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Investigative science reporting is good for us all

Investigative science reporting is good for us all

By Liza Gross on June 11, 2018 | Leave a response

A quarter-century ago, a hard-nosed Chicago Tribune investigative reporter named John Crewdson excoriated science journalists, in a piece headlined “Perky Cheerleaders,” for covering their beat as true believers, anxious for […] ...Keep Reading »

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Learn to Speak Well

Learn to Speak Well

By Robert Frederick on December 19, 2014 | Leave a response

Every writer needs to know how to speak well, whether you’re discussing a story with an editor, participating in a pitch slam, or—if your writing is a hit—being a good […] ...Keep Reading »

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Save the dates

Save the dates

By Stephen Ornes on December 16, 2014 | 2 Responses

‘Tis the season for deadlines! Science writers become science writers through myriad channels, but among the most popular avenues are graduate programs and fellowships. If you’re thinking about applying to graduate school […] ...Keep Reading »

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Spotlight on the UCSC science communication program

Spotlight on the UCSC science communication program

By Stephen Ornes on August 12, 2014 | Leave a response

Editor’s Note: Many paths lead to a career in science writing, but one of the most common is to go back to school. This post marks the launch of a new […] ...Keep Reading »

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Bookshelf: Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer

Bookshelf: Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer

By Stephen Ornes on February 11, 2014 | 2 Responses

As science fiction enthusiasts go, I’m an amateur. Sure, I’ve read classics like The Handmaid’s Tale, Brave New World, and Neuromancer. I’ve watched Battlestar Galactica (from the 2000s). More recently, after […] ...Keep Reading »

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