MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing
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A one-year journalism masters program that trains students how to interpret, explain, and contextualize science for the wider public: Sciwrite.mit.edu
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Put this on next week's calendar! Weds 18 February at 6pm US ET, I'll talk to Mallary Tenore Tarpley about her book SLIP, on eating disorder recovery. Part of the @emorycshh.bsky.social Health Storytelling series, free with registration here: humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...
February 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Put this on next week's calendar! Weds 18 February at 6pm US ET, I'll talk to Mallary Tenore Tarpley about her book SLIP, on eating disorder recovery. Part of the @emorycshh.bsky.social Health Storytelling series, free with registration here: humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...
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FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for first mRNA flu vaccine www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/... @rachelroubein.bsky.social
FDA won’t review Moderna application for first mRNA-based flu vaccine
The decision, which shocked company officials, comes as the FDA says it will take a stricter approach to federal vaccine approvals.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM
FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for first mRNA flu vaccine www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/... @rachelroubein.bsky.social
Congratulations to @celinaz.bsky.social, '25, for winning the inaugural Starks-Murcutt Prize for Excellence in Science Journalism. The award honors an early-career Science News intern or fellow. You can read more about Celina and the award here: www.societyforscience.org/blog/science...
Science News Names Inaugural Winner of the Starks-Murcutt Prize for Excellence in Science Journalism
Science News is proud to name Celina Zhao as the inaugural winner of the $1,000 Starks-Murcutt Prize for Excellence in…
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February 6, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Congratulations to @celinaz.bsky.social, '25, for winning the inaugural Starks-Murcutt Prize for Excellence in Science Journalism. The award honors an early-career Science News intern or fellow. You can read more about Celina and the award here: www.societyforscience.org/blog/science...
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Compared with the 1st year of previous admins, including Trump’s 1st term, the current admin has taken fewer polluters to court & settled fewer existing court cases, per a new review of federal court records by the nonprofit EIP.
Story @bloomberg.com w/gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Story @bloomberg.com w/gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
February 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Compared with the 1st year of previous admins, including Trump’s 1st term, the current admin has taken fewer polluters to court & settled fewer existing court cases, per a new review of federal court records by the nonprofit EIP.
Story @bloomberg.com w/gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Story @bloomberg.com w/gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Join us TONIGHT at 6PM ET for an info session about the Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) Fellowship. Last year's fellows will share their experiences with the fellowship! The new deadline for applications is 02/08 at 11:59 PM. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Info Session - Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) Fellowship. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us for an info session to learn more about the MONA Fellowship! We'll hear about the program experience from three past fellows - Eva Tesfaye, Rachel Ramirez, and Luis Joel Méndez González.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Join us TONIGHT at 6PM ET for an info session about the Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) Fellowship. Last year's fellows will share their experiences with the fellowship! The new deadline for applications is 02/08 at 11:59 PM. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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I edited a @thexylom.com story which cited research that found the tear gas concentration in Portland during George Floyd protests was high enough to cause severe and irreversible health effects, including asthma, shortness of breath, and panic.
And in Nepal, hospitalizations more than doubled:
And in Nepal, hospitalizations more than doubled:
February 2, 2026 at 4:09 AM
I edited a @thexylom.com story which cited research that found the tear gas concentration in Portland during George Floyd protests was high enough to cause severe and irreversible health effects, including asthma, shortness of breath, and panic.
And in Nepal, hospitalizations more than doubled:
And in Nepal, hospitalizations more than doubled:
Oh hey! MIT science writing alum @rokazmier.bsky.social chats with @indiejournalists.bsky.social about her work @scifri.bsky.social. The death metal story mentioned here is by our associate director, @ohyeahitscouch.bsky.social
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January 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Oh hey! MIT science writing alum @rokazmier.bsky.social chats with @indiejournalists.bsky.social about her work @scifri.bsky.social. The death metal story mentioned here is by our associate director, @ohyeahitscouch.bsky.social
www.sciencefriday.com/segments/dea...
www.sciencefriday.com/segments/dea...
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Experts told me that TikTok users freaked out by "bugs" censoring anti-Trump content are not paranoid, they're just used to platforms manipulating what they see. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
TikTok users “absolutely justified” in fearing MAGA makeover, experts say
TikTok’s tech issues abound as censorship fears drive users to delete app.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Experts told me that TikTok users freaked out by "bugs" censoring anti-Trump content are not paranoid, they're just used to platforms manipulating what they see. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
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DEADLINE ALERT: Enter your best work from 2025 in the National Association of Science Writers' Science in Society Journalism Awards or Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards by February 1, 2026. Discounted entry fees for members. Membership not required:
Submit by Feb. 1: Entries open for NASW’s annual awards
Each year, the #SciWriAwards recognize some of the best works in science journalism and science writing, as judged by fellow science journalists and science writers. Deadline to enter is Feb. 1, 2026.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
DEADLINE ALERT: Enter your best work from 2025 in the National Association of Science Writers' Science in Society Journalism Awards or Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards by February 1, 2026. Discounted entry fees for members. Membership not required:
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Looking for sources for a @nature.com story about how researchers are coping in the midst of current events: If you're a PhD or other academic who's struggling to focus with everything that's happening in the world and would like to be interviewed for this story, please get in touch ASAP!
January 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Looking for sources for a @nature.com story about how researchers are coping in the midst of current events: If you're a PhD or other academic who's struggling to focus with everything that's happening in the world and would like to be interviewed for this story, please get in touch ASAP!
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Still thinking about this gross catch-22 where the quickest way to remove images is to ask Grok but if you ask Grok and the images don’t come down, the act of asking Grok to remove them may make it harder to sue.
January 23, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Still thinking about this gross catch-22 where the quickest way to remove images is to ask Grok but if you ask Grok and the images don’t come down, the act of asking Grok to remove them may make it harder to sue.
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Scientists grew tiny models of our nasal airways, complete with mucus-secreting cells and cilia that beat rhythmically to understand how our bodies fight the common cold wapo.st/4qzFZQY
Why the same cold virus makes some people more miserable than others
A new study shows the intricacies of the cold virus and how it interacts with nasal airway cells, revealing why some people are hit harder than others.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Scientists grew tiny models of our nasal airways, complete with mucus-secreting cells and cilia that beat rhythmically to understand how our bodies fight the common cold wapo.st/4qzFZQY
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Got great health reporting from 2025? Enter the AHCJ Awards for Excellence! Early-bird deadline: Jan. 16 at 5 pm ET. Don’t wait! 🏅 healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
Awards for Excellence
AHCJ has been recognizing the best health reporting in print, broadcast and online media since 2004. Enter your own work today.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Got great health reporting from 2025? Enter the AHCJ Awards for Excellence! Early-bird deadline: Jan. 16 at 5 pm ET. Don’t wait! 🏅 healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
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What an excellent idea for a Starter Pack, in these days of #AISlop spilling everywhere - here is a bunch of outlets you can trust.
Hats-off to @alexip718.com.
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
Hats-off to @alexip718.com.
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
January 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM
What an excellent idea for a Starter Pack, in these days of #AISlop spilling everywhere - here is a bunch of outlets you can trust.
Hats-off to @alexip718.com.
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
Hats-off to @alexip718.com.
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
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I talked with @beebrookshire.bsky.social about GLP-1's
The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution—Shots, Pills and the Science behind the Hype
Behind the hype of GLP-1 medications lies complex science, serious side effects and a pharmaceutical arms race.
www.scientificamerican.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I talked with @beebrookshire.bsky.social about GLP-1's
Alumna @lisalsong.bsky.social, '09, covers how the EPA is questioning its own ability to adjust pollution rules when new science emerges. Published in @propublica.org: www.propublica.org/article/air-...
Trump’s EPA Could Limit Its Own Ability to Use New Science to Strengthen Air Pollution Rules
In government records that have flown under the radar, the EPA is questioning its legal authority to revise pollution rules more than once when new science shows unacceptable health risks.
www.propublica.org
January 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Alumna @lisalsong.bsky.social, '09, covers how the EPA is questioning its own ability to adjust pollution rules when new science emerges. Published in @propublica.org: www.propublica.org/article/air-...
Stellar work from Zoe Beketova, Class of 2026:
[NEW] Psychosis affects 3% of Americans. For those living with it, holistic care can offer stability across daily life. But finding such support often feels like navigating a maze.
We examines how the U.S. continues to fail people living with psychosis.
We examines how the U.S. continues to fail people living with psychosis.
America’s Failure To Treat Psychosis Has Turned Patients Into ‘The Lepers of Society’
Psychosis affects 3% of Americans. For those living with the condition, holistic care can offer stability across daily life. But finding such support often feels like navigating a maze.
www.thexylom.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Stellar work from Zoe Beketova, Class of 2026:
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December 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We need your help! So far, we’ve raised $28,000 from 103 donors (incl. matching funds), which tells us that many of you understand the importance of this work. We report on global health and environmental disparities. Our goal is to raise $30,000 by Dec. 31st. Can you support our work?
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Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has been a member of the deep-sea club for almost 2 decades. New research might revoke its water world card. 🪐 🌊
My 2nd #AGU2025 story of the week for @science.org : www.science.org/content/arti... #space #titan #nasa
My 2nd #AGU2025 story of the week for @science.org : www.science.org/content/arti... #space #titan #nasa
Titan might not have an ocean after all
A reanalysis of data from NASA’s Cassini mission suggests Saturn’s icy moon may lack the subsurface ocean presumed for a decade
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December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has been a member of the deep-sea club for almost 2 decades. New research might revoke its water world card. 🪐 🌊
My 2nd #AGU2025 story of the week for @science.org : www.science.org/content/arti... #space #titan #nasa
My 2nd #AGU2025 story of the week for @science.org : www.science.org/content/arti... #space #titan #nasa
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What’s better than giving to something you care about? Having what you give count twice! Before the end of the year, we’re hoping you consider supporting The Open Notebook. Your donation will be matched by a group of generous donors, up to a total of at least $7,500. 🧪
The Open Notebook's 15th Anniversary - The Open Notebook
For 15 years, The Open Notebook has been the trusted home for journalists worldwide who cover science. What started as an experiment to demystify the craft of science writing has grown into a vital, g...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
What’s better than giving to something you care about? Having what you give count twice! Before the end of the year, we’re hoping you consider supporting The Open Notebook. Your donation will be matched by a group of generous donors, up to a total of at least $7,500. 🧪
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🔥Scientists discover oldest evidence of human-made fire — a 400,000-year-old English hearth wapo.st/4aaP3GM
Scientists discover oldest evidence of human-made fire in a 400,000-year-old hearth
A new archaeological find pushes back the timeline on when humans mastered the ability to make fires, a transformative technology.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🔥Scientists discover oldest evidence of human-made fire — a 400,000-year-old English hearth wapo.st/4aaP3GM
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For Farm School NYC, federal funding cuts have "put their work with various community partners in jeopardy." Uprooter Iris M. Crawford for @npquarterly.bsky.social
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If Farm School NYC Closes, What Will the City Lose? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
If FSNYC is forced to permanently close, what historical, cultural, and institutional knowledge will New York City lose?
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December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
For Farm School NYC, federal funding cuts have "put their work with various community partners in jeopardy." Uprooter Iris M. Crawford for @npquarterly.bsky.social
nonprofitquarterly.org/if-farm-scho...
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Program announcement! Join us for a short virtual session on December 12, to learn about the past, present and future of efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay. To register, send an email to contact@ijnr.org and we'll send you the link!
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Program announcement! Join us for a short virtual session on December 12, to learn about the past, present and future of efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay. To register, send an email to contact@ijnr.org and we'll send you the link!
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I spoke with @thebaltimorebanner.com today about being evacuated from Concourse A at BWI. Happy to say I’m on my plane now. www.thebanner.com/community/tr...
Travelers delayed briefly after evacuation of BWI Concourse A
Chaos ensued briefly for travelers Wednesday evening as parts of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport were evacuated.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I spoke with @thebaltimorebanner.com today about being evacuated from Concourse A at BWI. Happy to say I’m on my plane now. www.thebanner.com/community/tr...
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! We're giving you an extra few days to apply for up to $5,000 to cover climate and environmental stories in rural communities. Apply by **Dec. 8** https://grist.org/updates/grist-opens-applications-for-new-rural-reporting-grants-on-climate-and-environmental-justice/
Grist opens applications for new rural reporting grants on climate and environmental justice
Applicants can request up to $5,000 per project.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED! We're giving you an extra few days to apply for up to $5,000 to cover climate and environmental stories in rural communities. Apply by **Dec. 8** https://grist.org/updates/grist-opens-applications-for-new-rural-reporting-grants-on-climate-and-environmental-justice/