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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We’ve got over a dozen articles in our Science Reporting Quick Tips series with @sciline.org! These tipsheets cover subjects like misinformation, interpreting scientific studies, and bringing science into any beat. Explore the collection: www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...
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Science Reporting Quick Tips - The Open Notebook
To help local journalists who wish to incorporate scientific evidence and perspectives into their stories, The Open Notebook and SciLine have teamed up to distill key science reporting skills into a…
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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New today: Browse the latest in our Science Reporting Quick Tips series with @sciline.org. This tipsheet highlights how to bring scientific evidence into education stories. For data resources, story ideas, and best practices, read here: theopennotebook.com/bringing-sci...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 17/09/2026
ICYMI: This week's Matter of Fact newsletter offers reporters resources on flu and COVID vaccines, power plant emissions, midterm election reporting webinars, opioid settlement funds & more. Check it out: mailchi.mp/b5d44a4fec72/flu-covid-v…
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SciLine @sciline.org · 15/09/2026
We're hiring! SciLine is seeking TWO Part-Time Journalist Support Correspondents. Apply by Sept. 30: recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/…
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SciLine @sciline.org · 15/09/2026
TODAY 1 p.m. ET: Reporters—FREE Course: Science essentials for midterm election reporting co-presented with The Journalist's Resource. Join us to learn about how to use science to vet claims, what roles scientist sources can play in your reporting & more: bit.ly/4xUjud7
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SciLine @sciline.org · 14/09/2026
Reporters—FREE Course: Science essentials for midterm election reporting (TUES., 9/15 (1-2 p.m. ET) co-presented with The Journalist's Resource. Join us to learn about how to use science to vet claims, what roles scientist sources can play in your reporting & more: bit.ly/4xUjud7
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SciLine @sciline.org · 27/08/2026
Reporters—covering heat waves? Learn more about community health & infrastructure impacts from our briefing w/ Dr. Kristie Ebi University of Washington Department of Global Health and Dr. Line Roald @uwmadisonece.bsky.social Full video & transcript free to use, clip & quote: bit.ly/3UGA55n
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SciLine @sciline.org · 25/08/2026
Reporters—following the ongoing legal battles on mail-in ballots? Our resource guide, published earlier this year, can help you to contextualize and localize the issue for your communities. bit.ly/45MYJ6Q
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SciLine @sciline.org · 25/08/2026
Reporters—covering midterm election issues in your community? Our new guides can help you step back from political back-and-forth & show voters what evidence-based research can tell us about the biggest issues at stake in the midterm elections. Learn more: bit.ly/4pAwXDH
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Evidence-based election coverage: A toolkit for journalists - SciLine
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SciLine @sciline.org · 25/08/2026
TODAY 3 p.m. ET: Reporters—Join our media briefing on suicide risk, prevention, and disparities on college campuses, and learn how to use precise terminology, interpret research and risk data, and provide accurate context when covering these stories. Register now: bit.ly/46iS4RT
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SciLine @sciline.org · 24/08/2026
Reporters—Join our Aug. 25 media briefing on suicide risk, prevention, and disparities on college campuses, and learn how to use precise terminology, interpret research and risk data, and provide accurate context when covering these stories. bit.ly/46iS4RT
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SciLine @sciline.org · 20/08/2026
Reporters—Join our Aug. 25 media briefing on suicide risk, prevention, and disparities on college campuses, and learn how to use precise terminology, interpret research and risk data, and provide accurate context when covering these stories. bit.ly/46iS4RT
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SciLine @sciline.org · 20/08/2026
TV reporters—covering water shortages in your community? Grab a ready-to-use TV bundle with Dr. David Sedlak (UC Berkeley) discussing wastewater reuse & share evidence-based research with your viewers. Request raw & soundbite video, VOSOT & time log here: bit.ly/3U6FPW4
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Dr. David Sedlak: Wastewater reuse in U.S. communities - SciLine
Discover how climate change drives wastewater recycling. Dr. David Sedlak shares insights on technology, safety, and successful U.S. community projects.
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SciLine @sciline.org · 20/08/2026
Reporters—covering midterm election issues in your community? Our new guides can help you step back from political back-and-forth & show voters what evidence-based research can tell us about the biggest issues at stake in the midterm elections. Learn more: bit.ly/4pAwXDH
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Evidence-based election coverage: A toolkit for journalists - SciLine
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SciLine @sciline.org · 20/08/2026
Applications due by August 22: We're hiring! SciLine is seeking an On-Call Scientific Outreach Support Specialist for a part-time opportunity to contribute to the organization’s mission of connecting journalists to scientific expertise on deadline. recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 20/08/2026
TODAY 2 p.m. ET: Don't miss out on our free crash course for local reporters! Whether you're new to the science beat or want to include more evidence-based research in your news stories, this class is for you: bit.ly/4x6rqHZ
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Science essentials for local reporters - SciLine
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SciLine @sciline.org · 19/08/2026
Reporters—when a vaccine conspiracy emerges in your community, how do you cover it? Our guide on this topic is freely available to help you plan your coverage with evidence-based research about both debunking and "prebunking" misinformation. bit.ly/4yFaoBO
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How to cover a vaccine conspiracy in your community - SciLine
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SciLine @sciline.org · 19/08/2026
Don't miss out on our 8/20 free crash course! Whether you're new to the science beat or want to include more evidence-based research in your news stories, this class is for you: bit.ly/4x6rqHZ
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Science essentials for local reporters - SciLine
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SciLine @sciline.org · 18/08/2026
Applications due by August 22: We're accepting applications for a bilingual (English, Spanish) Visiting Scientific Outreach Specialist—to contribute to the organization’s mission of connecting journalists to scientific expertise. recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/... @aaas.org
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SciLine @sciline.org · 18/08/2026
Reporters—covering vaccination rates in religious and cultural communities? We have a reporting guide that helps ground your news stories in accurate cultural contexts. bit.ly/4pOPMDl
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Covering vaccines in religious and cultural communities - SciLine
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SciLine @sciline.org · 17/08/2026
Don't miss out on our 8/20 free crash course! Whether you're new to the science beat or want to include more evidence-based research in your news stories, this class is for you: bit.ly/4x6rqHZ
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Science essentials for local reporters - SciLine
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SciLine @sciline.org · 17/08/2026
Vaccine hesitancy and measles outbreaks are on the rise—accurate reporting matters more than ever. Get the facts and tips you need with our expert-backed guide: bit.ly/4f7GZZl
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SciLine @sciline.org · 17/08/2026
We're hiring! SciLine is seeking an On-Call Scientific Outreach Support Specialist for a part-time opportunity to contribute to the organization’s mission of connecting journalists to scientific expertise on deadline. Deadline is Aug. 22: recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/...
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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Interviewing scientists doesn’t have to be intimidating! This tipsheet in our Science Reporting Quick Tips series with @sciline.org is full of advice to help your next expert interview be a success: www.theopennotebook.com/quick-tips-p...
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Planning Interviews with Scientist Sources - The Open Notebook
Stephen Monroe/Unsplash Interviewing scientists may seem overwhelming at first, but it isn’t fundamentally different from talking with other sources. A little planning can help ensure that your time…
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SciLine @sciline.org · 14/08/2026
This week's Matter of Fact newsletter offers reporters local story angles on wildfires, property taxes, immigrant arrests, Colorado River plan, and more: mailchi.mp/a7b2d626c52a/wildfires-s…
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SciLine @sciline.org · 14/08/2026
Reporters—covering wildfires? Our most recent briefing full video, transcript, and additional sources are live and free to use, clip, and quote for news stories. Learn more practical approaches for covering these stories with greater accuracy and context: bit.ly/4cfaUwJ
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SciLine @sciline.org · 14/08/2026
Applications due by August 22: We're accepting applications for a bilingual (English, Spanish) Visiting Scientific Outreach Specialist—to contribute to the organization’s mission of connecting journalists to scientific expertise. recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/... @aaas.org
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SciLine @sciline.org · 14/08/2026
Reporters—when a vaccine conspiracy emerges in your community, how do you cover it? Our guide on this topic is freely available to help you plan your coverage with evidence-based research about both debunking and "prebunking" misinformation. bit.ly/4yFaoBO
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How to cover a vaccine conspiracy in your community - SciLine
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SciLine @sciline.org · 12/08/2026
We're hiring! SciLine is seeking an On-Call Scientific Outreach Support Specialist for a part-time opportunity to contribute to the organization’s mission of connecting journalists to scientific expertise on deadline. Deadline is Aug. 22: recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 12/08/2026
Reporters—covering vaccination rates in religious and cultural communities? We have a reporting guide that helps ground your news stories in accurate cultural contexts. bit.ly/4pOPMDl
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Murphy Woodhouse @murphywoodhouse.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I've been doing a lot of thinking about the role my business has played in the wildfire crisis, and the responsibility we have to report on promising paths out of it. I'm very grateful to @sciline.org and my excellent co-panelists for this conversation. www.sciline.org/wildfires/wi...
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Wildfires in context: scientific insights and reporting advice from the field - SciLine
Join SciLine's media briefing to explore wildfire science,response strategies, and reporting techniques. Gain insights from experts onmanaging wildfire risks effectively.
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SciLine @sciline.org · 11/08/2026
We're hiring! SciLine is accepting applications for a bilingual (English, Spanish) Visiting Scientific Outreach Specialist—a full-time, two-year-long opportunity to contribute to the organization’s mission of connecting journalists to scientific expertise. recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 11/08/2026
Reporters—covering the new executive order on childhood vaccine schedule recommendations? Check out our reporting guide to help you understand the best practices when reporting on vaccines. Free for all reporters: bit.ly/44Mzcdv
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SciLine @sciline.org · 10/08/2026
Reporters—Join us TODAY at 3 p.m. ET for a briefing on wildfires, and the science behind them. Learn scientific insights from Dr. Heidi Huber-Stearns @uoregon.bsky.social and Dr. Andi Thode (Northern Arizona U.), and reporting advice from @murphywoodhouse.bsky.social. bit.ly/4cfaUwJ
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SciLine @sciline.org · 06/08/2026
Reporters—covering the new Colorado River framework? Join us today at 5 p.m. ET to hear from Dr. David Rosenberg (@utahstate.bsky.social) and Sarah Porter, J.D. (@morrisoninstitute.bsky.social) about the takeaways and local impacts on agriculture, recreation, and more. Register: bit.ly/45J8FOv
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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Misinformation and disinformation can run rampant after big science news like the cyclospora outbreak, but they also persist with evergreen topics like climate change. This tip sheet in our series with @sciline.org will help you tackle false info as a journalist. theopennotebook.com/quick-tips-a...
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Addressing Science-Related Misinformation and Disinformation - The Open Notebook
Journalists have the power to slow the spread of misinformation (false or misleading information that is spread unintentionally) and disinformation (such information spread intentionally, to further…
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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🔬 Want to build stronger relationships 🤝 with researchers and refine your science storytelling? 📖 Register for our upcoming webinar presented by @sciline.org here: aaas.zoom.us/webinar/register/96178… 📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 9:00 AM ET #SciComm
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SciLine @sciline.org · 30/07/2026
ICYMI: This week's local story angle newsletter highlights resources and tips for covering cyclospora, West Nile, peptides, AI in schools, and more. Check it out and sign up: mailchi.mp/79a8b265c518...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 30/07/2026
Vaccine hesitancy and measles outbreaks are on the rise—accurate reporting matters more than ever. Get the facts and tips you need with our expert-backed guide: bit.ly/4f7GZZl
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What causes vaccine hesitancy and how to cover it - SciLine
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EurekAlert! @eurekalert.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Ready to level up your science reporting? 🧬 🗓️ Join our upcoming webinar presented by @sciline.org on August 3rd at 9:00 AM ET. 💡 Learn to build strong source relationships, cut through jargon, get engaging quotes and more! Don't miss out-- REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/4fqlHq0
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SciLine @sciline.org · 29/07/2026
Reporters—covering vaccination rates in religious and cultural communities? We have a reporting guide that helps ground your news stories in accurate cultural contexts. bit.ly/4pOPMDl
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SciLine @sciline.org · 29/07/2026
📰 Reporters: Covering humidity, climate change, and health impacts on deadline? Get access to our FREE TV bundle—featuring expert insights from Dr. Jane Baldwin @ucirvine.bsky.social. Includes raw & soundbite videos, VOSOT, and a time log. Request now: bit.ly/4xdi4K8
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SciLine @sciline.org · 28/07/2026
With measles outbreaks on the rise nationwide, journalists play a crucial role in sharing accurate information. Our free reporting guide offers practical tips and best practices for covering vaccines—helping you inform your audience with clarity and confidence. Access the guide: bit.ly/44Mzcdv
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SciLine @sciline.org · 27/07/2026
Reporters: Covering cyclospora outbreaks? Join our expert briefing on 7/28 (2–3 p.m. ET) with Dr. Craig Hedberg (@umnsph.bsky.social) & Dr. Kalmia Kniel (@udelaware.bsky.social ). Learn about recent outbreaks and how food-borne pathogens are monitored. Register: bit.ly/4c00BfN
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Cyclospora: food contamination, detection, and outbreak response - SciLine
Learn about the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreaks and the investigative efforts to ensure food safety at SciLine's informative media briefing.
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SciLine @sciline.org · 27/07/2026
TV reporters—in a state using or discussing desalination plants? You can book a 1-on-1 15-minute Zoom interview (7/28) for FREE with engineering expert Dr. David Jassby @uclaengineering.bsky.social to discuss how this technology works, who can benefit & possible drawbacks: bit.ly/4yKkMIr
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SciLine @sciline.org · 27/07/2026
Reporters—when a vaccine conspiracy emerges in your community, how do you cover it? Our guide on this topic is freely available to help you plan your coverage with evidence-based research about both debunking and "prebunking" misinformation. bit.ly/4yFaoBO
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SciLine @sciline.org · 24/07/2026
We are excited to welcome Lily Eagan to the SciLine team! Lily has joined us as a media training specialist as we expand our training portfolio for both scientists and journalists. Learn more about her role and experience: www.sciline.org/learn/lily-e...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 23/07/2026
ICYMI: This week's newsletter offers reporters free resources on covering midterm elections, wildfire smoke, the cyclosporiasis outbreak, data centers, and more. Sign up to get local story angles delivered to your inbox every Wednesday: mailchi.mp/c1f01059dc45...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 23/07/2026
As measles outbreaks continue across the country, reporters new to the health beat may find themselves covering the topic. Our reporting guide can help you understand the best practices when reporting on vaccines. Free for all reporters: bit.ly/44Mzcdv @aaas.org
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SciLine @sciline.org · 22/07/2026
Reporters—covering midterm election issues in your community? Our new guides can help you step back from political back-and-forth & show voters what evidence-based research can tell us about the biggest issues at stake in the midterm elections. Learn more: bit.ly/4pAwXDH
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