✍️Science Writing News Roundup #132
How science journalists can report on misinformation + Why journalists should follow bird flu closely in coming months.
The Pulitzer Center announced four 2023 Reporting Fellows who will pursue stories of climate change and inequities in global health. Congratulations to Beatrice Zemelyte, Sararat Tosakoon, Julia Knoerr, and Muriel Alarcón! Graphic by Libby Moeller.
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Why journalists should follow bird flu closely in coming months. As you look for infectious disease stories (other than COVID-19), consider getting up to speed on avian flu, which could worsen this spring as birds migrate north with warming weather.
Opinion: Google search has nothing to fear from ChatGPT. Saying ChatGPT will replace search is like saying podcasts will replace universities. They do two different things.
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Analysis of science journalism reveals gender and regional disparities in coverage
Beyond the Hype: The Inside Story of Science's Biggest Media Controversies - Fiona Fox
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Beyond the debunk: how science journalists can report on misinformation. The key to correcting misinformation is to debunk it quickly, and ideally prebunk it before it even sprouts.
Guidance on the lonely road of writing. Six mid-career freelance journalists who specialize in science and environmental stories offered takeaways from a weeklong workshop on nonfiction writing held at a guest ranch in Tucson, Arizona.
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