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SciLine@sciline· 12d

ICYMI: This week's local story angle newsletter highlights resources and tips for covering cyclospora, West Nile, peptides, AI in schools, and more. Check it out and sign up: mailchi.mp/79a8b265c518...

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SciLine@sciline· 14d

Reporters—covering vaccination rates in religious and cultural communities? We have a reporting guide that helps ground your news stories in accurate cultural contexts. bit.ly/4pOPMDl

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SciLine@sciline· 14d

📰 Reporters: Covering humidity, climate change, and health impacts on deadline? Get access to our FREE TV bundle—featuring expert insights from Dr. Jane Baldwin @ucirvine.bsky.social. Includes raw & soundbite videos, VOSOT, and a time log. Request now: bit.ly/4xdi4K8

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SciLine@sciline· 15d

With measles outbreaks on the rise nationwide, journalists play a crucial role in sharing accurate information. Our free reporting guide offers practical tips and best practices for covering vaccines—helping you inform your audience with clarity and confidence. Access the guide: bit.ly/44Mzcdv

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SciLine@sciline· 15d

TV reporters—in a state using or discussing desalination plants? You can book a 1-on-1 15-minute Zoom interview (7/28) for FREE with engineering expert Dr. David Jassby @uclaengineering.bsky.social to discuss how this technology works, who can benefit & possible drawbacks: bit.ly/4yKkMIr

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SciLine@sciline· 16d

Reporters—when a vaccine conspiracy emerges in your community, how do you cover it? Our guide on this topic is freely available to help you plan your coverage with evidence-based research about both debunking and "prebunking" misinformation. bit.ly/4yFaoBO

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SciLine@sciline· 20d

ICYMI: This week's newsletter offers reporters free resources on covering midterm elections, wildfire smoke, the cyclosporiasis outbreak, data centers, and more. Sign up to get local story angles delivered to your inbox every Wednesday: mailchi.mp/c1f01059dc45...

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SciLine@sciline· 23d

Reporters—covering heatwaves this summer? Learn how they impact community health and infrastructure at our July 21 (1 p.m. ET) media briefing with @krisebi.bsky.social @uwsph.bsky.social and Dr. Line Roald @uwmadison.bsky.social plus on-the-record reporter Q&A: bit.ly/44DVXAg @aaas.org

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SciLine@sciline· 23d

Covering vaccine hesitancy or measles outbreaks in our community? Check out our reporting guide on what causes vaccine hesitancy and how to cover it: bit.ly/4wR0uLA @aaas.org

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SciLine@sciline· 26d

ICYMI: Our drought management media briefing full video, transcript, and data resources with @trentford.bsky.social, @eakoebele.bsky.social, and Dr. Debra Perrone is free for reporters to use, clip & quote for news stories: bit.ly/4fmv60v @aaas.org

SciLine@sciline· 28d

Reporters—covering the proposed overhaul of federal science funding? Our latest reporting resource explains how the proposal breaks with precedent, which research organizations could be affected, and where to find resources to help localize news stories. bit.ly/4f0Ootr

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SciLine@sciline· Jun 18

TV reporters—is your state ready for hurricane mass evacuations? Book your 15-minute 1-on-1 Zoom interview with civil engineering expert Dr. Brian Wolshon (LSU) to learn the latest research to share with your community: bit.ly/44nR2mF @lsuengineering.bsky.social

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SciLine@sciline· Jun 18

ICYMI: This week's Matter of Fact newsletter offers local angles, data, and science evidence for stories on voting by mail, oil prices, solar energy, 3D-printed guns, and more: mailchi.mp/ed72f34e366a...

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SciLine@sciline· Jun 4

Reporters—is your city hosting World Cup games? Our interview with Dr. Douglas Casa covers what the science shows about how heat may affect players and fans. Soundbite, VOSOT, and full video are free to use, clip, and quote in news stories: bit.ly/4um7KgZ

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SciLine@sciline· Jun 4

ICYMI: This week's newsletter helps reporters with local story angles on topics like the World Cup, domestic violence grants, FEMA staffing, proposed science funding cuts, and more. Check it out and sign up: mailchi.mp/37be38b820b7...

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SciLine@sciline· May 28

Reporters—covering the end of the school year and what that means for childcare and food access for kids? This week's newsletter offers local story angles on this, plus coverage of oil prices, summer warming trends, 2025 crime data, and more: mailchi.mp/69e6975bd239...

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SciLine@sciline· May 21

Reporters—get tips for local story ideas in our latest newsletter! Covering Memorial Day cookouts and how beef prices may affect consumers? Hurricane season? The farm bill's update on ethanol use? Current job market for recent college grads? Check it out: mailchi.mp/0b3f65a5a42b...

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SciLine@sciline· May 8

ICYMI: The latest Matter of Fact newsletter from SciLine covers local news angles on mifepristone access, Supreme Court voting ruling impacts, flight costs, Colorado River water agreements, and more. To read and subscribe: mailchi.mp/8584582d4013...

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SciLine@sciline· May 4

Scientific experts—Refine your interview skills and learn more about how to engage with the media to share your research and expertise at our no-cost webinar on May 13 (2-3 p.m. ET). Registration is now open: bit.ly/429ibJc #SciComm

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SciLine@sciline· May 1

ICYMI: The latest Matter of Fact Newsletter features ways to localize stories on data centers, Eastern wildfires, bird migrations, marijuana reclassification, and more. Check it out here and sign up to get it sent to your inbox every Wednesday: mailchi.mp/35c70a72e8ce...

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SciLine@sciline· Apr 22

TV reporters—Book a free Zoom interview with Dr. James Lowenthal on 4/23 to learn about the science behind the Lights Out Program and how it protects birds during spring migration: bit.ly/4vJ9UZV

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SciLine@sciline· Apr 20

Start your week with tips on localizing science-based stories! Last week's newsletter covered topics like long-term effects of the Iran War on things like fluoride, new SNAP rates, low snowpack, and more. Check out the issue & share with a fellow reporter: mailchi.mp/f32f0b0b029e...

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SciLine@sciline· Apr 17

Reporters—sign up for our FREE Beyond the Basics training on 4/22 (2-3 p.m. ET) to learn how to sort through & weigh conflicting evidence to make sure you’re accurately representing the state of the science on any given topic: bit.ly/4sJYe6l #SciComm @aaas.org

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SciLine@sciline· Apr 9

Local reporters—need help localizing the federal budget proposal? Looking for data resources to help strengthen the science in your stories? Check out this week's Matter of Fact newsletter for resources on school budgets, Forest Service cuts, and more. mailchi.mp/21e3424c05c9...

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SciLine@sciline· Mar 26

Local reporters: Want to make national stories resonate locally? Need credible data for your science coverage? This week’s Matter of Fact newsletter has resources on airport disruptions, ACA marketplace changes, and more. Get the latest tools here: mailchi.mp/0a8ec8854a3b...

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SciLine@sciline· Mar 24

🚨 We're hiring! SciLine is looking for a Data Viz & Graphics Intern to turn complex data into eye-catching visuals that empower journalists—especially local TV reporters—to tell stronger stories. Ready to make an impact? Apply by March 30, 2026: bit.ly/4rMPtZ1

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SciLine@sciline· Mar 23

🌟 SciLine is hiring! We’re seeking a bilingual Media Training Specialist to help us reach new audiences—like content creators, Spanish-speaking journalists, and scientist-communicators. Ready to make an impact? Apply by April 2: bit.ly/4d66Y2S

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SciLine@sciline· Mar 23

🚀 Passionate about #SciComm, content creation, and Spanish-language news? SciLine is hiring an Engagement Intern for summer 2026! Apply by March 30 to help connect journalists with science experts: bit.ly/3Pe0mFK #Hiring #Internship

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SciLine@sciline· Mar 23

🎤 Scientists & research institutions: Want to boost your science communication skills? Apply for our no-cost media training workshops! Limited spots—apply by March 24. Don’t miss out! Details & application: bit.ly/4utx4CQ @aaas.org @sciencecareers.bsky.social @sacnas.bsky.social

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SciLine@sciline· Mar 16