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The 2026 Stop Campus Hazing Act is coming. How can colleges prepare? How can families talk about hazing? Our free TV bundle helps newsrooms cover the story. Check out the VOSOT, soundbite, raw video, & log with timecodes from our Q&A with Dr. Pietro Sasso, Ph.D.: bit.ly/46VTZ07
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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THURSDAY: Join our expert briefing (2-3 p.m. ET) and learn about participant data, SNAP's impact on nutrition, and more from Dr. Diane Schanzenbach (Georgetown), Dr. Craig Gundersen (Baylor), and Dr. Lindsay Haynes-Maslow (UNC).

On-the-record Q&A to follow presentations.

REGISTER: bit.ly/47DRr5F
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November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Reporters—covering vaccine hesitancy? It's important to avoid the temptation to think of vaccine-hesitant individuals or groups as a monolith. Our tip sheet shares tips on how to connect with them to share evidence-based research: bit.ly/439lJfp
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November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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ICYMI: Our Q&A with @turban.bsky.social (UCSF) discussing the research on the scientifically discredited practice of conversion therapy is ready for reporters to freely use in news stories. For VOSOT, soundbite & request for raw video & full transcript: bit.ly/4qBsAbA
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October 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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ICYMI: We recently hosted a reporter training on how to cover vaccines effectively and accurately in 2025. Reporters can request the recording to learn what research indicates are the most effective ways of sharing that information. bit.ly/4nz3sj5

#PublicHealth #SciComm #news #journalism
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October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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ICYMI: Our Q&A with Dr. Peyton Thompson (UNC) on the science behind the effectiveness & safety of the Hepatitis B vaccine for infants is available for reporters to use for free in news stories. VOSOT, soundbite, raw video & log with timecodes: bit.ly/48Tk69f

#SciComm #PublicHealth
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October 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Covering GLP1 medication use in fighting childhood obesity? How about the role of inactivity and ultra-processed foods? Join our expert briefing on Oct. 30 (3-4 p.m. ET) to hear from Dr. Lauren Fiechtner, Dr. Jennifer Sacheck, and Dr. Vibha Singhal.

Register: bit.ly/4nug9eP
October 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Learn strategies for combatting misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories about vaccines in your reporting with our new tip sheet. bit.ly/48Oba55

#SciComm #PublicHealth #journalism #news
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October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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ICYMI: Dr. Laura Payne spoke with us about how access to and use of parks & outdoor spaces help improve mental health. If your viewers are looking for ways to reduce stress, request this free tv bundle with raw video, soundbite, VOST & more. bit.ly/4ojahGG

#SciComm #journalism #MentalHealth
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October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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As the USDA announces that no federal #SNAP benefits will be distributed on Nov. 1, our Q&A with Dr. Hilary Seligman can help reporters cover this localizable story. To request free full raw video, log with timecodes, transcript & soundbite: bit.ly/4nrtncq
October 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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When covering vaccines, taking the time to understand why some people are vaccine hesitant can help reporters avoid perpetuating false narratives. Learn about why this helps to prevent misinformation spread and forge connections with readers: bit.ly/3LoGXzF

#SciComm #journalism #PublicHealth
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October 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Reporters—covering stories with stats and need to bolster your skills? Here are six key concepts you don’t need a stats degree to understand: bit.ly/47b4Ce9

@theopennotebook.bsky.social

#SciComm #journalism
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October 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Vaccine researcher or clinician interested in speaking to the public about vaccines? Our no-cost training on October 9 (2-3 p.m. ET) can help you improve your skills. Register now for this live event:

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October 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Trying to make sense of a scientific study to include in your reporting? Our free tip sheet, created with @theopennotebook.bsky.social, has a 6-step method to guide you. bit.ly/4mNjYeP

#SciComm #journalism
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October 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Reporters—need resources and story angles for covering federal involvement in local policing? Our free tip sheet can help! bit.ly/472sfH4
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September 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Including diverse sources in your reporting can add important context, amplify the perspectives of historically marginalized communities, and improve public trust in science and journalism. Learn more in our tip sheet with @theopennotebook.bsky.social. bit.ly/4nqRSqF

#SciComm #journalism
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September 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Need help evaluating whose expertise to trust? Our tip sheet for vetting and finding relevant scientific sources, written with
@theopennotebook.bsky.social can help reporters to determine if an expert is the right fit for their news story. bit.ly/46i1H4q

#SciComm #journalism
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September 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The 2026 Stop Campus Hazing Act is coming. How can colleges prepare? How can families talk about hazing? Our free TV bundle helps newsrooms. Check out the VOSOT, soundbite, raw video, & log with timecodes from our Q&A with @pietrosassophd.bsky.social: bit.ly/4ninMWn

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September 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Today at 5 p.m. ET: Media availability for an on-the-record Q&A with Dr. Brian Lee (Drexel) to discuss autism and maternal medication use and the science relevant to today's upcoming announcements on autism risks. Register now: bit.ly/4gBRgw1
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September 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Need help evaluating whose expertise to trust? Our tip sheet for vetting and finding relevant scientific sources, written with @theopennotebook.bsky.social, can help reporters to determine if an expert is the right fit for their news story. bit.ly/46i1H4q
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September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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New toolkit for reporters! Check out SciLine's resources for covering vaccines responsibly in 2025, an essential guide for local reporters navigating vaccine coverage! bit.ly/46axrsc
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September 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Climate change warms our waters and impacts the fishing industry. Our free TV bundle can help newsrooms with the story. Grab a VOSOT, soundbite, raw video, & log with timecodes to add science research to the story with Dr. Martin Smith: bit.ly/4gqCSX6

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September 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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As the media landscape changes, how can scientist vet news outlets when they are contacted to be a source? Our new tip sheet helps science experts navigate this. Grab the PDF; bookmark it; share it with fellow faculty and colleagues. bit.ly/4603DhK

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September 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Why are early childhood teacher shortages occurring? Our TV bundle can help your newsroom cover this topic. Get a free VOSOT, soundbite, log with timecodes, and raw video of our interview with Dr. W. Steven Barnett on this education research. bit.ly/4mbAPYo

#education #SciComm #journalism
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September 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Reporting on public policy? Consider what scientific evidence you can include to help you add context to claims and better inform your audience. Check out the tip sheet we created with @theopennotebook.bsky.social: bit.ly/4n8mFJ3
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September 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM