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Science Communication: Science journalism

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Science journalists can stimulate public debate in areas where science and technology impacts the social and natural worlds. But how can effective science journalism be encouraged in the developing world?

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Opinions and Analysis

Science journalism: How scientists can help

Science journalism has an important role to play in scrutinising science and engaging with the media, says a Nature editorial.

30 June 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

Beware scientific fundamentalism

Science journalists should aim to be "informed critics" of science, supporting its values but wary of backing everything said in its name.

26 June 2009 | EN | ES | 中文


News and Features

Cairo to host next world science journalists' conference

An African country is to host the World Conference of Science Journalists for the first time.

3 July 2009 | EN

River blindness drug enters final trials

Laborious treatments for river blindness could be simplified if a drug entering final stage clinical trials is effective.

1 July 2009 | EN

Practical Guides

How to report on science policy

Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.

18 June 2009 | EN | ES

Effective TB reporting

Guidance on how journalists can help tackle TB through effective, frequent reporting on research, policy and the disease's human toll.

28 April 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: Panos