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Weaving Indigenous Science Into Reported Stories

"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 fields often deemed 'Western' science. Yet journalists, alongside mainstream scientists, have not historically recognized the value and importance of Indigenous expertise. Including Indigenous sources who are experts in both Western and Indigenous science (sometimes called “two-eyed seeing”) can help synthesize those perspectives in your piece."
Article

Weaving Indigenous Science Into Reported Stories

Summary:
"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 fields often deemed 'Western' science. Yet journalists, alongside mainstream scientists, have not historically recognized the value and importance of Indigenous expertise. Including Indigenous sources who are experts in both Western and Indigenous science (sometimes called “two-eyed seeing”) can help synthesize those perspectives in your piece."
Author:

Emma Gometz

Published By:

The Open Notebook

Date:

October 29, 2024

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Article

From Sketch to Manuscript: A Paleoartist’s Approach to Science Writing

"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 narratives that not only inform but also inspire a sense of wonder in their readers. In a world saturated with scientific information, the ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that ignites curiosity and fosters understanding is paramount. The bridge between art and science, exemplified by the work of paleoartists, offers a powerful path forward for effective science communication, ensuring that the stories of our planet’s prehistoric past continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come."
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From Sketch to Manuscript: A Paleoartist’s Approach to Science Writing

Summary:
"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 narratives that not only inform but also inspire a sense of wonder in their readers. In a world saturated with scientific information, the ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that ignites curiosity and fosters understanding is paramount. The bridge between art and science, exemplified by the work of paleoartists, offers a powerful path forward for effective science communication, ensuring that the stories of our planet’s prehistoric past continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come."
Published By:

Raul Martin School for the Study of Dinosaurs

Date:

March 15, 2024

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SCIP Climate/Environmental Source Book

"The team behind the SciComm Identities Project (SCIP) has created a source book for journalists covering climate and environmental topics to provide a more representative range of experts who are also trained science communicators. The guide features two dozen SCIP fellows: scholars and professors whose work is related to climate change across a wide range of disciplines. In the source book, fellows are listed according to cross-cutting topics to easily identify their primary areas of expertise. Each fellow’s section includes their title and institution, a short bio that lists their research and areas of expertise, and their contact information. Where applicable, it also links to their social media and personal websites. You can also search the document by clicking on more than 50 topic areas, which range from agriculture to wildfires, and identify experts by their geographical area."
Source database

SCIP Climate/Environmental Source Book

Summary:
"The team behind the SciComm Identities Project (SCIP) has created a source book for journalists covering climate and environmental topics to provide a more representative range of experts who are also trained science communicators. The guide features two dozen SCIP fellows: scholars and professors whose work is related to climate change across a wide range of disciplines. In the source book, fellows are listed according to cross-cutting topics to easily identify their primary areas of expertise. Each fellow’s section includes their title and institution, a short bio that lists their research and areas of expertise, and their contact information. Where applicable, it also links to their social media and personal websites. You can also search the document by clicking on more than 50 topic areas, which range from agriculture to wildfires, and identify experts by their geographical area."
Date:

September 18, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Grants

"The Fund for Investigative Journalism provides grants and other support for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets are eligible for grants, and their investigations can be for print, online or broadcast stories, books, documentaries or podcasts."  
Fellowships & Grants

Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Grants

Summary:
"The Fund for Investigative Journalism provides grants and other support for reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. Freelance journalists, staff reporters and media outlets are eligible for grants, and their investigations can be for print, online or broadcast stories, books, documentaries or podcasts."  
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Reporting on federal changes to science

HHS Grants Terminated

This 53-page PDF by TAGGS (Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System) lists Department of Health & Human Services grants terminated, as of September 11, 2025.  
Reporting on federal changes to science

HHS Grants Terminated

Summary:
This 53-page PDF by TAGGS (Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System) lists Department of Health & Human Services grants terminated, as of September 11, 2025.  
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September 11, 2025

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Reporting on federal changes to science

The Research We Lost

"Join your colleagues in recording and resisting the defunding of science. ... Our data archive is for use by journalists, academics, and the general public."
Reporting on federal changes to science

The Research We Lost

Summary:
"Join your colleagues in recording and resisting the defunding of science. ... Our data archive is for use by journalists, academics, and the general public."
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How To Cover Vaccines Responsibly in 2025

"Newsrooms in 2025 face a significant challenge covering the effort to upend decades of rigorous vaccine science and the policies it has guided. Misinformation and disinformation about the development, effectiveness, and safety of vaccines are coming from the highest levels of government, and individual states are issuing their own vaccination guidance and changing their vaccine mandates. This toolkit provides tips and resources for journalists covering vaccines in their communities, describing basic vaccine science, providing graphics to use in your stories (coming soon), explaining causes of vaccine hesitancy, and more."
Resource Database / Guide

How To Cover Vaccines Responsibly in 2025

Summary:
"Newsrooms in 2025 face a significant challenge covering the effort to upend decades of rigorous vaccine science and the policies it has guided. Misinformation and disinformation about the development, effectiveness, and safety of vaccines are coming from the highest levels of government, and individual states are issuing their own vaccination guidance and changing their vaccine mandates. This toolkit provides tips and resources for journalists covering vaccines in their communities, describing basic vaccine science, providing graphics to use in your stories (coming soon), explaining causes of vaccine hesitancy, and more."
Published By:

SciLine

Date:

September 16, 2025

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Video

Solutions Journalism Applied to Climate Coverage

"What are climate solutions, and how can journalism highlight them? Principles, approaches, and examples of reporting that offer constructive responses to the climate crisis."
Video

Solutions Journalism Applied to Climate Coverage

Summary:
"What are climate solutions, and how can journalism highlight them? Principles, approaches, and examples of reporting that offer constructive responses to the climate crisis."
Published By:

Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas

Date:

August 20, 2025

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Article

Covering Vaccines: Understand the Science, Be Thoughtful About Framing

"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 RNA, the various phases of clinical trials, and emergency use authorization. Now, pressed to cover measles outbreaks and claims by powerful vaccine skeptics like Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., journalists are once again grappling with esoteric scientific concepts and public health context. To report on the topic accurately, responsibly, and confidently, see the following advice from a vaccinologist, a pediatrician, a health policy communication expert and a veteran health reporter."
Article

Covering Vaccines: Understand the Science, Be Thoughtful About Framing

Summary:
"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 RNA, the various phases of clinical trials, and emergency use authorization. Now, pressed to cover measles outbreaks and claims by powerful vaccine skeptics like Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., journalists are once again grappling with esoteric scientific concepts and public health context. To report on the topic accurately, responsibly, and confidently, see the following advice from a vaccinologist, a pediatrician, a health policy communication expert and a veteran health reporter."
Author:

Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Published By:

SciLine

Date:

September 2, 2025

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Academic program

Dissecting Data To Reveal Compelling Human Narratives

Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs

"In a world saturated with information, a newly designed course instructs science writing students how to distill truth in data, interpret its meaning, and tell compelling stories that drive meaningful understanding. Storytelling with Data, which launches as an elective course in the MA in Science Writing program in Fall 2025, has students exploring the art of sourcing, analyzing, and verifying data and incorporating this information with their narrative skills to deliver factual, data-driven stories about science, medicine, and technology."
Academic program

Dissecting Data To Reveal Compelling Human Narratives

Summary:
"In a world saturated with information, a newly designed course instructs science writing students how to distill truth in data, interpret its meaning, and tell compelling stories that drive meaningful understanding. Storytelling with Data, which launches as an elective course in the MA in Science Writing program in Fall 2025, has students exploring the art of sourcing, analyzing, and verifying data and incorporating this information with their narrative skills to deliver factual, data-driven stories about science, medicine, and technology."
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Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs

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Article

Handy AI Tools for Science Writers

"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 the load and increase your efficiency, while retaining the human element of our craft."
Article

Handy AI Tools for Science Writers

Summary:
"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 the load and increase your efficiency, while retaining the human element of our craft."
Author:

Zoe Chernova

Published By:

Association of British Science Writers

Date:

March 11, 2025

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Organization

Bangladesh Science Journalists Association (BSJA)

"BSJA is an organization of science journalists based in Bangladesh, covering scientific issues." Advocating for ethical and accurate science reporting throughout Bangladesh, the organization facilitates community building, training and international collaboration in science journalism.
Organization

Bangladesh Science Journalists Association (BSJA)

Summary:
"BSJA is an organization of science journalists based in Bangladesh, covering scientific issues." Advocating for ethical and accurate science reporting throughout Bangladesh, the organization facilitates community building, training and international collaboration in science journalism.
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