation of creators often blends both disciplines from the outset in a media landscape with
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“War is a science story. War creates untold humanitarian and environmental crises, disrupts research, and destroys scientific infrastructure—yet these critical science stories often remain undertold. To find and tell science stories
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This article delves into “the general properties of science storytelling, its limitations and downsides, and then a little about specific tactics for creating different types of science content – from
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“An interview with top Democratic pollster David Shor is relevant for science journalists looking to reach a more bipartisan audience.”
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“In my ten years at the bench prior to joining The Kavli Foundation’s Science and Society team, I frequently found myself drawn toward opportunities to share my science, as I
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“Though foundational knowledge and technical skills are frequently and rightfully emphasized in biology curricula, transferrable skills, including writing, are under-prioritized to the detriment of biology graduates and to the scientific
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“An updated edition of the essential guide for all scientists—from undergraduates to senior scholars—who want to produce prose that anyone can understand.”
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The #SciCommPLOS blog aims “to build bridges between scientists and the general public, by explaining why science is cool and important and meaningful and necessary. We hope to convey our
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“Creating a guide to help journalists shift from drug war framing to a health-centered approach.”
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“As oligarchs and populist governments ratchet back the gathering and dissemination of climate-related information, journalists can use these techniques to find relevant sources and track impact.”
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“Public documents can provide troves of key information for your reporting — especially useful when sources are unavailable or unwilling to talk.”
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“ScienceBlog.com is a leading platform for science enthusiasts and experts to share their knowledge and insights with a dedicated audience.” The website hosts multiple blogs on topics including: Brain &
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“Data visualizations are some of the most powerful tools in a climate science communicator’s playbook. The most famous have taken on enormous symbolic value — like the ‘Hockey Stick’ graph
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“Artificial Intelligence, and particularly generative AI that produces novel outputs based on user prompts fundamentally impacts science communication. It can assist practitioners in generating content or identifying new ideas and
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“Metaphors are more than linguistic tools in science communication. They are framing devices—cognitive shortcuts that shape what we see, what we ignore, and what we imagine as possible. And nowhere
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“An analysis of 25 years of U.S. policy documents reveals there’s very little overlap in the scientific studies that Democrats and Republicans cite in congressional committees and think tanks, deepening
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“Every Wednesday [beginning Aug. 13, 2025], Matter of Fact brings you localizable story ideas, data, advice, and resources to help you cover current news using scientific evidence and expertise.”
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“Trump’s executive orders are affecting how federally funded journals operate. Some researchers have raised alarms. The federal directives have prompted conflict in academic publishing, as scientific journals and authors self-police.”
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The Association of Health Care Journalists offers a tip sheet of potential story angles to follow regarding cuts to funding for research on mRNA vaccines.
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“For journalists, the most urgent climate disaster is also the trickiest to report on.” This CJR article offers tips on how to report on heat events by visualizing “a chronic,
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“As many U.S. scientists face research funding cuts and tightening press policies from their institutions, stakes can be high for those considering going on the record. SciLine has compiled some
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“For any journalist looking to cover science, communicating the findings of researchers and academics clearly and accurately is essential. Learning to leverage sources such as scientific articles, commonly called papers—the
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“Research papers are at the forefront of the scientific process, and science writers are vital in bridging the gap between researchers and a wider audience. On 26th June, at the
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