Use third person. The news sections of Nature, Science, New Scientist, and Science News are excellent models. Balance, fairness, and perspective are important. In reporting on controversies, seek and include comment and perspective from the various opposing parties. The Forum column consists of brief, lively, well-written columns of comment and opinion generally no more than 1,000 words.
Space allows only one or two per issue.
The Follow-Up column is for response from persons whose work or claims have been the subject of previous articles. The original authors may respond in the same or a later issue. Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor are for views on matters raised in previous issues. Letters should be no more than 225 words. Due to the volume of letters received, they cannot be acknowledged, and not all can be published.