Scientists are exposing the biological information hidden in ancient parchments without leaving a mark.

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Science writers and editors are facing a rapidly shifting professional landscape, shaped by political pressures, evolving industry norms, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. In this one-hour webinar, panelists representing freelance writing, academia, and journalism will discuss how science communicators can approach their work ethically in a time of change.

Scientists are exposing the biological information hidden in ancient parchments without leaving a mark

Jenny Graves has spent her life mapping genes and comparing genomes. Now she’s created a musical opus about evolution of life on this planet — bringing the same drive and experimentalism she brought…

Scientists are exposing the biological information hidden in ancient parchments without leaving a mark.

Short sleepers cruise by on four to six hours a night and don’t seem to suffer ill effects. Turns out they’re genetically built to require less sleep than the rest of us.

As vaccination rates decline, the economic consequences will increase, research suggests.

Deep emotional distress after birth kills many mothers. A new kind of drug offers better, faster treatment

Jenny Graves has spent her life mapping genes and comparing genomes. Now she’s created a musical opus about evolution of life on this planet — bringing the same drive and experimentalism she brought t...

Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.

In collaboration with U.S.-based press freedom organizations specializing in digital safety, physical safety, and legal rights, the Committee to Protect Journalists has compiled a list of resources to...

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY has selected 10 working journalists from across North America to participate in its first “How to

The Associated Press and The Washington Post were also finalists in the category.

Critics say the report, which declines to disclose its authors, contradicts decades of scientific research

The National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing are excited to announce that ScienceWriters2025 will take place in Chicago, November 7–9, at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare.

A stated policy goal of the Trump administration is to significantly change U.S. travel and immigration policies. Foreign nationals whose countries do not meet U.S. vetting standards may be barred entry. Journalists will not be exempt and should anticipate potential restrictions or questioning when traveling to or from the United States. Under a draft Trump...

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NC could change the rules after the election is over, and throw out enough ballots to change the outcome. There are several ways that’s unprecedented.

Days before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that 10,000 HHS staffers would lose their jobs, a message appeared on NIH research repository sites saying they were "under review."

The majority wrote that, even though they have the authority to completely throw out the contested ballots, they decided to instead mandate a cure period for most of the challenged voters.

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Making ends meet on an intern’s salary can be hard. Stipends don’t always cover the full costs of temporarily relocating to a new city or making ends meet while working remotely. Sometimes, prioritizing steps to advance your career can mean putting off other income opportunities that would otherwise serve more immediate financial needs.

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48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science

Nature talks to prospective students left in limbo as some institutes withdraw offers and put applications on hold.

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Highlighting the real people whose lives have been ruined, the good American jobs that are being destroyed, and the important public goods being lost.