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Sandeep Ravindran
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whysharksmatter.bsky.social
Nerrrrrrrrrrrds!

To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!

Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...

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a man in red swim trunks is standing in the ocean
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November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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whysharksmatter.bsky.social
ICYMI: I have a new commentary out in MongaBay about important new shark conservation research and what it means for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. The CITES COP starts today.

@wcs.org 🌎🧪🦑🐠

news.mongabay.com/2025/11/for-...
For sharks on the brink of extinction, CITES Appendix II isn’t protective enough (commentary)
Sharks are some of the most threatened animals on Earth, with approximately one-third of all species assessed as threatened with extinction on the IUCN Red List. These animals are not only older than ...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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timmarchman.bsky.social
WIRED is hiring for a senior politics reporter who will write our weekly newsletter; detailed job description below. This role will be based in New York or DC and report to me; the salary range is $95,000 - $132,000. condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
WIRED seeks an experienced journalist to cover national politics, particularly the Trump administration’s efforts to remake the federal government and how other power centers—Congress, tech oligarchs, and more—are responding. In this role, you’ll be responsible for breaking news consistently. We’re less interested in horse race drama than we are in the people making consequential decisions, whether in the White House, among local and national Democrats, or Silicon Valley, and the logic guiding their actions. To succeed in this role, you should be deeply sourced at both the top and working levels of government and politics and intimately familiar with the operational mechanics of the federal government; you will ideally also have good sourcing in and understanding of the tech industry. You should have a proven ability to deliver scoops, exclusives, and stories that can’t be found anywhere else. We’re interested in hard news and the ability to put new information into a broader context. A large part of this role is writing a politics-focused newsletter every week; the ideal candidate will understand how to leverage their reporting to attract and retain subscribers, engage audiences, and drive reader loyalty in a competitive news landscape. In addition to breaking news and regular newsletter sends, there are opportunities to work on long-form feature stories and collaborate with reporters across our coverage areas as part of this role as well. You should also be prepared to engage in a wide range of storytelling formats, such as social, podcasts, video series, and live events. This senior writer will report to WIRED’s Director, Politics, Science, and Security, and will be part of a growing and increasingly global newsroom of smart, kind, collaborative, and well-informed colleagues who are always brimming with ideas and eager to help each other out. This role is in-office (4 days/week) and will be based in our New York or Washington, DC offices.
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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theopennotebook.bsky.social
Reporters covering crime and public safety can strengthen their stories with scientific evidence. Here’s how to avoid common pitfalls and find ideas, resources and more. This week, the latest in our series of free Science Reporting Quick Tips, with @sciline.org. 🧪
Bringing Scientific Evidence into Any Beat: Crime and Public Safety - The Open Notebook
Daniel von Appen/Unsplash Just as police reports and witness accounts provide crucial information and context in stories about crime and public safety, scientific evidence similarly strengthens report...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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theopennotebook.bsky.social
Many freelance journalists lean on writing-adjacent work, even outside journalism, to support their passion for reporting and writing, writes @bwfund.bsky.social early-career fellow @skylerdware.bsky.social in this story w/ @hannahseo.com, @kkdfv.bsky.social, @jtsangwrites.bsky.social, and others. 🧪
Diversifying Your Freelance Work for Stability and Joy - The Open Notebook
It’s difficult to make a living on freelance journalism alone. To support themselves and avoid burnout, some freelance science writers expand their portfolio to include work outside of written news re...
www.theopennotebook.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Getting super excited to see fellow science writers at #SciWri25 this weekend! If you're an institutional science communicator, be sure to stop by our table at the Saturday Open House (12-1) and say hi. Can't wait!
sciencewriters.org National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · Sep 3
TOMORROW: Make plans to join your colleagues online or in person -or both! #SciWri25 registration opens Thursday. Early bird discount available until Oct 1.

REGISTRATION INFO: sciencewriters2025.o...
PROGRAM: sciencewriters2025.o...
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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blytheterrell.bsky.social
Reposting myself, which is a very cool thing to do, trust me.

If you'll be at #SciWri25 next weekend in Chicago, come see this fun panel I'm on!
blytheterrell.bsky.social Blythe Terrell @blytheterrell.bsky.social · Oct 21
Going to #SciWri25?? Come to the panel I'm on!

We'll be talking about lessons for science journalists from radio, standup, Shakespeare & fiction. I've heard the presentations from the rest of the panelists, and it's gonna be 🔥

1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9!
November 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Happy 15th anniversary to The Open Notebook! If this ridiculously generous project has helped you over the years, this is a great time to donate.
Thread from @siricarpenter.bsky.social at @theopennotebook.bsky.social
siricarpenter.bsky.social Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · Oct 24
It’s an opportunity for all those in our community who value the work we do to give back and help ensure that we can keep moving forward, even during these most challenging times. We’d be very grateful for your support today
➡️ www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers.... #TON15
The Open Notebook's 15th Anniversary - The Open Notebook
For 15 years, The Open Notebook has been the trusted home for journalists worldwide who cover science. What started as an experiment to demystify the craft of science writing has grown into a vital, g...
www.theopennotebook.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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sciencewriters.org
NEW AWARD ALERT: Enter your boundary-pushing #sciwri visual storytelling by Oct. 24.
npcinstitute.bsky.social National Press Club Journalism Institute @npcinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 24
🏆 Applications are now open for the Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling!

⭐ This award recognizes visual storytelling that pushes the boundaries of storytelling beyond text.

🗓 Deadline: 11:59 pm ET Oct. 24

Learn more & apply now: forms.gle/2dzXt54t6kSi...
October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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siricarpenter.bsky.social
Attending #SJF25? Check out the panel I’m moderating with @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber-Warren & @raminskibba.bsky.social on 10/30, talking about storytelling and trust in science. (Also see e-book giveaway info below!)
October 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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mattburgess1.bsky.social
“There are few things more dehumanizing than being told by a machine that you’re not real because of your face"

For the last month, I've been speaking to people living with facial differences and disfigurements about how face verification tech is failing them. Spoiler: things aren't going well
When Face Recognition Doesn’t Know Your Face Is a Face
An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services.
www.wired.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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rockefeller.edu
Don't miss this piece in @thetransmitter.bsky.social by @vcallier.bsky.social on @danielkronauer.bsky.social's latest work! His lab discovered that a protective screen of spurious transcriptional activity enables each olfactory neuron to express exactly one out of hundreds of olfactory receptors.
Ant olfactory neurons reveal new gene regulation mechanism
The mechanism enables each olfactory neuron in the ant to express exactly one out of hundreds of olfactory receptors.
www.thetransmitter.org
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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theopennotebook.bsky.social
Plus, we’re giving away 10 free e-books of The Craft of Science Writing, published by @uchicagopress.bsky.social! Tell us, what does trust in science journalism mean to you? We’ll collect responses in the comments here and you could win a free electronic copy!
The Craft of Science Writing
An indispensable guide for media professionals, scientists, and educators who want to hone their science writing craft or provide a resource for students.
www.theopennotebook.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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theopennotebook.bsky.social
We’re proud to partner with the Science Journalism Forum again this year, and you can use code TON50 for 50% off all ticket types at sciencejf.com!
Science Journalism Forum
virtual multilingual global event where science journalists, writers, publishers, scientists, students, and academia can share new ideas and thoughts in science journalism
sciencejf.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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theopennotebook.bsky.social
Join us at #SJF25 for a virtual panel on Thurs., 10/30 moderated by @siricarpenter.bsky.social with contributors to TON’s forthcoming book “The Best Science Stories and How They Work”: @scchak.bsky.social, Emily Laber Warren, @raminskibba.bsky.social.
How Journalists Reveal Science as a Human Process through Storytelling - Science Journalism Forum
This panel will explore how journalists can portray science as a human process, with all its uncertainties, challenges, and discoveries. Featuring contributors to The Open Notebook’s forthcoming book,...
sciencejf.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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virginiagewin.bsky.social
Journalist here

I’m interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. I’m on Signal ginnyg.04

Reposts are appreciated!
October 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
New — I was fortunate to speak in front of students and faculty at Grinnell College in Iowa tonight about the business of independent journalism, the current state of media under Trump 2.0, and billionaire control.

I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:
Truth, morality and independence in journalism under the second Trump regime
My full remarks to students and faculty at Grennell College.
www.thehandbasket.co
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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rachelzamzow.bsky.social
And now for some backstory -- Bringing the Science Reporting Navigator into the world (out TODAY at @theopennotebook.bsky.social) was a true journey.

www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...
October 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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sciencewriters.org
DEAL ALERT: Take advantage of early bird rates for #SciWri25! For writers, editors, authors, journalists, institutional writers, communications managers, students, and anyone working to translate science for the non-scientist. Join us.

Early bird rates end tomorrow, Oct. 1

sciencewriters2025.o...
September 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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siricarpenter.bsky.social
We have some exciting (and some bittersweet) news at @theopennotebook.bsky.social today! 🧵 🧪
September 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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siricarpenter.bsky.social
and as of today, to welcome her into the role of ✨Deputy Executive Director✨ at @theopennotebook.bsky.social. Congratulations and thank you, Rachel! www.theopennotebook.com/editorial-te...
Editorial Team - The Open Notebook
Meet the people of The Open Notebook. Siri Carpenter, co-founder and editor-in-chief. Jeanne Erdmann, co-founder and editor-at-large.
www.theopennotebook.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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whysharksmatter.bsky.social
We have a little more than $800 to go to reach our goal!

Help the The Natural History Society of Maryland fund their new shark science and conservation exhibit, which I'm working with them to design! 🧪🦑🌎🦈

www.southernfriedscience.com/help-support...
www.southernfriedscience.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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theopennotebook.bsky.social
“We’re the ones seeking something from this community, so we should be able to compromise as much as we can,” says @clahchischiligi.bsky.social, in this story from @willvh.bsky.social, with @johnvaillant.bsky.social, @ohyeahitscouch.bsky.social and others.
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Outside In: Covering Communities as an Outsider - The Open Notebook
Plenty of important science stories happen in communities where some people, for a variety of valid reasons, might be hesitant to talk to journalists coming from outside their borders or culture. That...
www.theopennotebook.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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carlzimmer.com
I'm headed to Notre Dame next week to give a public lecture on Thursday 9/25 about science writing in an age of all this. Details here: science.nd.edu/events/2025/...
An Evening With Carl Zimmer, science journalist and book author
Carl Zimmer is an award-winning New York Times columnist and author of 15 books about science. His talk, "Science, science communications and science jo...
science.nd.edu
September 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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siricarpenter.bsky.social
If you're an early-career journalist, consider applying for @theopennotebook.bsky.social's paid, mentored fellowship and follow in the footsteps of @katherinejwu.com, @janehu.bsky.social, @sciwriabdul.bsky.social, @1juliarosen.bsky.social, @celiaford.bsky.social and many more! Deadline: 10/31.
September 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM