Tip Sheet: Tips and Tools for Investigative Science Reporting
On January 29, 2026, top investigative reporters Charles Piller of Science and Liza Gross of Inside Climate News discussed the ins and outs of investigative science reporting.
Piller is the recipient of CASW’s 2025 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting. His high-impact reporting has led the National Institutes of Health to suspend a clinical trial and raised questions about the role of amyloid proteins in Alzheimer’s disease, as he detailed in his 2025 book, "Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s."
Gross’ reporting focuses on toxics, environmental health and justice, and the misuse of science for private gain. She has won several awards and is the author of "The Science Writers’ Investigative Reporting Handbook: A Beginner’s Guide to Investigations."
Check out the tip sheet for advice and resources, as well as a recording of the Chat.