science journalism

The air is nasty in Seattle today. A white smog has settled all over the city, as far as the eye can see.

One of the biggest problems with journalism -- particularly science journalism -- is the fact that many people who practice it aren't qualified to do so.

Geopolitical analyst George Friedman wrote in his book The Next 100 Years that cultures go through three phases: barbarism, c

The online news arm of the journal Science is a solid source of information. However, recently it made a very strange editorial decision that could potentially harm its reputation.

The Gray Lady has gotten raunchy in her old age.

Let's pretend that researchers are investigating acts of violence between players during hockey games. And let's further pretend that they are interested in determining if violent behavior has a racial component.

A few weeks ago, the media ran wild with an outlandish claim that an extra glass of wine will take 30 minutes off of your life.

I've been a science writer and editor for nearly eight years. During this time, I've learned a few things.

Alcohol is bad again. Sometimes, epidemiologists tell us it's good, but today, they're telling us it's bad. What else is bad? The study that arrived at that conclusion.

I will never be out of a job because literally, every single day, something idiotic is trending either on Google or Twitter. Today, the trending term is "Rubber Duck."