Podcasts about Science journalism

Few writers have captured the wonder of science through storytelling as powerfully as Dava Sobel. In this episode, we celebrate her remarkable career and her recent honor as the recipient of The Planetary Society’s 2025 Cosmos Award for Outstanding Public Presentation of Science. Mat Kaplan, senior communications advisor at The Planetary Society, sits down with Sobel for a conversation about the human lives behind great scientific discoveries, from Galileo and Copernicus to the women of the Harvard Observatory and Marie Curie’s lab. Later in the show, Jack Kiraly, our director of government relations, joins us with an encouraging update on our public advocacy campaign to save NASA science. And don’t miss What’s Up with Bruce Betts, where we reflect on the role of science communicators and share a fresh Random Space Fact. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-cosmos-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comScience and parenting journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer returns to discuss the importance of self-compassion and how to practice it, why conveying a growth mindset is much more helpful to kids than giving compliments about fixed qualities, misconceptions about resilience (and what the science really says), the difference between trauma and healthy distress, and her new book, HELLO, CRUEL WORLD: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times. Behind the paywall, we get into the evidence on how detrimental academic pressure is to kids, how to support and challenge children who are insatiably curious without making them feel pressured, how to teach kids media literacy and critical thinking skills, how to navigate screen time and social media with kids, and more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Melinda Wenner Moyer is an award-winning science journalist whose work explores the intersection of science and everyday life. She's known for her deep dives into subjects that have both scientific and societal implications, often addressing issues that are relevant to parents and families. Her writing often challenges popular beliefs and provides readers with a clearer, more informed understanding of issues in child development, parenting, and the social sciences.Moyer is a contributing editor at Scientific American magazine and a regular contributor — and former columnist — at The New York Times. Her first book, How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, was published in July 2021 and won a gold medal in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards. Her second book, Hello Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times, was published on May 27, 2025.Moyer was the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Science Journalism award from The Society for Personality and Social Psychology and the 2019 Bricker Award for Science Writing in Medicine. She has a master's in Science, Health & Environmental Reporting from NYU and a background in cell and molecular biology. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley. Learn more and subscribe to her Substack at melindawmoyer.substack.com.If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it!Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.Contains affiliate links to Bookshop.org, where I earn a small commission for any purchases made.

In this episode, Marcel speaks with Dr. Martina Preiner, who leads the Geochemical Protoenzymes group at the MPI for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg. In this episode, they discuss Dr. Preiner's unique career journey - from studying chemistry to working in science journalism, before returning to academia to investigate the origins of life.Learn more about Dr. Martina Preiner's work at:https://www.mpi-marburg.mpg.de/martina-preinerRemember to follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offspringmagazine_thepodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/offspring-magazine-the-podcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MaxPlanckPhDnetFor feedback, comments, or suggestions, contact us at offspring.podcasts@phdnet.mpg.de. Check out our Offspring Blog for more content: https://www.phdnet.mpg.de/outreach/offspring-blogIntro & Outro music composed by Srinath Ramkumar: https://twitter.com/srinathramkumarPre-Intro jingle composed by Gustavo Carrizo: https://www.instagram.com/carrizo.gusSee you soon!

Emily is a science writer, AuDHDer, and ND-affirming coach.They share online about neurodivergence topics and accuracy in science journalism as The Neurodivergent Well.In this episode, we talk about best practices as a consumer of science info online, especially via social media. If you don't have time or capacity to read journal articles, what CAN you do?Emily shares multiple approaches to being a better online citizen when we take in and share information.There's also a lovely bit about the complexity of identity, and whether the labels we use are accurate and useful.p.s. Emily has a doctorate in the Philosophy of Science, and over 10 years professional experience in writing and editingFind Emily online: The Neurodivergent Well websiteMedium writingInstagram @the.neurodivergent.wellTikTok @the.neurodivergent.well (posting this Jan 18th so we'll see...)Mentioned in the episode: The small Case Western study that found a 42% increase in resting info rate in autistic brains (with 19 children)An article about the DSM disorders disappearing in statistical clustering of psych symptomsExperimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary Life (course)Resources:Transcript DocEmail NewsletterLike Your Brain community space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die ShownotesSciComm PalaverWissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.

Guest host Syd Smith is joined by Bob McDonald, science journalist, author of Just Say Yes.

Lynne Peeples is a freelance science journalist, specialising in the environment, public health and medicine. She holds a M.S. in Biostatistics from Harvard and an M.A. in Science Journalism from New York University. Her writing has appeared in Huffington Post, Nature, Scientific American and The Atlantic, amongst others. A 2020-2021 MIT Knight Science Journalism fellow and a finalist for the 2018 National Association of Science Writers long-form reporting award, on this episode of Little Atoms she talks to Neil Denny about her new book The Inner Clock: Living in Sync With Our Circadian Rhythms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Chivers is a journalist who writes a lot about science and applied statistics. We talk about his new book on Bayesian statistics, the biography of Thomas Bayes, the history of probability theory, how Bayes can help with the replication crisis, how Tom became a journalist, and much more.BJKS Podcast is a podcast about neuroscience, psychology, and anything vaguely related, hosted by Benjamin James Kuper-Smith.Support the show: https://geni.us/bjks-patreonTimestamps0:00:00: Tom's book about Bayes & Bayesian statistics relates to many of my previous episodes and much of my own research0:03:12: A brief biography of Thomas Bayes (about whom very little is known)0:11:00: The history of probability theory 0:36:23: Bayesian songs0:43:17: Bayes & the replication crisis0:57:27: How Tom got into science journalism1:08:32: A book or paper more people should read1:10:05: Something Tom wishes he'd learnt sooner1:14:36: Advice for PhD students/postdocs/people in a transition periodPodcast linksWebsite: https://geni.us/bjks-podTwitter: https://geni.us/bjks-pod-twtTom's linksWebsite: https://geni.us/chivers-webTwitter: https://geni.us/chivers-twtPodcast: https://geni.us/chivers-podBen's linksWebsite: https://geni.us/bjks-webGoogle Scholar: https://geni.us/bjks-scholarTwitter: https://geni.us/bjks-twtReferences and linksEpisode with Stuart Ritchie: https://geni.us/bjks-ritchieScott Alexander: https://www.astralcodexten.com/Bayes (1731). Divine benevolence, or an attempt to prove that the principal end of the divine providence and government is the happiness of his creatures. Being an answer to a pamphlet entitled Divine Rectitude or an inquiry concerning the moral perfections of the deity with a refutation of the notions therein advanced concerning beauty and order, the reason of punishment and the necessity of a state of trial antecedent to perfect happiness.Bayes (1763). An essay towards solving a problem in the doctrine of chances. Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London.Bellhouse (2004). The Reverend Thomas Bayes, FRS: a biography to celebrate the tercentenary of his birth. Project Euclid.Bem (2011). Feeling the future: experimental evidence for anomalous retroactive influences on cognition and affect. Journal of personality and social psychology.Chivers (2024). Everything is Predictable: How Bayesian Statistics Explain Our World.Chivers & Chivers (2021). How to read numbers: A guide to statistics in the news (and knowing when to trust them).Chivers (2019). The Rationalist's Guide to the Galaxy: Superintelligent AI and the Geeks Who Are Trying to Save Humanity's Future.Clarke [not Black, as Tom said] (2020). Piranesi.Goldacre (2009). Bad science.Goldacre (2014). Bad pharma: how drug companies mislead doctors and harm patients.Simmons, Nelson & Simonsohn (2011). False-positive psychology: Undisclosed flexibility in data collection and analysis allows presenting anything as significant. Psychological Science.

This week we had a fabulous conversation with multi-award winning science journalist Dr Jackson Ryan. Jackson is a former molecular biologist and current freelance science journalist with a focus on longform and narrative non-fiction science writing. He served as the Science Editor at CNET.com between 2018 and 2023 and was the 2022 winner of the Eureka Prize for Science Journalism. In 2024, he is co-editing the Best Australian Science Writing anthology -- and you should buy it! His longform writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, The Monthly and Nature.  You can follow Jackson and learn more about his work here: https://www.jacksonwryan.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonryanscience https://x.com/dctrjack https://sjaa.org.au (Jackson is President of the Science Journalists Association of Australia) https://www.linkedin.com/company/science-journalists-association-of-australia You can read Jackson's Antarctica stories here: https://linktr.ee/dctrj 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comScience and parenting journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer joins us to discuss the real risks of social media and smartphones for kids (and all of us), what the popular book THE ANXIOUS GENERATION gets wrong about the science on teens and technology, the similarities in the discourse about tech and “ultraprocessed” food, diet culture in the parenting space, how to raise kids to have a healthy relationship with technology and smartphones, and more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to rethinkingwellness.substack.com. Melinda Wenner Moyer is a science, health and parenting journalist and is a regular contributor — and former columnist — at The New York Times. She writes the parenting Substack Is My Kid the Asshole?, which has more than 24,000 subscribers from 159 countries. Her first book, How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, has been published in 13 languages and won a gold medal in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards. Her second book, Hello Cruel World: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times, will be published in the summer of 2025. Melinda was the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Science Journalism award from The Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the 2019 Bricker Award for Science Writing in Medicine, and her work was featured in the 2020 Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology. She has taught science journalism at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and the CUNY's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. She has a master's degree in Science, Health & Environmental Reporting from NYU and a background in cell and molecular biology. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley with her husband, two children, and her dog.If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die ShownotesSciComm PalaverWissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.

The long wait is OVER! Part 2 of WHY ARE WE SO OBSESSED WITH FAME discussing one of our generations favorite topics: FAME! Today I bring you Dr. Nazli Sanyuva, an USC's professor, to discuss the issue from an academic perfective and let me tell you... IT'S AMAZING!  Nazli Senyuva Offringa is a women's health communication expert, a health and science journalist, and a public health figure in Turkey. She received her PhD in communication from USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in 2020. Since then, she has been involved with multiple educational platforms to inform the public on the nature of the ongoing COVID pandemic, maternal decision-making, and infant health, and has been a frequent expert guest on CNN Turkey and many other news outlets.  As a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fellow, Offringa received her MA in Health and Science Journalism from Columbia Journalism School in 2014. She received her BA in Economics and Global Health and Health Policy from Princeton University in 2012. She has worked in health TV as a medical researcher and received an Emmy Recognition for her work in 2013. She is also the co-founder of the academic mentorship initiative, Senyuva Prep. Offringa is currently a lecturer at the University of Southern California, where she is teaching upper-level undergraduate classes in health communication and celebrity studies. This is PART 1 because this chat is so complex I could seriously do a whole season just on FAME and maybe we will! 

SEASON 3 IS HERE!  I am so proud to share our 60th episode discussing one of our generations favorite topics: FAME! Today I bring you Dr. Nazli Sanyuva, an USC's professor, to discuss the issue from an academic perfective and let me tell you... IT'S AMAZING!  Nazli Senyuva Offringa is a women's health communication expert, a health and science journalist, and a public health figure in Turkey. She received her PhD in communication from USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in 2020. Since then, she has been involved with multiple educational platforms to inform the public on the nature of the ongoing COVID pandemic, maternal decision-making, and infant health, and has been a frequent expert guest on CNN Turkey and many other news outlets.  As a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fellow, Offringa received her MA in Health and Science Journalism from Columbia Journalism School in 2014. She received her BA in Economics and Global Health and Health Policy from Princeton University in 2012. She has worked in health TV as a medical researcher and received an Emmy Recognition for her work in 2013. She is also the co-founder of the academic mentorship initiative, Senyuva Prep. Offringa is currently a lecturer at the University of Southern California, where she is teaching upper-level undergraduate classes in health communication and celebrity studies. This is PART 1 because this chat is so complex I could seriously do a whole season just on FAME and maybe we will!    You can follow DR. Naz on IG HERE!

Astronomer Scott Miller (Maysville Community & Technical College) tells us what we can see in the night sky in April, and how to view the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Then, hear a recent interview by the 'Union of Concerned Scientists' with journalism professor Jesse Holland (George Washington University) about the past, present and future of science journalism. Here are the websites about the eclipse: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024 and https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa. Here is the full 'Union of Concerned Scientists' podcast of March 20, 2024 with Jesse Holland: https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/what-we-need-make-democracy-work. Here is how you can donate to Forward Radio: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wfmp-low-power-radio/forward-radio-s-7th-anniversary-pledge-drive. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science' is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville ‘Forward Radio' 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal

Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuche die ShownotesSciComm PalaverWissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.

Have you ever looked up at the moon in the night sky and wondered why it's there, how it was formed and  what effect it has had on us humans and animals down on Earth?Here to answer those questions and many more I'm joined by Rebecca Boyle. Rebecca is an award winning science journalist contributing to Scientific American, The New York Times and many other publications. She is author of the book, Our Moon: A Human History. How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Our-Moon-Celestial-Companion-Transformed/dp/1529342783Rebecca regales us with tales of the Moon's enigmatic origins and its silent yet profound influences on our planet—from the length of our days to the evolution of terrestrial life. Her book paints a stark portrait of the Moon's desolate beauty, and during our talk, she brings that imagery to life, reflecting on how this celestial body is a cornerstone of life as we know it.The dance between Earth and its Moon is a ballet of celestial mechanics and evolutionary impulses, one that Rebecca eloquently elucidates. She shares how the Moon's elliptical orbit and slow retreat from Earth have vast repercussions, from tidal forces that may have nudged vertebrates onto land to the synchronisation challenges between lunar and solar calendars that have fascinated human cultures for millennia. Our conversation wades through the interplay of light and time, considering how this relationship might even sway the rhythms of our own biology, affecting everything from plant behavior to human health.Our lunar odyssey concludes by casting an eye toward the future, questioning the implications of a Moon-less Earth and the current pulse of space exploration. As Rebecca and I discuss, space agencies are reigniting their lunar ambitions with programs like Artemis and international moon landings, paving the way for potential lunar tourism and the utilisation of Moon resources like water and helium-3. Yet, as we gaze ahead, we're mindful of the hurdles—environmental challenges like abrasive moon dust and the untapped mysteries of the Moon's far side. Join us to unravel these lunar enigmas and discover why our connection to the Moon is more than just a tale of tides and time, but a narrative deeply interwoven with the essence of our humanity.Links:https://rebeccaboyle.com/https://www.instagram.com/by.rebecca.boyle/https://www.undercurrentstories.com/https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstorieswww.undercurrentstories.com

In 2023, a flood of science journalists lost their jobs. At the same time, public trust in science continues to decline.Last year was a tough one for science journalism. National Geographic laid off all of its staff reporters, and Wired laid off 20 people. And the most recent blow came in November, when Popular Science announced it would stop publishing its magazine after a 151-year run, and laid off the majority of its staff.Beyond talented journalists losing their jobs, many people seem to be losing trust in science in general. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that only 57% of Americans think science has a mostly positive effect on society, down considerably since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.Is the waning trust in science reflected in the shrinking of science journalism?Ira talks about the current state of science journalism with Deborah Blum, science journalist, author, publisher of Undark magazine, and director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Sabrina Imbler, author and science reporter for Defector.Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. To stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

From a global pandemic to an ongoing climate crisis, science journalism has become a staple in our lives. But the threat and spread of misinformation has created a gap between the public and scientists. So how can science and journalism work in conjunction to mend this divide? This episode we speak with Amorina Kingdon about her work and the challenges she's faced as a science writer and journalist. Listen to the Best of the WWEST on Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, iHeart, Gaana, and Castbox Visit wwest-cwse.ca to learn more about WWEST and to listen to other available episodes.

At this point, we all know that biophilia literally means the love of nature, right? But have you ever stopped to consider its opposite, biophobia? If you're a regular listener of this podcast, we'd be willing to bet you haven't - and to be honest, we hadn't either until we met today's guest, science journalist Emily Harwitz. Emily's recent article, ‘Beware Creeping Biophobia' was picked up by multiple outlets like The Atlantic, The Tyee, and Haikai due to its insightful breakdown of the cycle that begins when humans become irrevocably disconnected from the natural world. Basically, disconnection leads to fear, which leads to outright rejection and even destruction. We were thrilled to catch up with Emily to break down the cycle of biophobia, how we can convert the biophobic to the biophilic, and we also dive into the reasons why humans are drawn to collecting rare species. Show NotesBeware Creeping Biophobia (Haikai Magazine)Humans Fondness for the Odd and Rare Make Us Particularly Overwhelming Predators (Haikai Magazine)I'll Go If You Go Podcast Emily Harwitz WebsiteEmily Harwitz Instagram Jackson Wild Summit - 2023 Media Lab FellowsKey Words: Biophobia, Biophilia, Nature, Outdoors, Journalism, Science Journalism, Ecosystem, Environment, Wildlife, Wildlife Restoration

In this episode, Melinda Wenner Moyer joins me to talk about her book, and a range of topics around bullying, raising kids that aren't selfish, and how to help our kids develop self esteem. We talk about: [4:40] How Melinda and I met, and an introduction to her book [7:40] The most surprising thing she learned while researching for her book [12:45] Bullying and the parents of kids who bully [13:50] Increasing our kids' theory of mind skills [17:30] Raising kids that aren't selfish [19:50] Leaning into conversations with your kids that you don't want to have [22:10] The message we send when we don't talk about race and gender [33:00] Can your child develop narcissism by bolstering their self-esteem too much? [36:20] How kids are affected by pressure applied by parents [40:35] Why parents care more about hitting milestones than their child's happiness [44:00] Advice she would give to her younger parent self Melinda Wenner Moyer is a science journalist based in Cold Spring, New York. She's a regular contributor to The New York Times, a contributing editor at Scientific American magazine, and a faculty member in the Science, Health & Environmental Reporting program at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Her first book, How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, was published in July 2021 and won a gold medal in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards.   Melinda was the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Science Journalism award from The Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the 2019 Bricker Award for Science Writing in Medicine, and her work was featured in the 2020 Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology.    Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling' Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Connect with Melinda LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindawennermoyer/  Instagram: www.instagram.com/melindawmoyer  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melindawennermoyer  www.melindawmoyer.substack.com  www.melindawennermoyer.com      Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php   

The assignments students do in STS modules today are nothing like what they used to be. These days, they build portfolios with all sorts of things: short writing, long writing, posters, blogs, in-class presentations. Add to these, projects like podcasts, film clips, campaign strategies, briefing papers, debates, and full-on project proposals. Research of different kinds. They all require hard work, creativity, and rising to the challenge. We diversify our curriculum because we know the future holds work as varied as we do ourselves each day. We want our students skilled up, practiced, and ready to go. Today's episode samples from this year's student-made podcasts. You'll hear projects from our undergraduate science journalism module, run by Dr Jean-Baptiste Gouyon. The assignment is straightforward: create a three-minute news feature about a recent piece of research at UCL. The piece must be suitable for use on as a news segment for radio or podcast. Students start with a recent press release, and they go from there. The piece must include a short interview segment with a researcher. They have a tight deadline, and they have to work pretty much with the tools they have through a laptop and their phone. This is real world work and pace as a freelance journalist. For you, I've brought together eight of the ones I like a lot. They're varied, and they deliver the assignment is different ways. We'll take a quick break in the middle, but I want to leave the students to deliver their work as they presented it. Links to all the detail are in the show notes. The whole syllabus for HPSC0107 Science Journalism: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/sites/sts/files/hpsc0107-science_journalism-syllabus_2022-23.pdf Tracks TRACK 1. People Over 50 Often Sleep Better | Lydia Yallop TRACK 2. Natural Language Modelled and Printed in 3D | Daphne Sarkany TRACK 3. Link Between Daily Active Movement and Better Cognition in Mid-life | Emile Stuglyte TRACK 4. We're Ignoring Impact of Long Covid | Mandy Huynh TRACK 5. Importance of Breastmilk Bacteria for Healthy Gut in Babies | Omar Al Hashimi TRACK 6. Time in Nature Can Improve Wellbeing | Isobel Hutt TRACK 7. Fast-lived Invasive Species Pose Greatest Challenge | Federico Citterich TRACK 8. Doctors of the Earth: Seismologists Sense the Earth's Pulse | Andrea Lekare Details about each track are available on the episode page: https://profjoecain.net/27-top-stories-in-science-journalism-from-sts-students-wearests Host Professor Joe Cain, UCL Professor of History and Philosophy of Biology https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain/ Music credits Intro and Exit music “Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 “Silly Intro,” by Alexander Nakarada https://filmmusic.io/song/4786-silly-intro Both are available on the website: filmmusic.IO Music in intervals is a loop created in GarageBand. Podcast information WeAreSTS is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, or to leave feedback about the show: https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast

Ryan speaks with Melinda Moyer about how the death of her family dog became an opportunity to teach her children about emotions, why feelings of powerlessness led her to write her best-selling book How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, why encouraging curiosity is a fantastic way to help kids grow up with positive outlooks on life, and more.Melinda Moyer is a journalist and author whose work focuses on parenting, science, and medicine. She is a contributing editor at Scientific American magazine and a regular contributor at The New York Times, as well as a faculty member in the Science, Health & Environmental Reporting program at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Her first book, How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, was published in July 2021 and won a gold medal in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards. Melinda's many accolades include the 2022 Excellence in Science Journalism award from The Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the 2019 Bricker Award for Science Writing in Medicine, and first place prizes in the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. Her work can be found at melindawennermoyer.com and on Twitter @lindy2350 and Instagram @melindawmoyer.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

We live in the information age. The quality of the information we receive determines the quality of our decisions and the effectiveness of our actions. It is also no secret that money holds influence, and the methods through which we obtain information, as well as the economic dynamics of the building science and construction industry, are undergoing constant change.We invite you to join us in exploring the significance of Building Science Journalism in today's world. Our conversation features two accomplished, knowledgeable, and profound authors who have dedicated themselves to this field: Brian Pontililo and Aaron Fagan. Along the way, we will delve into the evolving role of bloggers and social media influencers within the AEC industry. We will also acknowledge the fact that manufacturers now possess multiple avenues to convey their public relations and marketing messages to their target audiences.Throughout our discussion, we will highlight the value of journalism, storytelling, and the adherence to journalistic standards, such as fact-checking. We encourage you to participate in this captivating dialogue and, perhaps, gain a fresh perspective that will enable you to engage more meaningfully with your favorite building science and construction channels.———-Brian PontililoBrian Pontolilo has spent the better part of the last 20 years as a journalist, writer, and editor covering residential design and construction at Fine Homebuilding magazine and GreenBuildingAdvisor.com. Brian has a degree in professional writing, worked for a short time at local newspapers, and has worked in landscape construction, as a painter, and as a carpenter before coming to the Taunton Press, and during the three breaks he has taken from office life. On his current hiatus from full-time employment, Brian is designing and building what he hopes will be a pretty good house in northwest Connecticut.Aaron FaganFormer associate editor for Fine Homebuilding, Aaron has written and edited for a disparate list of publications, including The Economist, Penthouse, and Scientific American. He has also worked as a welder in a window factory, as a screw-machine operator, and as a remodel/repair carpenter. Educated at Hampshire College and Syracuse University, Aaron is the author of three poetry collections: Garage, Echo Train, and A Better Place is Hard to Find.

Journalist, News Analyst, Anchor, Political Scientist, Philosopher Lover. Twitter: https://twitter.com/SyedMuzammilOFL?s=20 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SyedMuzammilOfficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@syedmuzammilofficial7067 00:00 Introduction or Lack thereof 00:12 Educational Background 01:31 The Role of Institutional Education (Chomsky) 02:35 How to remain a student in this educational system? 03:39 Thinkers are born not furnished. 06:36 Hitler and Nietzsche, Anti Semitism, Marxism. 11:54 'I don't follow Nietzsche thats not the point' 13:54 Problem with ultimate solutions. 17:50 The theory of Everything Futile Endeavour? 23:36 The benefit of Utopian Ideals and Practicality of current mediums and Politics 27:13 The role of propaganda 33:48 Skepticism and Curiosity 36:03 The rise of Celebrity politicians and entertainers. 39:49 How to keep journalistic integrity 43:51 Combating Right Wing Radicalism. 48:05 Fighting Defeatism and Nihilism 51:00 The unsuitable Truth. 54:26 Is morality Innate? 01:01:53 How to create a Democratic individualistic Society. 01:05:21 Why Bad News Spreads more than Good News. 01:07:21 The TV News Casting pitfalls. 01:17:06 George Carlin and Syed Muzammil Shah Life Parallel 01:18:32 Resistance by TV Channel 01:20:06 Machiavellian Tactics 01:23:15 Nation State and the Pashtun Movement 01:25:53 Pan-islamism 01:29:04 Israel-Palestine Conflict, Kashmir-Pakistan India Conflict 01:33:06 How china is treating muslims 01:35:20 A glimmer of hope

Melinda Wenner Moyer is a science journalist and contributing editor at Scientific American magazine. Recently, Melinda received the Excellence in Science Journalism award from The Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the 2019 Bricker Award for Science Writing in Medicine, and her work was featured in the 2020 Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology. But that's only recently. She's been writing about science for major outlets for years and doing it really, really well. In 2021, she released her first book—How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, which is a great parenting book that actually cares about evidence from behavioral science.We talk about how she got started and her new book, but we also do a deep dive on a 2017 feature article she wrote for Scientific American about whether legal access to guns actually deters crime and makes people safer ("More Guns Do Not Stop More Crimes, Evidence Shows"). It's a really great example of what science journalism can be, and I wanted to know every step of how something like that gets written.You can find the rest of this summer's science communication podcast series here.For a transcript of this episode, visit this episode's page at: http://opinionsciencepodcast.com/episodes/Learn more about Opinion Science at http://opinionsciencepodcast.com/ and follow @OpinionSciPod on Twitter.

Science journalist and author, Melinda Wenner Moyer joins us to talk about her first book, How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes. Her work was published in July 2021 and won a gold medal in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards. Melinda is also a regular contributor to The New York Times, a contributing editor at Scientific American magazine, and a faculty member in the Science, Health & Environmental Reporting program at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. She was the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Science Journalism award from The Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the 2019 Bricker Award for Science Writing in Medicine, and her work was featured in the 2020 Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology. Tune in on Wednesday, May 17 @ 6pm EST!

Arjit Jere, is a biologist, science communicator, and popular science writer based in India. Arjit has written about the lifecycle of antlions, competitor behavior in hummingbirds, climate change, and the critically endangered Amboli toad that's found only in the mountains of Western India.I met Arjit during the Science Journalism Forum, a global gathering of science journalists, communicators, and students. The forum is a virtual event, and as you know, virtual events make it possible to learn from people you would never meet otherwise. Like Arjit!  In this episode, we discuss Arjit's experiences as a science journalist and what he would like to write about next.Let's join the conversation. CLICK HERE to engage with the transcript for this episode.What do you think of this format? How does it help you relate to the guest and their work?Please share your thoughts here (https://talaterra.com/contact). LINKSArjit Jere on LinkedInArjit's blog, Nature and FootballSaevus MagazineRoundGlass SustainDr.Pankaj Koparde, Chatur Ullu Evolutionary Ecology Lab, MIT World Peace University, PuneMaharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) World Peace UniversityCentre for Environmental Education, Pune Articles:A. Jere, Global warming and climate change - Current scenario. Biotechnology (2013) View Article A. Jere, Circle of Life, Saevus. December 2017 - February 2018, p. 66 (2017) View ArticleA. Jere, Hummingbirds and their hidden daggers. Manthan, Volume 2.2, 3 (2020) View articleA. Jere, Meet the Tiger Toad. Youth for Nature Magazine (2022). Accessed 11 Jan 2023. https://yfnmagazine.wordpress.com/2022/10/12/meet-the-tiger-toad 

Today, Debbie talks to Jane Brody, the renowned New York Times columnist who until last year wrote the popular weekly Personal Health column. In this episode, she reflects on her 57-year career at the Times. They talk about how she moved from biochemistry to journalism and how she got hired by the Times at age 24.Instead of wilting under discouraging words from the editor who was interviewing her for a job, she responded, "Mr. Rosenthal, if I didn't think I could do this job, I wouldn't be here." Abe Rosenthal was the managing editor and later the legendary executive editor of The New York Times. Jane applied her no-nonsense style to reporting, writing with a distinctive mix of personal anecdotes, interviews with experts and scientific fact. She started the Personal Health column in 1976 (right when Debbie was starting work as a reporter). She  invented the topic of personal health with the goal of teaching readers how to lead better, healthier lives. The column covered everything from common diseases to cancers to death and dying, as well as wellness, exercise, and nutrition.Jane talks about what it was like to be a woman in an almost all-male newsroom and how squeamish editors wouldn't let her use the words sexual intercourse or penis. She changed that. She also tells us why she decided to retire at age 80 and what her new retired life looks like. Debbie hopes you'll enjoy listening to this episode as much as she did recording it. Jane Brody does not disappoint on the topic of making the most of growing older. Mentioned in this episode or useful:Jane on WikipediaJane's WebsiteJane's NYT pageJane's books on AmazonJane Brody and Dr. Anthony Fauci on Staying Fit and Focused at 80 (Tara Parker-Pope, The New York Times, May 20, 2021) Articles by Jane BrodyPersonal Health; With more help available for impotence, few men seek it (The New York Times, Aug. 2, 1995)Surgical Implants Correct Impotence (The New York Times, June 12, 1979)Female Orgasmic Theory Challenged (The New York Times, September 21, 1972)Farewell column: Farewell, Readers, It's Been a Remarkable Ride (The New York Times, Feb. 21, 2022)Column about her husband's death: When the Only Hope Is a Peaceful Ending (The New York Times, March 15, 2010)Column about her 80th birthday: A Jane Brody Birthday Milestone: 80! (The New York Times, May 17, 2021) Articles about Jane:Thanks, Jane Brody, for Nudging Us to Be Better (Tara Parker-Pope, The New York Times, Feb. 24, 2022)After Decades as the Nation's Leading Health Columnist, Jane Brody Retires (Cornell Alumni Magazine, 2022) Mentioned writers and editors:Human Sexual Response by Masters and Johnson  (first published in 1966)Walter SullivanClifton Daniel, a Managing Editor Who Set a Writerly, Courtly Tone In Shaping The Times, Dies at 87 (The New York Times, Feb. 22, 2000) Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide. Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners.  Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

George Szpiro is an Israeli-Swiss applied mathematician and journalist who made a name for himself as the author of popular mathematical essays and books.

In this episode of Science Journal, we spoke to Christina Paschyn, professor of health and science journalism at Northwestern University in Qatar, and professor Scheherazade Safla-Gafoor about science journalism, the training that goes behind it, and the challenges that science journalists face. Tune in to hear about harmful clickbait science articles and the importance of extensive research and peer-reviewed articles in science journalism. 

Ingrid Espinosa is a science communicator and researcher. She recently completed her masters program in science communication at the Imperial College London. We talked about pursuing graduate studies abroad, the roots of science journalism in the Philippines, important lessons about Philippine science journalism history, lessons learned as an MsC student, advice for aspiring science communicators, and more. How to contact Ingrid: Twitter: @ingridmespi Email: cingridmespi@protonmail.com

                                                              Ellen Ruppel Shell tells us why you "Should rise above your assumptions", why we  should "Question received wisdom"  and " Don't take business matters personally " hosted by Duff Watkins. About Ellen Ruppel Shell Ellen Ruppel Shell is an author, investigative journalist and Prof. of Journalism at Boston University  where she co-directs the Graduate Program in Science Journalism. She conducts research, teaches, and writes on issues relating to science and economic policy and social justice. Prof. Ruppel Shell is the author of hundreds of published articles, reviews and essays. She's a long-time contributing editor for The Atlantic, writes on issues of science, social justice, economics and public policy for Science, Scientific American, the New York Times opinion and book pages, The Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Discover, The New York Times Magazine, The Boston Globe and the Washington Post. She has served as an editor for a wide range of national publications and for public broadcasting and is sought frequently as a commentator on issues of science and the press. Prof. Ruppel Shell has authored four books translated into more than a dozen languages, The Job: Work and Its Future in a Time of Radical Change (Crown, October, 2018); Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture (Penguin, 2009), The Hungry Gene (Grove, 2002), and A Child's Place (Little Brown, 1992). Prof. Ruppel Shell has been a Vannevar Bush Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Fellow in Occupational Health and Safety at Harvard University Medical School. She lectures widely on topics in science communication and public policy, as well as economic and social justice. She has served both as a Bush Fellow at MIT and as a Fellow in Occupational Health and Safety at Harvard University. Episode Notes Lesson 1: Trust yourself (but not too much) 05:09 Lesson 2: Don't take business matters personally. 08:14 Lesson 3: Demand evidence and extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence.12:23 Lesson 4: Question received wisdom. 19:01 Lesson 5: Rise above your assumptions.27:39 Lesson 6: Be self-confidant enough to give others the benefit of the doubt.31:25 Lesson 7: Feelings trump facts in many matters, “rational” can be overrated.24:14 Lesson 8: You're bored because you're not paying attention. 37:10 Lesson 9: Don't mistake hurt and guilt for anger. 42:22 Lesson 10: Empathy is not compassion. 45:56

Dr Norman Swan is a multi-award winning broadcaster, journalist and commentator. He is the host and creator of the Health Report, on ABC Radio National. He is a guest reporter on Four Corners, a regular panelist on ABC Television's The Drum and was medical host of Channel 10's Biggest Loser for six seasons. He has won numerous awards for his journalism and broadcasting, including Australian Radio Producer of the Year, three Walkley National Awards for Australian journalism and Australia's top prize for Science Journalism – the Michael Daly Award – twice. He was awarded the Medal of the Australian Academy of Science, an honour that had only been given three times. Here is a link to Norman's latest book - So You want To Live Younger Longer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early on in his coverage of COVID, journalist Ed Yong realized it was more than just a science story — it was an omni-crisis. His journalism focuses on exposing the cracks in society exacerbated by the pandemic. He delivered this lecture as part of the Lind Initiative Future of the Media series at the University of British Columbia in April 2022.

An Example from Science Journalism in Current Times Joe Whittaker has an MSc Nutritional Therapy, from the University of Worcester. He has published two meta-analyses on the effects of diet on testosterone, and is currently working on another two related research projects for his PhD. He runs a clinic helping people optimize their health and well-being, using nutritional therapy and functional medicine. For more information please see - https://www.joewhittakernutrition.com/ This episode is hosted by Dr. Shawn Baker MD. Find him at https://shawn-baker.com Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction, interest in health and fitness, paleo 03:01 Testosterone and cortisol, men's fertility 05:06 Fatty meat and testosterone 09:34 Cortisol increases and decreases 14:22 Low-fat diets and testosterone 19:42 High-protein, high-carb diets 23:30 Disingenuous journalism 28:15 Dietary trends, men's fertility, women's fertility, agricultural revolution, industrial revolution, processed foods, sugar, refined oils, junk food, endocrine distrupting chemicals 34:21 Whole foods versus processed foods 36:29 Diet versus fertility trends 39:58 Hunter gatherer population fertility rates 41:54 Meat-based diet vs. plant-based diet 46:42 Prostate cancer and testosterone 47:59 Testosterone, exercise, muscle protein synthesis 52:30 Dietary cholesterol and muscle protein synthesis https://revero.com Invest In Revero: https://republic.com/revero Fill Out the Food Reaction Survey: https://www.questionpro.com/t/AUBnjZpQqC Book a Carnivore Coach: https://revero.com/book-a-coach/ Book a Coaching Session: https://revero.com/book-a-coach/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.revero.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://revero.com/subscribe/ Join the Community: https://revero.com/join/ . ‪#revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation   #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree  ‪

Ilya Kolmanovsky is a popular science superstar in Russia. Like so many anti-Putin activists, he's just made the most wrenching decision of his life. 

Join us as we interview Dr. Maya Wei-Haas who works as a science journalist for National Geographic.  Dr. Wei-Haas has a PhD in geoscience, has done top-tier research.  In our discussion, she explains why she decided to pivot and use her extensive background to write interesting articles about our amazing planet.  This was not an easy decision for Dr. Wei-Haas to make as writing did not come naturally - just another obstacle for her to overcome.  Sit back and listen to this intriguing discussion about Earth science, writing, and life.Dr. Maya Wei-Haas has an impressive CV:  See below.  She has a PhD in Geoscience, but now works as a science journalist for National Geographic.  Science Journalist for National Geographic - particular affection for Rocks and Reactions, Assistant Editor - Smithsonian MagazineAmerican Academy for the Advancement of Science Fellow in 2015PhD in Earth Science from Ohio State UniversityASCE Excellence in Journalism Award 2021AGU's Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism (2020)National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow (2010-2015)——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: www.planetgeocast.com 

Award-winning investigative journalist and three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Heath talks about the process of researching and writing, and some of the key stories and scientists featured in, his new book, Longshot: The Inside Story of the Race for the COVID-19 Vaccine.

On December 31, 2021, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on Spotify posted an episode with an interview with physician Dr. Robert Malone full of misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine. This sparked outrage, a letter from a group of medical professionals, scientists and educators to Spotify and a series of creators pulling their content from the platform. Science Vs., a podcast produced by Gimlet Media which is owned by Spotify, decided to take a stand too.Listen to the episodes of Science Vs discussed here: - Misinformation: What Should Our Tech Overlords Do: bit.ly/3u2aaUY- Joe Rogan: The Malone Interview: bit.ly/3tduljk

Dr. Maya Wei-Haas has an impressive CV:  See below.  She has a PhD in Geoscience, but now works as a science journalist for National Geographic.  Dr. Wei-Haas has had to overcome some major obstacles to become a professional journalist.  Join us in this interesting discussion about a recent article on Daylight Saving Time.Science Journalist for National Geographic - particular affection for Rocks and Reactions, Assistant Editor - Smithsonian MagazineAmerican Academy for the Advancement of Science Fellow in 2015PhD in Earth Science from Ohio State UniversityASCE Excellence in Journalism Award 2021AGU's Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism (2020)National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow (2010-2015)——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.buzzsprout.com/ 

Rasheda Mayner is my big sister, a Certified Project Manager and Certified Scrum Master in the cybersecurity industry. She graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) (HBCU) with a Bachelor of Science Journalism, Public Relations. Known as a lifetime learner who loves to bake, travel, and interior decorating, she shares 3 tips for entering the tech industry. In this season six episode opener, we talk about her job history, being a part of the Atlanta Crimes (Monster) Podcast, hosting events like Book Clubs, and spearheading our family reunion, as well as Being a Black Women in Tech since 1999. Her first Remote job Why she Loves the Tech Industry Where she wants to Travel to next  What she wants her legacy to be Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashedamayner/ Send her an email at rzmayner@yahoo.com Listen to a previous episode featuring our father: https://bit.ly/3IJJ9Mf Listen to more episodes for free on your favorite streaming platform: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2NYapeh Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2TdAZ87 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/33gUj9j Pandora: https://pdora.co/2PLMUXo TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2RKrnjU Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2JUqGzA Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3ceqWql Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2XrAd6V

In this episode of Science Journal Podcast, Dr. An Nguyen, a former science journalist and current professor at Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom joins us for a discussion about science journalism in the global south. Dr. Nguyen highlights the importance and implications of conducting science journalism in the global south, while also shedding light on the challenges that science journalists may face.

About Our Guest:Jamison is a Professor of Communication at he University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication, Director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, and the co-founder of FactCheck.org, a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. She received the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences in 2020 for her nonpartisan work in public discourse and the development of science communication to promote public understanding of complex issues.Her guest lecture, which we are not unable to publish here, was sponsored by the Center for Science Communication Research and co-sponsored by the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact and the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics.Find Kathleen Hall Jamieson online:University of Pennsylvania Faculty PageKathleen Hall Jamieson on Google ScholarShow Notes: Coming soon!Read the transcript for this episode: Coming soon!Want to listen to this interview a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts:iTunesStitcherSpotifyFind more Demystifying Media talks on YouTubeWatch our Q&As with media experts on fake news, data journalism, privacy in the age of Google, indigenous media, technology trends, Facebook algorithms, and so much more.

In today's episode, we interview Jennifer Welsh, an independent science writer. We talk about how she got into science, her early career, and how she became a science writer. Jennifer dives into her processes and tools as an independent writer, working on different projects and how it gives her the ability to learn from different disciplines.     It was great to talk with Jennifer; you can find her on Twitter at @MicrobeLover or visit her website microbelover.com to learn more about Science Journalism.  You can also find us on Twitter at @MicrobiGals or visit us at microbigals.com.

This bonus episode features additional material from my chat with science writer Michael Marshall from Episode 7.  We explore key themes from Michael's book The Genesis Quest, in which he  entertainingly explores the history of the scientific study of life's origins.  We also dive deep into the contemporary ethical challenges of science journalism and communicating scientific findings to the public.

Should we trust social science research? What is the open science movement? What is the "file drawer" effect? How can common sense help social science dig itself out of the replicability crisis? Is social science in the West too focused on interventions for individuals? How useful is the Implicit Association Test? How useful is the concept of "grit"? How should journalists communicate confidence or skepticism about scientific results? What incentive structures stand in the way of honestly and openly critiquing scientific methods or findings?Jesse Singal is a contributing writer at New York Magazine and cohost of the podcast Blocked and Reported. He is also the author of The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills, which came out April 6, 2021, and which you can order here. You can read more of his work at jessesingal.substack.com.Further reading:"Want to End Bullying? Get the Popular Students to Help" by Jesse Singal

Should we trust social science research? What is the open science movement? What is the "file drawer" effect? How can common sense help social science dig itself out of the replicability crisis? Is social science in the West too focused on interventions for individuals? How useful is the Implicit Association Test? How useful is the concept of "grit"? How should journalists communicate confidence or skepticism about scientific results? What incentive structures stand in the way of honestly and openly critiquing scientific methods or findings?Jesse Singal is a contributing writer at New York Magazine and cohost of the podcast Blocked and Reported. He is also the author of The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills, which came out April 6, 2021, and which you can order here. You can read more of his work at jessesingal.substack.com.Further reading:"Want to End Bullying? Get the Popular Students to Help" by Jesse Singal[Read more]

Tangent on LinkedInTangent on TwitterLearn more:'The Great Indoors' on AmazonEmily Anthes Official SiteWELL Building CertificationFeatured stimulus: Project Parachute (https://www.enterprisecommunity.org/)Project Parachute on the Real Deal1:48 - We are an indoor species after all4:03 - Rethinking how to use our buildings5:38 - Remote Work: Lessons & predictions for the Real Estate Industry9:06 - Data-driven decisions to improve productivity & office space usage15:40 - WELL Certification: Advancing health and wellbeing in the office22:17 - Stimulus: Project Parachute, helping vulnerable renters23:50 - Implementing active design to create healthier spaces in cities30:55 - How can cities beat Global Warming: Resilient buildings & Amphibious architecture34:02 - Improving cooperation between Real Estate & climate scientists35:53 - Discomfort Zone: Evidence-based design requires political and social reform38:07 - Emily's advise to a 20-year old starting their career in Science Journalism

How do you judge quality articles and information? Join the guys as they get insights from science journalist Kara Marker (Credle). From legitimate writers' credentials to the temptations of composing click bait, plenty gets discussed. Also tune in for quick analysis of a new study on how low-carb diets may help maintain metabolic rate after dieting. Finally, huge thanks to strong supporters like these - Jacob, Michael, Jacob2, Jacob3, and Isaac. You are appreciated! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id308382038 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z0G3cnDGEo

A government climate change report was released last week and summarily dismissed...by the government. It was a worrying development, to be sure — but it was also only the latest chapter in the long history of scientists' unheeded warnings. Back in 1988, Andrew Revkin started covering global warming, beginning with a cover piece for Discover Magazine (and later for The New York Times). Last summer, he spoke with Brooke about the lessons he's learned in thirty years of coverage — and what they mean for how humankind might be able to navigate a much warmer future.  Revkin's piece on thirty years of climate change reporting was in the July issue of National Geographic. He is also the co-author of Weather: An Illustrated History: From Cloud Atlases to Climate Change. He is now Strategic Adviser for Environmental and Science Journalism at the National Geographic Society. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.