BBC environment correspondent sounding alarm bells over online coverage
By Sarah Ripplinger
The sheer complexity of current science journalism issues makes it difficult to give readers all the information they need in short, snappy sentences, Black said during his presentation of News on the Net: A Green Future. more

Trusting science news in a Web 2.0 world
By Anna Olejarczyk
In the world of Web 2.0, personal web and social networking, the “omygawd” stories get a lot of attention. Three scientists discuss how the new online tools give people control, letting them learn and check facts in their own way. more

The art and science of a press conference
By Kyle Harland
Dr. Jaymie Matthews presented research on a planet named Gliese 581C, which is just the right distance away from a star to sustain life. As if possible alien life weren’t interesting on its own, Matthews’ presentation included elegant analogies, social relevance, historical anecdotes, and humour that had the audience in stitches. more