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. Thread from @siricarpenter.bsky.social at @theopennotebook.bsky.social

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!)

“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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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. www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...

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 sciencewriters2025.o...#SciWri25!

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

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! 🧪🦑🌎🦈 www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...

“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. 🧪

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.

So thrilled to get to know the newest cohort of @theopennotebook.bsky.social's Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring program. Led by the incomparable @sandeepr.bsky.social, this program brings together 16 early-career science journalists for three months of guided discussion & peer support.

Welcome to the September 2025 Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program cohort at The Open Notebook! www.theopennotebook.com/2025/09/12/w...

Would you like some good news? A new vaccine has just been approved for protecting koalas from chlamydia, which is one of their leading causes of death.

I’m giving a (rescheduled until Thursday) free public talk about marine biology, ocean conservation, and sharks! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Mongabay is looking for an investigative researcher (buff.ly/Rx8t1EF) and reporter and an investigations editor (buff.ly/zFNwIoR ). (Both remote).

CNN Digital is hiring a climate and weather editor (five locations, US). buff.ly/1YoQC3a

Re-upping this in light of the $1.5 billion settlement. Authors, make sure you register your details (see thread)👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...

Learn more about Science Journalism Forum, founded by @saadlotfey.bsky.social, and this year's hybrid event, #SJF25, whose theme is "Science Journalism at a Crossroads: Rethinking Trust, Funding, and Innovation. TON's @siricarpenter.bsky.social is a speaker and TON is a community partner!

School has started! Have you explored our new sample syllabus for anyone getting started in science writing, whether you’re an instructor putting together a “Science Journalism 101” curriculum, or a freelancer looking to firm up your foundation in the core skills of the craft?🧪

I'm beyond grateful to the judges for highlighting my work on the dismantling of the US scientific enterprise. This award goes out to the brave federal workers who have participated in my stories and helped the public to cut through the noise and chaos. Your stories are being heard.

Our new project is live. A group of us former Polygon folks have come together to build something new: Rogue. We're a worker-owned, reader supported gaming site. You can read all about our goals and ideas on our (gorgeous) website. Please check us out and share us with your friends!

ICYMI: I am offering a free online 2-hour crash course in how to write and publish a scientific paper, perfect for students and early career researchers about to write their first paper. The world of scientific writing and publishing can be confusing, but I'm here to help! 🧪🌎🦑

AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.

🧪 Hello everyone! Please join me and others from @theopennotebook.bsky.social team TOMORROW, Aug. 26 at 2 pm ET for a Town Hall event on Zoom, where we’ll kick off our 15th-birthday celebration! BRING YOUR OWN CAKE! 🎂 This event will be recorded. Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

For my next story with @thexylom.com, I'm looking to interview researchers and science professionals who have left the U.S. for Asia due to Trump. They can be Asian nationals who returned to their home countries, or Americans who are seeking greener pastures overseas. Please email or DM me!

Revelations about hard-to-reach people, companies, organizations, and government agencies are just waiting to be unearthed in the public domain, writes @stephaniemlee.bsky.social, who talks to @laurenweberhp.bsky.social‬, @dangaristo.bsky.social,‬ ‪and others about how to do just that. 🧪

🧪🦑🌎🦈 Please share and please tag friends who might be interested in this opportunity!

Are you an early-career international science journalist? On Fri, Aug. 15, join the International Students Slack Community for a Pitch Slam with editors @rachelcourtland.com, @wwrfd.bsky.social, and @laurenjyoung.bsky.social. Join the Slack and learn more. www.theopennotebook.com/internationa...

JUST AROUND THE BEND: #SciWri25 program launch! Together w/ @sciencewriting.bsky.social we're getting ready to debut a new conference website and a program that's full of events for science writers, by science writers. Visit sciencewriters2025.org#SciWri25on Aug 12 for the reveal Registration opens Sept 4

Are you a current freelancer? Considering freelancing? Have an interest in hiring and working w/freelancers? Join us for today's member social at 1 pm ET hosted by the Freelance Committee. Link for today's event: www.nasw.org/events/... Not a member yet? Visit nasw.org/join

Please join me and others from the @theopennotebook.bsky.social team on August 26 at 2 pm ET for a Town Hall event on Zoom, where we’ll kick off our 15th-birthday celebration!

This year, The Open Notebook turns 15. That's 15 years of supporting journalists and we’re thrilled to celebrate with our first-ever Town Hall on Aug. 26. Will you join us? 🧪 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Friends, it’s never been more important for scientists to break out of the ivory tower and engage with the public. My course- which you can take for graduate school course credit, continuing professional education credit, or just to learn a new skill- can help. Please share! 🧪🦑🌎🐠🦈 #SciComm

An AI slop factory apparently tried to rewrite our article about AI not replacing workers en masse, but hit the paywall... so just summarised the paywall. If this is the robot that takes my job I'll be v embarrassed

come work with MEEEEE (and rob) (and some other great people)

I'm teaching my six-week asynchronous science editing class through @efafreelancers.bsky.social again!

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Did you miss our previous collaboration with the Association of Health Care Journalists on digital safety? This webinar was filled with concrete tips and advice for journalists and others. VIEW THE RECORDING: www.nasw.org/events/... COLLECTED RESOURCES: www.nasw.org/page/co...

We are interrupting our regularly scheduled summer fundraising activities to ask for your support for our friends at @thexylom.com, who are facing an existential crisis. The Xylom needs to raise $7,500 this month to avoid shutting down operations. fundrazr.com/the_xylom?re...