Science news brings you the latest discoveries in health, technology and the environment. We also examine the implications of these findings for our daily lives and the larger world around us. Our stories aim to be both accessible and authoritative.
Getting a story into print and online is an all-staff effort. A minimum of one content editor sees every story before it goes live, and editors work closely with writers to make sure the news is clear, important details are included, and that all relevant information is presented. Editors also help shape headlines and create visuals to accompany the story—whether that’s a glowing hydrogel fish, a microscale flower made of DNA fibers or a bacterially inspired robot. The design director and assistant art directors choose and edit photos, video and infographics—or create them themselves. Finally, our web production and social media teams put it all together online and on Facebook, Twitter and other platforms.
Scientific research is ongoing, and rarely does a single study fully answer a question. Our writers and editors strive to place the results of any new study in context, using phrases like “suggests” or “could” when a finding is not certain. Many scientific papers are released under embargo to journalists—and often to other news organizations—a few days in advance of their public release, giving our staff time to write a comprehensive story about the research.