Science Journalism's Finest Moment
Channel: New America
Date: 2020-07-03

Science journalism might be having its biggest moment yet. From providing crucial public health information to debunking sensationalized vaccine studies, the pandemic has proven the important role of science journalists, and how poor science journalism can lead to dangerous misinformation. As some science journalists rocket to viral fame, we might be observing the beginning of a new, improved age of science journalism.

Join Future Tense on Thursday, June 25 for less than an hour at 4:00 pm EDT to consider the post-pandemic future of science journalism.

Featuring:

Laura Helmuth, @laurahelmuth
Editor in Chief, Scientific American

Carl Zimmer, @carlzimmer
“Matter” Columnist, New York Times

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