Category Archives: Science Blogs
The Guardian, Observer and Wellcome Trust launch new prize for budding science journalists
The Guardian, Observer and the Wellcome Trust have launched a new prize for budding science writers. In an article on the Guardian’s website, journalist Alok Jha launches the prize and gives a few tips on how to get started in … Continue reading
Should Science Journalists Take Sides?
Should news be presented as a ‘view from nowhere’ or should science journalists bring in their own opinions when reporting science stories? That was the central topic of a debate last night at the Royal Institution, chaired by Fiona Fox … Continue reading
BBC Launches New Environment Blog
Take a look at the new environment blog, ‘Earth Watch’, maintained by the BBC website’s Environment Correspondent, Richard Black: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/richardblack/
Science Blogging 2008: London, 30 August
Tomorrow (30 August) sees the first conference dedicated to science blogging. ‘Science Blogging 2008: London’ will be held at the Royal Institution and is jointly organised by the RI, Nature Networks and DIUS. The conference will bring together science bloggers … Continue reading
National Science and Engineering Week 2008
Today sees the launch of National Science and Engineering Week 2008 (7- 16 March). This initiative, funded by DIUS and coordinated by the BA and the Engineering and Technology Board, is an opportunity for all ages to get involved in … Continue reading
New Darwin Initiative Launched
The UK Research Councils and ‘Darwin 200′, a collection of organisations across the UK planning events and activities to celebrate Darwin’s 200th birthday in 2009, have today launched a new website which aims to connect Darwin’s work and evolutionary research … Continue reading
Blogging Science: 28 February
An event taking place tomorrow night, organised by the Royal Institution, provides the opportunity to meet those contributing to popular science blogs, including Dr Ben Goldacre, behind the Guardian’s ‘Bad Science‘ column and blog. The bloggers (Dr Ben Goldacre, Dr … Continue reading