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Science Communication: Science journalism

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Science journalists can stimulate public debate in areas where science and technology impacts the social and natural worlds. But how can effective science journalism be encouraged in the developing world?

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Opinions and Analysis

Vaccine research, Havana The media is crucial in the global fight for health

The media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.

14 November 2008 | EN | FR

Ocean circulation, Earth simulator center Planet before profit for climate change films

Films and television programmes about climate change should be made freely available beyond their initial broadcast, argues Nalaka Gunawardene.

4 November 2008 | EN


News and Features

Arab world debuts its first science news website

The Arab world has launched its first science news website, with the aim of communicating researchers' work to the public.

3 November 2008 | EN | FR

Arabic newspaper Writers honoured in first Arab science journalism awards

The winners of the first Arab Science Journalism Awards — established to encourage Arabic science coverage — have been announced.

12 September 2008 | EN

Practical Guides

Man using wifi in the street How to set up a science blog

Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.

30 September 2008 | EN | 中文

Reporting science news for television

Television is a challenging format for science news. Rehana Dada gives some tips for success.

30 July 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文