"The story of 20th century sociologist Robert Martinson offers an object lesson on the power, and peril, of science communication, writes Project Fellow Ashley Belanger.
"Dogs, the Law, and the Uncertain Science of Smell
KSJ Project Fellow Peter Andrey Smith scrutinized the use of dogs as “sniff” witnesses — and found it was clouded by cultural assumptions and biases.
"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.
"Thinking About Words in Science
Science writers translate complex jargon for lay audiences, but sometimes it’s the simplest terms that require the most explanation.
"Long Road: Field Reporting During a Pandemic
With the country in the grip of Covid-19, a reporter traveling to Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles asks: Should I be doing this story now?