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Online science community reacts to Obama's victory
By Heather Amos
Blogging scientists, activists and reporters debate science's future under President-elect Barack Obama.
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Economic crisis an opportunity to change:  Stephen Lewis
By Jodie Martinson
Stephen Lewis says the current economic downturn provides an opportunity to reassess the capitalist economic system in a time of climate change crisis.
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DNA Testing at the Click of a Mouse
By Monica Tanaka
Genetic testing is that much easier thanks to DNA kits that can be bought online for as little as $400. What can and should be done with genetic tests, however, was a question scientists explored at a Genome British Columbia public forum held October 22, 2008 at Vancouver's Science World.
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The Importance of the Editor in Science Journalism
By Stephen J. A. Ward
May 10, 2008

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Where do science stories come from?
The problem of “pipeline” journalism.
By Stephen J. A. Ward
May 10, 2008

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A Mix between Education and Stand-up Comedy
Conversations with Science Journalists on their Role in Society
By David Secko

May 10, 2008
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Who Do You Trust?
Finding the Right Sources Amid the Media Clatter
By Eric Jandciu

May 10, 2008
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Informed Science Journalism
How Much Do You Need to Know?
By Anna Fong

May 10, 2008
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BBC environment correspondent sounding alarm bells over online coverage
By Sarah Ripplinger
November 20, 2007
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Trusting science news in a Web 2.0 world
By Anna Olejarczyk
November 20, 2007
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How to Prevent a Media Earthquake

Seismologist Dr. Garry Rogers on the Press
By Trevor D’Arcy
January 29, 2008

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Recognizing Science Journalism
Trevor D’Arcy interviews Maurice Bridge, 2007 Webster winner for Science & Technology.
November 7, 2007
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Self-Medicating in a Fast-Paced Culture
Anna Olejarczyk rexamines research by Alan Cassels on self-medication and advertising.
November 7, 2007
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Prescription for Hype
Zerah Lurie examines media hype in science reporting.
March 21, 2007
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Taking the Slow and Bumpy Road
"Science Journalism: Hype, Spin, or the Real Thing?"
by Gwen Preston
March 14, 2007
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Science Journalism Program at UBC
A new Science Journalism project at the University of British Columbia funds research and workshops, establishes a graduate course in science journalism and provides financial assistance to students who intend to become science journalists, among other benefits.
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