Sandeep Ravindran

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.

ENTRIES CLOSE TONIGHT! Enter your work in the National Association of Science Writers' Science in Society Journalism Awards or Excellence in Institutional Writing Awards by 11:59 PM ET tonight, February 1. Discounted entry fees for members. Membership not required:

Enter! Enter! 🏆🏆

Global outlets and institutions are eligible and membership is not required.

Deadline: Feb 1

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Calling all early career science, health and environment reporters. Deadline for the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships has been extended until Dec. 31. Click below for more info.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Applying to the Knight Science Journalism Academic-Year Fellowship . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. KSJ directors will host a live webinar to answer questions about the academic-year fellowship and the application process. This session is a great way to learn what we look for in candidates and how t...

Interested in applying to KSJ's world-renowned science journalism fellowships? Attend our informational webinar THIS THURSDAY, Dec 18 at 2:00 pm EST, where @usha.bsky.social and @ashleythesmart.bsky.social will be on hand to take your questions. Registration Required: mit.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Newsroom Managers, Editors, and Communications Directors: Recruiting for a staff position? Want freelancers to see your call for pitches? Offering an internship? Post a #SciWriJobs ad at www.nasw.org/node/ad... or on our homepage at www.nasw.org/advertise 💚🧪📝

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To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!

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For sharks on the brink of extinction, CITES Appendix II isn’t protective enough (commentary) Sharks are some of the most threatened animals on Earth, with approximately one-third of all species assessed as threatened with extinction on the IUCN Red List. These animals are not only older than ...

ICYMI: I have a new commentary out in MongaBay about important new shark conservation research and what it means for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. The CITES COP starts today.

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Bringing Scientific Evidence into Any Beat: Crime and Public Safety - The Open Notebook Daniel von Appen/Unsplash Just as police reports and witness accounts provide crucial information and context in stories about crime and public safety, scientific evidence similarly strengthens report...

Reporters covering crime and public safety can strengthen their stories with scientific evidence. Here’s how to avoid common pitfalls and find ideas, resources and more. This week, the latest in our series of free Science Reporting Quick Tips, with @sciline.org. 🧪

Diversifying Your Freelance Work for Stability and Joy - The Open Notebook It’s difficult to make a living on freelance journalism alone. To support themselves and avoid burnout, some freelance science writers expand their portfolio to include work outside of written news re...

Many freelance journalists lean on writing-adjacent work, even outside journalism, to support their passion for reporting and writing, writes @bwfund.bsky.social early-career fellow @skylerdware.bsky.social in this story w/ @hannahseo.com, @kkdfv.bsky.social, @jtsangwrites.bsky.social, and others. 🧪

Getting super excited to see fellow science writers at #SciWri25 this weekend! If you're an institutional science communicator, be sure to stop by our table at the Saturday Open House (12-1) and say hi. Can't wait!

Reposting myself, which is a very cool thing to do, trust me.

If you'll be at #SciWri25 next weekend in Chicago, come see this fun panel I'm on!

Happy 15th anniversary to The Open Notebook! If this ridiculously generous project has helped you over the years, this is a great time to donate.
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NEW AWARD ALERT: Enter your boundary-pushing #sciwri visual storytelling by Oct. 24.

Attending #SJF25? Check out the panel I’m moderating with @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber-Warren & @raminskibba.bsky.social on 10/30, talking about storytelling and trust in science. (Also see e-book giveaway info below!)

When Face Recognition Doesn’t Know Your Face Is a Face An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services.

“There are few things more dehumanizing than being told by a machine that you’re not real because of your face"

For the last month, I've been speaking to people living with facial differences and disfigurements about how face verification tech is failing them. Spoiler: things aren't going well

Ant olfactory neurons reveal new gene regulation mechanism The mechanism enables each olfactory neuron in the ant to express exactly one out of hundreds of olfactory receptors.

Don't miss this piece in @thetransmitter.bsky.social by @vcallier.bsky.social on @danielkronauer.bsky.social's latest work! His lab discovered that a protective screen of spurious transcriptional activity enables each olfactory neuron to express exactly one out of hundreds of olfactory receptors.

The Craft of Science Writing An indispensable guide for media professionals, scientists, and educators who want to hone their science writing craft or provide a resource for students.

Plus, we’re giving away 10 free e-books of The Craft of Science Writing, published by @uchicagopress.bsky.social! Tell us, what does trust in science journalism mean to you? We’ll collect responses in the comments here and you could win a free electronic copy!

Science Journalism Forum virtual multilingual global event where science journalists, writers, publishers, scientists, students, and academia can share new ideas and thoughts in science journalism

We’re proud to partner with the Science Journalism Forum again this year, and you can use code TON50 for 50% off all ticket types at sciencejf.com!

How Journalists Reveal Science as a Human Process through Storytelling - Science Journalism Forum This panel will explore how journalists can portray science as a human process, with all its uncertainties, challenges, and discoveries. Featuring contributors to The Open Notebook’s forthcoming book,...

Join us at #SJF25 for a virtual panel on Thurs., 10/30 moderated by @siricarpenter.bsky.social with contributors to TON’s forthcoming book “The Best Science Stories and How They Work”: @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber Warren, @raminskibba.bsky.social.

Journalist here

I’m interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. I’m on Signal ginnyg.04

Reposts are appreciated!

Truth, morality and independence in journalism under the second Trump regime My full remarks to students and faculty at Grennell College.

New — I was fortunate to speak in front of students and faculty at Grinnell College in Iowa tonight about the business of independent journalism, the current state of media under Trump 2.0, and billionaire control.

I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:

And now for some backstory -- Bringing the Science Reporting Navigator into the world (out TODAY at @theopennotebook.bsky.social) was a true journey.

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DEAL ALERT: Take advantage of early bird rates for #SciWri25! For writers, editors, authors, journalists, institutional writers, communications managers, students, and anyone working to translate science for the non-scientist. Join us.

Early bird rates end tomorrow, Oct. 1

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We have some exciting (and some bittersweet) news at @theopennotebook.bsky.social today! 🧵 🧪

Editorial Team - The Open Notebook Meet the people of The Open Notebook. Siri Carpenter, co-founder and editor-in-chief. Jeanne Erdmann, co-founder and editor-at-large.

and as of today, to welcome her into the role of ✨Deputy Executive Director✨ at @theopennotebook.bsky.social. Congratulations and thank you, Rachel! www.theopennotebook.com/editorial-te...

We have a little more than $800 to go to reach our goal!

Help the The Natural History Society of Maryland fund their new shark science and conservation exhibit, which I'm working with them to design! 🧪🦑🌎🦈

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Outside In: Covering Communities as an Outsider - The Open Notebook Plenty of important science stories happen in communities where some people, for a variety of valid reasons, might be hesitant to talk to journalists coming from outside their borders or culture. That...

“We’re the ones seeking something from this community, so we should be able to compromise as much as we can,” says @clahchischiligi.bsky.social, in this story from @willvh.bsky.social, with @johnvaillant.bsky.social, @ohyeahitscouch.bsky.social and others.
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An Evening With Carl Zimmer, science journalist and book author Carl Zimmer is an award-winning New York Times columnist and author of 15 books about science. His talk, "Science, science communications and science jo...

I'm headed to Notre Dame next week to give a public lecture on Thursday 9/25 about science writing in an age of <waves hands> all this. Details here: science.nd.edu/events/2025/...

If you're an early-career journalist, consider applying for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's paid, mentored fellowship and follow in the footsteps of @katherinejwu.com, @janehu.bsky.social, @sciwriabdul.bsky.social, @1juliarosen.bsky.social, @celiaford.bsky.social and many more! Deadline: 10/31.