today, after 6 decades, the arecibo observatory is shutting down after years of weathering hurricanes, earthquakes, budget cuts, a pandemic-induced shutdown & the loss of its main instrument and plans for the site's future -- as an education center -- have yet to be solidified

Hillary was a storm in a place that usually doesn’t get them. The Associated Press’s ⁦@borenbears⁩ reports on the factors that led to it happening. apnews.com/article/8e9d54…

I became a science writer because I love science in all its forms. My latests gig is taking me to report about the weather in #WashingtonDC for Currently. You can subscribe to the daily newsletter with a hint of my particular humor and advice here: currentlydc.beehiiv.com/p/sep-6-2023

The Newmark J-School will be at this year’s National Association of Science Writers (NASW) national conference and we can’t wait to engage with this amazing community. Also looking forward to seeing alums like ✍🏻💻 Myriam Vidal Valero 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 and Diara J.🌍 in action! #SciWri23 #NewmarkJ

So I spent the day traveling to and from airports, and across the country for the #SciWri23 conference in Denver this weekend. Five people told me, unprompted by my background or this event, that they don’t trust the media, the news or journalists. Here’s what they said 1/🧵

I finally met my amazing teacher Diara J.🌍 in person! The Newmark J-School is rocking this year's National Association of Science Writers (NASW) conference. #ScienceWriters23

Me embarga una pena enorme saber que esta extraordinaria mujer ya no está con nosotros. Y me siento verdaderamente afortunada de haber podido coincidir con ella en esta vida. Gracias por todo Estrella. Descansa en paz 😢😢

Estrella was an amazing journalist and person who had a beautiful impact on those who met her, in Mexico and abroad. As I read this news I'm at the National Association of Science Writers (NASW) conference where I keep meeting people who loved her and who I know will deeply miss her. May she rest in peace.

The Newmark J-School is in the house! They have an amazing science journalism program. Stop by the exhibit section and check it out. #SciWri23

Snapshots after our session about reporting on diverse communities. Can you see our faces of relief? Haha. It was such a pleasure to share the stage with the talented USAFacts, Bryan Pollard and Diara J.🌍!! #SciWri23

It's NASW members who make our National Association of Science Writers (NASW) programming come to its full, vibrant life. Many deep conversations seeded by Usha Lee McFarling ✍🏻💻 Myriam Vidal Valero 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈's #DiverseSciWri session at #SciWri23.

En la reunión anual de National Association of Science Writers (NASW), en Boulder, Colorado, también honraron y recordaron a Estrella Burgos. ¡Gracias ✍🏻💻 Myriam Vidal Valero 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈!

Mexico’s supreme court handed down a victory for reproductive health care. Translating it into increased access is a different story. Here's my most recent piece for Future Tense. slate.com/technology/202…

Here's one of my latest stories for CancerWorld.

Hello fellow science journos! I'm reporting a story on how to report and find stories and build sources outside of the journals. Could recommend an amazing science journalist with experience on reporting about science and academia on the ground? Thank you! #sciencejournalism

My most recent piece for CancerWorld dives deep into the hurdles doctors in Argentina face to develop their career, care for patients and have a good quality of life. #oncology #CancerResearch

🎙️Cada miércoles, en La Hora del Cafecito☕en @onda1190, nuestra directora Maritza L. Félix analiza la actualidad de Arizona en su columna #CruzandoLíneas: la semana pasada, el tema central fue la elección presidencial. 📲Más detalles: conectaarizona.com/el-dia-despues/ ➡️Arte: Daniel Robles

HOLY MOLY. Kamala Harris just DESTROYED Donald Trump!! This is FIRE. 🔥

Spend time with sources, connect with them as human beings, offer guardrails, consider whether you’re the right person to report the story. This and so many more gems at #SciWri24’s #BuildingTrust with Martha Mendoza, Priyanka Runwal, Rodrigo Pérez Ortega, Eric Boodman, and others.

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