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1. The Observatory

   Online and Overseas

   February 25, 2010 12:22 PM

   SAN DIEGO—What a difference a year makes. The intense handwringing over the future of science journalism in the wake of job losses in traditional print media seems to be waning, as the focus in this transition era shifts toward how... Continue reading

2. The Observatory

   Better Communication Begets Trust

   February 23, 2010 10:18 AM

   SAN DIEGO—Amidst growing polarization and public confusion over global climate change, there has been plenty of finger pointing about the shortcomings of scientists, politicians, and the media. Critics charge that all these parties have long failed to plainly and clearly... Continue reading

3. The Observatory

   Notebooks Aside…

   October 20, 2009 10:24 AM

   When American science writers donned their cowboy boots to travel to the University of Texas in Austin for their annual meeting, they—like much of the world—found themselves Skyping, tweeting, live video streaming and using other digital technologies that made the... Continue reading