Science-writing award deadlines are near.

Entries for the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards must be postmarked by August 1, 2013.

" The awards recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience and honor individuals (rather than institutions, publishers or employers) for their coverage of the sciences, engineering and mathematics," according to their sponsors.

These awards are considered to be among the best of the awards for science writing. Information on how to apply is available here.

-Paul Raeburn