Articles tagged with Science Journalism
The inaugural challenge highlighted scientific innovation across the African continent, with five winners selected from over 100 entries. The winners received a $5,000 cash prize and international publicity for their remarkable stories.
Virginia Gewin, Katherine Kornei, and Martha Henriques have been awarded the EGU Science Journalism Fellowship to report on peatland restoration efforts in Scotland and the dynamic landscape of Taroko National Park in Taiwan. They will also explore abandoned uranium mines in several European countries.
Articles explore interdisciplinary projects on climate change, automated vehicles, and misinformation, with recommendations for responsible science communication
The EurekAlert Fellowships provide opportunities for early-career science journalists from developing countries to attend the AAAS Annual Meeting and improve their skills. The program celebrates its 15th anniversary with five new winners, including those from China, India, Slovenia, and Egypt.
The 2018 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards honored journalists for their work on a male contraceptive pill, the environmental impact of toxic algae and invasive mussels, and efforts to restore patients with severe brain injuries. The awards also recognized a documentary on NASA's mission to the outer planets.
Elaine Vitone wins $2,000 award for 'Cut Off,' a compelling narrative about severe depression in adolescents. The National Association of Science Writers established the Excellence in Institutional Writing Award to recognize high-caliber science writing produced on behalf of institutions.
Deborah Blum received the Endocrine Society's Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism for her article examining how natural compounds in soy can interfere with estrogen hormones in the body. The study highlights the potential health risks associated with EDC exposure, including reproductive disorders and cancer.
A new analysis argues that generalizations about a crisis in science aren't justified by available evidence. The study proposes that communicators of science convey its investigatory nature and self-correction process more accurately to prevent faulty narratives.
Awards go to Mićo Tatalović, Julianna Photopoulos, Xiaoxue Chen, Haonan Liu, and Vijay Shankar Balakrishnan for their work in science journalism. The EurekAlert! Fellowships aim to expand coverage of science globally, addressing language barriers and economic isolations.
The 2017 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards honored distinguished reporting on topics such as antibiotic-resistant infections, superbugs, and climate change. The winners included a Reuters team for their investigation into uncounted deaths from superbug infections.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has launched SciLine, a new service connecting reporters with credible scientists to provide evidence-based information on news-worthy topics. This initiative aims to advance quality reporting on science and technology issues, building trust between news outlets and audiences.
The 2017 Science in Society Journalism Awards honored winners for their investigative reports on topics such as the world's most expensive fish, corporate-funded research, and antibiotic resistance. The awards aim to encourage critical work that considers social effects and ethical problems associated with scientific findings.
Researchers compared visual functions in elite and intermediate footballers to healthy non-athletes, finding that elite players had better visual clarity, contrast sensitivity, and near-far quickness. Defensive players showed faster near-far quickness than offensive players, suggesting this may be an advantage for defenders.
Lindsey Konkel received the Endocrine Society's Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism for her coverage of endocrine-disrupting chemicals' impact on placenta development. The article highlights how exposure to EDCs can increase an individual's risk of developing diseases later in life.
The EurekAlert! Fellowships support early-career science reporters from emerging economies to attend the AAAS Annual Meeting and network with peers. The 2017 fellows demonstrated outstanding performance in science news reporting, showcasing their solid grasp of timely issues and everyday relevance.
The 2016 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards honored journalists for their consequential medical research stories, including a Swedish documentary that raised questions about a surgeon's research conduct. The awards also recognized investigative reporting on topics such as breast cancer and research ethics.
Julie Rovner received the Endocrine Society's Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism for her article on ensuring more women are included in clinical trials. Her coverage highlights efforts to balance research on both sexes, as women have a higher rate of adverse effects from approved medications.
Journalists Terri Cook and Phil McKenna have been awarded the EGU Science Journalism Fellowship to investigate sustainable water development and seismic wave mitigation. They will explore how artificial floods support water development and whether trees can weaken seismic vibrations.
The 2015 winners of the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards were recognized for their outstanding work in science reporting, including stories on urban violence, climate change, and animal vocal learning. Andrea McDaniels won the Gold Award for her series on the impact of traumatic stress on children's health.
The National Association of Science Writers announced the winners of its 2015 Science in Society Journalism Awards, recognizing outstanding reporting on science and society. Winners include Judy Foreman for her book A Nation in Pain: Healing Our Biggest Health Problem, and Erik Vance for his article Why Nothing Works.
The American Geophysical Union awards top honors to journalists Andrew Revkin, Douglas Fox, and Sandi Doughton for their exceptional science reporting. Revkin receives the Robert C. Cowen Award for his climate change coverage, while Fox wins the Walter Sullivan Award for his story on dust's impact on drought in the US West.
The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards program is expanding globally, now accepting entries from reporters worldwide. The expanded program will bestow 16 prizes annually, including a new $3,500 Silver prize, with top awards increasing in value.
A BBC News team received the Endocrine Society's Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism for their coverage of hormonal fluctuations at different times of day. The winning package, 'The Day of the Body Clock,' included TV, radio, and online coverage from May 13, 2014.
A new study reveals that environmental bleaching events caused by rising sea temperatures are impairing long-term coral reproduction. Even corals that didn't bleach are experiencing reduced fertility, which can persist for three additional years after the initial bleaching event.
The 2014 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards honored journalists who reported on complex topics like the human microbiome and cancer. Winners included Rob Stein for his series on microbial hitchhikers and George Johnson for his insightful essays on cancer.
The 2014 Science in Society Award winners, sponsored by the National Association of Science Writers, include Sheri Fink for her book 'Five Days At Memorial' and Amy Harmon for her article 'A Race to Save the Orange'. The awards recognize critical reporting about the sciences and their impact on society.
Cathryn Jakobson Ramin received the Endocrine Society's Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism for her investigation into hormone compounding risks. Her article, 'The Hormone Hoax Thousands Fall For', found inconsistencies in hormone prescriptions across multiple pharmacies.
Journalists Sybille Hildebrandt and Chelsea Wald have been awarded the EGU Science Journalism Fellowship for their projects on palaeontology and soil sciences. They will receive funding to pursue research trips to Canada and Scotland, respectively, in order to investigate key scientific questions.
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) has honored four journalists for their outstanding coverage of Earth and space sciences. Geoffrey Haines-Stiles and Erna Akuginow have won the Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism, while freelance writer Tim Folger received the Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in...
The 2013 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards recognized outstanding science journalism, including a series on preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes and an early warning system for earthquakes. Winners included Dan Egan, Hillary Rosner, Joshua Seftel, Barbara Lich, and Azeen Ghorayshi.
Research paper in Cognition journal argues that humans make mistakes due to context dependence, not carelessness, and highlights limitations of brain's ability to follow strict rules and definitions.
Harold McGee's presentation explores the partnership between cooks and chemists in modernist cooking, producing innovative flavors and textures. The symposium also highlights Shirley O. Corriher's work in communicating chemistry to the public through her books and dynamic presentations.
The inaugural Physics Journalism Prize has been awarded to Anil Ananthaswamy for his article Hip Hip Array, which explores the Square Kilometre Array project. The prize is sponsored by IOP Publishing and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), and includes a £10,000 award and an expenses-paid trip to Japan.
A 50-year legacy of environmental science and its impact on journalism is being reevaluated. Professor G. Pascal Zachary believes that Rachel Carson's experience as a government employee could be the model for reforming science journalism today.
The five recipients of the 2013 AAAS-EurekAlert Fellowships are Sofia Moutinho, Victoria Renata Sanchez Hernandez, Marcos Chumpitaz Sanchez, Lucas Viano, and Alejandra Vargas Morera. They will attend the AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston to cover the latest research and network with peers from around the world.
The 2012 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards honored outstanding science journalists, including Carl Zimmer for his work on evolution and the human microbiome. The awards recognized the importance of science journalism in covering big stories that both excite and enlighten. Sarah Holt won three times for her NOVA documentary exploring...
A recent study published in Vaccine found that HPV vaccination has no influence on sexual behavior among adolescent girls. The research, conducted in the UK, showed no difference in sexual activity between girls who received the vaccine and those who did not.
Jon Cohen, a contributing correspondent for Science magazine, has won the Victor Cohn Prize for his exceptional coverage of biomedical topics and chronicling of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. He will receive the prize at an awards ceremony on October 27 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The National Association of Science Writers has awarded $2,500 to investigative journalists who reported on the impact of science on society. The winners include authors of books like 'Panic Virus' that shed light on vaccine controversies and environmental issues.
The men's 100 m sprint is showing significant improvement in performance due to advancements in technology. The introduction of fully automated timing and changes to javelin specifications have contributed to these gains.
A recent study found that sexual objectification of female artists in music videos is a pervasive issue across all genres, with African-American artists wearing more provocative attire. The research suggests that music videos can play a significant role in shaping young audiences' perceptions of attractiveness and value.
The American Chemical Society is hosting a special symposium on communicating science to the public, featuring noted science journalists and communicators. The event aims to engage the general public in understanding the role of chemistry in driving economic prosperity and contributing to societal values.
Paul Raeburn, a nationally recognized science journalist and author, has received the James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for his work in interpreting chemistry for the public. The award is presented annually by the American Chemical Society to recognize outstanding achievements in communicating chemistry to the general public.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding science transparency, with some scientists arguing that data sharing and freedom of information can hinder their work. Researchers like Fred Pearce argue that openness would have prevented time-consuming debates between climate deniers and scientists.
The 2011 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards honored journalists Mark Johnson and Kathleen Gallagher for their compelling series on the use of genetic analysis to find the cause of an unknown disease. The awards also recognized Christine Peterson, Kerry Huller, and Wes Watson of the Casper Star-Tribune for their series on the shrinkin...
The 2011 Science in Society Journalism Awards honored Maryn McKenna, Katy Butler, Barbara Moran, and Charles Homans for their critical reporting on MRSA, climate change, nuclear power, and more. The awards celebrate innovative work that considers the social effects of science.
The WHOI Ocean Science Journalism Fellowship program provides a one-week, residential experience for professional writers and producers to explore ocean research and its impact on climate change and human activities. Fellows gain access to new research findings and fundamental background information in various ocean disciplines.
A Planet of Viruses delves into the world of viruses, revealing how they've shaped the evolution of life and continue to pose a threat to human health. The book also discusses innovative ways to harness viruses for medical breakthroughs.
Theodore W. Gray, a best-selling author and science writer, has won the American Chemical Society's James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for his work in interpreting chemistry for the public. The award recognizes Gray's ability to make complex chemical concepts accessible to a broad audience through his writing and visual displays.
The Wellcome Image Awards 2011 highlight the diversity of images available through the Wellcome Library's image repository. The winners use various techniques to capture the wonder of medicine and the life sciences.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a framework called CrowdForge that breaks down complex tasks into simple, independent micro-tasks. The study found crowdsourced articles rated higher in quality and had lower variability compared to individual-authored articles.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has announced the 2011 fellowship recipients for international science journalists. The fellowships aim to promote international scientific dialogue and advance science news globally. This year's winners are from Chile, Egypt, Argentina, and China.
Ibn al-Haytham, considered the father of modern optics, developed revolutionary theories on light and vision while imprisoned. His work challenged Aristotle's ancient thought and paved the way for modern physics.
The 2010 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards recognized journalists who reported on environmental issues, memory, and science. Charles Duhigg won the large-newspaper award for his toxic waters series, while Hillary Rosner took home the small-newspaper award for her piece on the endangered razorback sucker.
The winners of the 2010 Science in Society Journalism Awards were announced, honoring outstanding investigative reporting on science and its impact on society. Susan Cohen and Christine Cosgrove won for their book
Bagla won the David Perlman Award for his articles on Himalayan glaciers, exploring dissent among glaciologists regarding the IPCC's claim of imminent disappearance. Kwok received the Walter Sullivan Award for her article on an asteroid detected in space, tracing its journey and retrieving bits from Sudan.
The Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting has received a $199,909 NSF grant to enhance the communication of oil spill research. The project will bring together scientists and science communicators to clarify early scientific findings about the oil spill's impacts.
This book explores the human side of element discovery, from gallium to mercury, weaving science with classic lore. The author delves into the lives of scientists who discovered elements, uncovering tales of madness, love, and tragedy.
The AAAS Fellowships for Science Reporters from North Africa provide recipients with a front-row seat at the unveiling of new research and opportunities to mingle with fellow science writers. The fellowship program supports excellence in communicating science worldwide, fulfilling AAAS and EurekAlert! mission goals.
The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards recognize innovative storytelling on scientific topics. The 2009 winners include 'Diamond Factory,' a TV feature on lab-grown diamonds, and 'A Very Lucky Wind,' a radio story exploring randomness and probability.