Understanding how the first patient became infected may shed new light on Andes virus’ transmission patterns and incubation period

A recurring roundup of news about former KSJ Fellows, including a compendium of what the fellows have been writing.

Local groups are planting native trees and mapping invasive species in the county.

The event featured a panel discussion marking 25 years since the signature achievement of the Human Genome Project, which revolutionized biology and captivated McElheny as a reporter.

Representing five different Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the students are interested in everything from AI to astronomy.

Environmental justice reporting can be emotionally heavy and hard to swallow, but “there are some really uplifting stories,” the KSJ Fellow explains.

Environmental justice reporting can be emotionally heavy and hard to swallow, but “there are some really uplifting stories,” the KSJ Fellow explains.

"Helpful and hopeful." —John Green, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Fault in Our StarsA Better World Is Possible is a comprehensive and graph...

An extraordinary investigation into shade, this “compelling . . . conversation-starter draws examples from history, city-planning and social policy” (NPR) to change the way we think about a...

KSJ directors will host a live webinar to answer questions about the academic-year fellowship and the application process. This session is a great way to learn what we look for in candidates and how t...

Beneath layers of waste, landfills around the US have been reaching scorching temperatures, spewing toxic gases and geysers of trash juice.

A region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week. The world needs to ask why this happened, not look away.

The Victor K. McElheny Award honors outstanding local and regional journalism covering issues in science, public health, technology, or the environment.

A recurring roundup of news about former KSJ Fellows, including a compendium of what the fellows have been writing.

As extreme weather wreaks havoc, the risk of dangerous mold looms. An estimated 47% of homes already have mold or dampness, leaving their residents exposed to mold spores and associated allergens that can cause respiratory problems.

As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a quick dive into turkey taxonomy and anatomy.

The veteran broadcast journalist and current Knight Science Journalism Fellow sees social media as more an opportunity than a threat.

Applications for the 2026-2027 fellowship class opened on November 15, 2025 and will close on January 9, 2026. Apply Now→ Nine Months Embedded in a Hub of Innovation Every year, […]