I had the honor of editing this essay by my friend and colleague @astrolisa.bsky.social. As she wrote in her pitch: "Space exploration is never separate from the planet it starts on and the people who live there." www.sciencenews.org/article/moon...
On the event of James Watson's death, I highly recommend this 2023 commentary from @matthewcobb.bsky.social and Nathaniel Comfort with crucial new insights into the discovery of the double helix. (And also check out Cobb's brand new biography of Francis Crick) www.nature.com/articles/d41...
You can’t really blame arXiv for the decision to stop publishing computer science stuff (given the flood of slop) but this is also a textbook example of a global public good being gratuitously degraded www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Disgusting union-busting behavior by Condé Nast. Journalists hold power to account, including at our own employers. They should be returned to work ASAP.
The cuts mark a dramatic shift in oversight at a time when the US has never been more dependent on foreign food.
Audiences doubt the benefits of AI-generated imagery in news are worth the risks, new study finds www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/audi...
As Maria shared, the work of the @sn-media-guild.bsky.social is not just part of the mission of the @society4science.bsky.social it’s the whole reason the Society exists in the first place!
Sign the petition to tell management: Fair contract NOW!
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@society4science.bsky.social and CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social, is this the work culture you wanted? Is this what you've been fighting against your workers for these past 560 days?
@sciencenews.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social #ISEF #ISEF2025
"... innovative ways to strengthen the camaraderie we built over the years. Instead our leaders doubled down and created two employee streams — remote and in office — hurting both parties in the process." @sujatagupta.bsky.social
"When pandemic restrictions lifted, I had hoped the company would create a new normal, one that valued and recognized the myriad ways in which we all showed up to work even when we could not show up in person. I had hoped the company would find ..."
"I want to keep sharing the wonder of the universe with our readers alongside a strong team with sustainable working conditions, where all of our contributions are valued and respected equally." @astrolisa.bsky.social
"We’ve demonstrated that we can do our jobs, and do them well, from all over the country and even world. We’ve built a collaborative team that thrives on trust and respect. But we need the support of our employer to keep delivering the award-winning reporting we’re known for." Jill Sakai
"The pandemic proved we can do award-winning science journalism from anywhere in the world. I and my colleagues who are fully remote continue to prove it every day. If only the Society could see that it’s the work and the people that matter, not where they sit and when." Chris Crockett
"Clear, informed reporting is as crucial now as it has ever been. Yet it doesn’t always feel like that work is appreciated. Our CEO has gotten raises that outpace my salary — as well as some other people on staff — while many of ours barely keep up with rising costs." @viruswhiz.bsky.social
Our remote workers may not be able to join the #picket, but they have things to say too!
"I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
I'm so proud of my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social colleagues, who have been picketing in front of the schmancy new @society4science.bsky.social building ALL DAY LONG. They are so cool and smart and funny and have so much freaking stamina 🥹
Something’s in the air today after a successful election night — I could barely record this interview over the sound of people honking as they drove by in support of the workers!
People walking a picket line holding signs
So grateful for the Science News alumni, @wbng.org, @mlexguild.bsky.social, other friends, family , neighbors and loved ones who have come out to support us today! You can show your support by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU
I may be biased but all strikes need to have violins, dinosaur costumes, a live sketch artists, and bird facts
560 days without a contract is too long. Support @sn-media-guild.bsky.social in their 24 hour strike. Give em a follow and sign their petition.
Say it loud and say it proud! Fair contract now! @society4science.bsky.social
Striking workers carrying signs that say "Fair Pay Now" (made out of magazine covers) and "We want to write news not signs!"
Our workers are some of the most creative people in the business. We'd rather put that creativity toward writing the news than these awesome signs
We're entering hour three of our 12-hour picket on day 560 of negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social. This contract is way overdue!
This is a subskeet
*not where we want to be.
This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
Our remote employees are showing up today too!
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Looking to support our cause? Sign our petition calling for a fair contract!
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Science News is preparing to strike ✊
