"KSJ Project Fellow Peter Andrey Smith scrutinized the use of dogs as “sniff” witnesses — and found it was clouded by cultural assumptions and biases.
"Alumni Notes: Books, Celebrity Shout-Outs, and a New Magazine in the Middle East
A recurring roundup of news about former Knight Science Journalism Fellows, featuring Federico Kukso’s compendium of what the fellows have been writing.
"‘Timber Wars’ Podcast Wins 2021 McElheny Award
Entries from The Boston Globe, Detroit Free Press, The Arizona Republic, and Boston’s WBUR also earned recognition.
"What the Seed Means to Society
While researching the origin and evolution of corn, Lourdes Medrano discovered a powerful story of dedication and self-sacrifice.
"An Outbreak Reporter Puts Down Her Pen
As Covid-19 raged, Amy Maxmen took the long view, speaking to historians, political scientists, and public health experts about the roots of epidemics.
"In ‘Kill Shot,’ Jason Dearen Takes Aim at a Medical Murder Mystery
The former KSJ fellow talks about the origins of his debut book, and the extensive reporting process that brought it to life.