“When the artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI released the generative AI platform ChatGPT nearly 3 years ago, people began to speculate what the arrival of the large language model (LLM)
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“In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly and scientific credibility is under constant scrutiny, the choices science journalists make about which studies to cover matter more than ever. Journal reputation,
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“Predatory journals—or journals that prioritize profits over editorial and publication best practices—are becoming more common, raising concerns about the integrity of the scholarly record. Such journals also pose a threat
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“The confusion around COVID vaccine recommendations and access in the fall of 2025 is reminiscent of the first months of 2021 when the vaccines first became available. Back then, most
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“Since the beginning of 2025, many journalists have found themselves in one of the toughest phases of their careers. The second Trump administration has systematically dismantled the practice of science
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“In our first post, we provided a very broad overview of the ongoing bird flu situation. This post will focus specifically on stories reporters can do on ecological health issues,
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“As health journalists, we don’t often get a chance to write about completely different areas of science, like physics or space. But sometimes an intersection appears, like an ongoing NASA
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“We summarize studies on where PFAS are found, health impacts, the efficacy of consumer water filters, new methods of destroying PFAS, and racial disparities in PFAS exposure. Journalists would do
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“Climate change coverage has been dominated by negative content that highlights the scale of the crisis, the stubbornness of fossil fuel use or the failure of international negotiations. … People
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“Journalists play a big role in which risks get amplified versus downplayed, for better or worse. We are best poised to help the public determine what they should and shouldn’t
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“Indigenous science — which can be briefly defined as knowledge gathered systematically by Indigenous peoples and shared across generations — is deeply interwoven with ecology, astronomy, and medicine, among other
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“The meticulous research, visual storytelling, and commitment to accuracy that underpin paleoart offer valuable lessons for science writing. By embracing similar techniques, science writers can craft clear, concise, and engaging
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“During the pandemic, journalists who had never covered public health issues in-depth suddenly found themselves immersed in the complexities of vaccines: Overnight, it seemed, they learned about spike proteins, messenger
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“AI is being integrated into newsrooms and into the lives of journalists. Of course, AI is also entering freelancing, including scientific writing. Here are some tools that can help lighten
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“Dengue, malaria, West Nile, Zika … most people have heard of these diseases. But far fewer people are familiar with chikungunya, a tropical disease likely to increase with the continuing
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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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