Lesley Evans Ogden

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Have you registered for the World Conference of Science Journalists yet?

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Only 21 days until this global conference of science journalists, scientists and communicators begins. Check out the numerous reasons to register.

Registration here:

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Step into the world of early humans

These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - The mRNA Technology Transfer Hub

Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Hike in the Tswaing Meteorite Crater

An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.

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Fake news! Fake news? Cross-border challenges and out-of-the box options for debunking false stories

Looking forward to our workshop in South Africa

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More exciting field trips have been added to our web site - applications to go on the field trips open to all registered WCSJ 2025 delegates today!

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Edible insects: rethinking the future of food

Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social

#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Alternative plastics for the win!

Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.

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Are you a journalist of principle and integrity? Check how well you apply your ethics in From Principles to Practice a workshop well worth attending. Monday 1 December 14:00 www.wcsj2025.org #WCSJ2025 @wfsj25.bsky.social

#WCSJ2025 delegates are invited to join exclusive pre- or post-conference photographic safaris with C4 Photo Safaris, specialists in tailor-made experiences. Choose from four exciting itineraries with easy logistics from Johannesburg www.wcsj2025.org/travel/leisu... @wfsj25.bsky.social

WCSJ Field Trips open to registered paid-up delegates on 5 Nov 2025! Trips offer opportunities to plunge into research at the forefront of science. Most cover more than one scientific aspect. All provide a great source of stories.
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip Conservation Science in Action!

The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.

#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure

The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za

#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Palaeoanthropology, science, & interpretation in the Cradle of Humankind

Hominin species & mind-blowing specimens, first hand views of a live fossil site & visit to Maropeng – the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Bet on the biomanufacturers

The CSIR Biomanufacturing Centre is where CSIR researchers are innovating with microorganisms to develop sustainable alternatives for common industrial biologics, nutraceutical, agricultural & diagnostic products.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Pioneering animal healthcare

Explore cutting-edge facilities, advanced equipment, and world-class expertise.

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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore South Africa’s space history

Earth observation, space science, space engineering and space operations. State-of-the-art facilities monitor space weather, provide launch support and data downloads.

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Thank you for sharing your expertise and time with me!

Who will win Nov 3 Webster Award, Feature-Print/Digital? The team at CBC Vancouver 'Belonging...", @ljevanso.bsky.social of @knowablemag.bsky.social for her piece on Grizzlies or @sevawood.bsky.social & @michellecyca.com of @thenarwhal.ca for 'Leaching heavy metals...'?

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for the opportunity to write this story for you! And thanks also to the Sitka Foundation Messengers of Biodiversity Journalism Fellowship for supporting travel reporting for this story.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me on this research! Enjoyed learning about your work.

The Big Bad Wolf Is Afraid of You

The Big Bad Wolf is Afraid of You. Fascinating experiment on wild wolves in Poland. By me for @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/s...

It’s not wokeness — it’s human rights Maydianne Andrade focuses on action and support, not guilt, when helping people to recognize biases and identify ways to change unfair outcomes.

Have I mentioned that I love it when scientists speak so directly about #DEI in #STEM that you can pull their words up to the headline? Here, @widowweb.bsky.social tells @ljevanso.bsky.social how she leads anti-bias workshops that focus on action, not guilt.

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It’s not wokeness — it’s human rights Maydianne Andrade focuses on action and support, not guilt, when helping people to recognize biases and identify ways to change unfair outcomes.

It was a pleasure and privilege to interview Dr. Maydianne Andrade for this story for Nature as part of their “Changemakers” series, and learn about her work addressing racism and bias in science.

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Thanks Jim, yes, seen these but appreciate the reboost and suggestions for people to contact.

It’s not wokeness — it’s human rights Maydianne Andrade focuses on action and support, not guilt, when helping people to recognize biases and identify ways to change unfair outcomes.

Published today in Nature as part of their “Changemakers” series, an interview with Canadian scientist Dr. Maydiane Andrade

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Work by Adina Florea, Tadeusz Michrowski and Chahrazade. Douah, with support of @ljevanso.bsky.social. Investigation published in @newlinesmag.bsky.social, snoop.ro Magazyn Pismo @onet.pl #environmentalinvestigations #investigativejournalism #crossborderjournalism

Excellent story with great advice!

Canadian Scientists: Are Trump's cuts to science impacting you?

Writing a news story for Nature about the impacts of US government cuts to science on Canadian science and scientists. If you are a Canadian scientist affected by Trump's funding cuts to science or other impacts, please get in touch via my contact form: www.lesleyevansogden.com

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Solar Geoengineering: Ineffective, Risky, and Unnecessary Some people are proposing to counteract climate change by artificially dimming the Sun. But it’s ineffective. It’s risky. And it’s…

A piece in the New York Times brings up a “zombie” proposal to combat climate change — basically using smoke & mirrors to cool the planet.

No matter how many times people kill the idea, it seems to come back to the headlines.

Don’t let it. It’s not a good idea.

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