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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
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
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 · 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 · 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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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 · 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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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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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 · 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
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 · 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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SciLine @sciline.org · 20/07/2026
Reporters—covering heatwaves this summer? Learn how they impact community health and infrastructure at our July 21 (1 p.m. ET) media briefing with @krisebi.bsky.social @uwsph.bsky.social and Dr. Line Roald @uwmadison.bsky.social plus on-the-record reporter Q&A: bit.ly/44DVXAg @aaas.org
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SciLine @sciline.org · 20/07/2026
Covering vaccine hesitancy or measles outbreaks in our community? Check out our reporting guide on what causes vaccine hesitancy and how to cover it: bit.ly/4wR0uLA @aaas.org
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SciLine @sciline.org · 17/07/2026
ICYMI: Our drought management media briefing full video, transcript, and data resources with @trentford.bsky.social, @eakoebele.bsky.social, and Dr. Debra Perrone is free for reporters to use, clip & quote for news stories: bit.ly/4fmv60v @aaas.org
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SciLine @sciline.org · 14/07/2026
Reporters—covering the proposed overhaul of federal science funding? Our latest reporting resource explains how the proposal breaks with precedent, which research organizations could be affected, and where to find resources to help localize news stories. bit.ly/4f0Ootr
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SciLine @sciline.org · 18/06/2026
TV reporters—is your state ready for hurricane mass evacuations? Book your 15-minute 1-on-1 Zoom interview with civil engineering expert Dr. Brian Wolshon (LSU) to learn the latest research to share with your community: bit.ly/44nR2mF @lsuengineering.bsky.social
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SciLine @sciline.org · 18/06/2026
ICYMI: This week's Matter of Fact newsletter offers local angles, data, and science evidence for stories on voting by mail, oil prices, solar energy, 3D-printed guns, and more: mailchi.mp/ed72f34e366a...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 04/06/2026
Reporters—is your city hosting World Cup games? Our interview with Dr. Douglas Casa covers what the science shows about how heat may affect players and fans. Soundbite, VOSOT, and full video are free to use, clip, and quote in news stories: bit.ly/4um7KgZ
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SciLine @sciline.org · 04/06/2026
ICYMI: This week's newsletter helps reporters with local story angles on topics like the World Cup, domestic violence grants, FEMA staffing, proposed science funding cuts, and more. Check it out and sign up: mailchi.mp/37be38b820b7...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 28/05/2026
Reporters—covering the end of the school year and what that means for childcare and food access for kids? This week's newsletter offers local story angles on this, plus coverage of oil prices, summer warming trends, 2025 crime data, and more: mailchi.mp/69e6975bd239...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 21/05/2026
Reporters—get tips for local story ideas in our latest newsletter! Covering Memorial Day cookouts and how beef prices may affect consumers? Hurricane season? The farm bill's update on ethanol use? Current job market for recent college grads? Check it out: mailchi.mp/0b3f65a5a42b...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 08/05/2026
ICYMI: The latest Matter of Fact newsletter from SciLine covers local news angles on mifepristone access, Supreme Court voting ruling impacts, flight costs, Colorado River water agreements, and more. To read and subscribe: mailchi.mp/8584582d4013...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 04/05/2026
Scientific experts—Refine your interview skills and learn more about how to engage with the media to share your research and expertise at our no-cost webinar on May 13 (2-3 p.m. ET). Registration is now open: bit.ly/429ibJc #SciComm
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SciLine @sciline.org · 01/05/2026
ICYMI: The latest Matter of Fact Newsletter features ways to localize stories on data centers, Eastern wildfires, bird migrations, marijuana reclassification, and more. Check it out here and sign up to get it sent to your inbox every Wednesday: mailchi.mp/35c70a72e8ce...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 22/04/2026
TV reporters—Book a free Zoom interview with Dr. James Lowenthal on 4/23 to learn about the science behind the Lights Out Program and how it protects birds during spring migration: bit.ly/4vJ9UZV
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SciLine @sciline.org · 20/04/2026
Start your week with tips on localizing science-based stories! Last week's newsletter covered topics like long-term effects of the Iran War on things like fluoride, new SNAP rates, low snowpack, and more. Check out the issue & share with a fellow reporter: mailchi.mp/f32f0b0b029e...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 17/04/2026
Reporters—sign up for our FREE Beyond the Basics training on 4/22 (2-3 p.m. ET) to learn how to sort through & weigh conflicting evidence to make sure you’re accurately representing the state of the science on any given topic: bit.ly/4sJYe6l #SciComm @aaas.org
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SciLine @sciline.org · 09/04/2026
Local reporters—need help localizing the federal budget proposal? Looking for data resources to help strengthen the science in your stories? Check out this week's Matter of Fact newsletter for resources on school budgets, Forest Service cuts, and more. mailchi.mp/21e3424c05c9...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 26/03/2026
Local reporters: Want to make national stories resonate locally? Need credible data for your science coverage? This week’s Matter of Fact newsletter has resources on airport disruptions, ACA marketplace changes, and more. Get the latest tools here: mailchi.mp/0a8ec8854a3b...
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SciLine @sciline.org · 24/03/2026
🚨 We're hiring! SciLine is looking for a Data Viz & Graphics Intern to turn complex data into eye-catching visuals that empower journalists—especially local TV reporters—to tell stronger stories. Ready to make an impact? Apply by March 30, 2026: bit.ly/4rMPtZ1
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