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The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· 25d

With annotations by @raminskibba.bsky.social, @nadiadrake.bsky.social’s “Voyager 1's Immortal Interstellar Requiem,” originally in @sciam.bsky.social, is one of our selections in The Best Science Stories and How They Work. Pre-order here: www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

A preview of the cover of The Best Science Stories and How They Work, with photos of story author Nadia Drake and story annotator Ramin Skibba, who are featured in The Open Notebook's new book out soon

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· 26d

Our new book invites you to come along as reporters and editors deconstruct outstanding works of science journalism like this one: @jordanacep.bsky.social’s @quantamagazine.bsky.social story annotated by Dana Mackenzie. 👀 Check out more excerpts here: www.theopennotebook.com/2026/07/14/a...

Promotional graphic for the book The Best Science Stories and How They Work, edited by Siri Carpenter, showing the book cover, a sample annotated excerpt, handwritten note about inside annotations, and a yellow banner reading "New book drops on July 21."

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· 26d

Master Class spotlight: How to Spot Scientific Hype and Misinformation Looking to hone your scientific B.S. detector? After this six-installment course, you’ll be able to pick out statistical trickery, distortions, and conflicts of interest. www.theopennotebook.com/science-jour...

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The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· 27d

Featured in our new book, The Best Science Stories and How They Work: “How Rising Groundwater Caused by Climate Change Could Devastate Coastal Communities” by @kendrawrites.com (first in @technologyreview.com), annotated by @prosaaquino.bsky.social. Pre-order: www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· 28d

"CrossFit's 'Holy War': The Rise and Fall of Its Science Crusader" by @stephaniemlee.bsky.social, first in @buzzfeed.com News, is featured in our new book alongside annotations by @elaberwarren.bsky.social. Pre-order: www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· 29d

We’re excited to have “Mind Blender” by @ferrisjabr.bsky.social (first seen in @nytimes.com Magazine) with annotations by Bijal P. Trivedi in our new book, The Best Science Stories and How They Work. Pre-order here: www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· 29d

“I hope this book will find its way into your hands, and that you’ll soon be scribbling your own notes in the margins, adding to—maybe even arguing with—the annotations already there.” Read more from @siricarpenter.bsky.social in today's post: www.theopennotebook.com/2026/07/14/a...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Jul 13

Out next week! Our new book, The Best Science Stories and How They Work, features @edyong209.bsky.social’s “Fatigue Can Shatter a Person,” originally published in @theatlantic.com, with annotations by @amymaxmen.bsky.social. Pre-order: www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Jul 12

Publishing this month, our new book features “How the Mixed-Race Mestizo Myth Warped Science in Latin America” by Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, first seen in @nature.com, with annotations by @debbieponchner.bsky.social. Pre-order here: www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Jul 10

You can find Jessica Seigel's "The Truth About Lying," first in @knowablemag.bsky.social, featured alongside annotations from @sandeepr.bsky.social in our new book, The Best Science Stories and How They Work. Pre-order: www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Jul 10

The first selection in our new book is “How I Learned To Stop Worrying About Their Many Tiny Legs And Love The House Centipede” by @sabs.bsky.social (first in @defector.com), annotated by @maryroach.bsky.social. Pre-order: www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Jun 26

Master Class spotlight: How to find an angle for any science story Nailing down a good story often starts with finding a compelling angle. In this free, six-installment course, we deliver lessons to your inbox daily or weekly—whichever works best for you. www.theopennotebook.com/science-jour...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Jun 12

“[This book] will be cherished by the general public (and will be on my syllabi) for years to come.” —Seth Mnookin, author of The Panic Virus and director of The Graduate Program in Science Writing at MIT Pre-order your copy here: www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

A preview of the cover of our new book The Best Science Stories and How They Work with text that says With original pieces and annotations by: Mary Roach, Ben Goldfarb, Sabrina Imbler, Ashley Smart, Bijal Trivedi, Ed Yong and more!

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· May 12

Happening today at noon ET! Join us for a free, virtual Science & Health Reporting Workshop with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to share best practices and for vetting scientific claims and bringing scientific evidence into stories. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Mar 19

Join us and our partners at @retractionwatch.com for a free webinar March 26 about our new Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship. The event features Ivan Oransky and @stephaniemlee.bsky.social from the @chronicle.com. Learn more and register here. www.theopennotebook.com/2026/02/26/a...

A poster for a webinar on Thursday, March 26 at 1 pm ET from Retraction Watch, The Center for Scientific Integrity and The Open Notebook. The poster includes images of a man with glasses and of a smiling woman with dark hair. The text reads: Introducing the Retraction Watch Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship. Join Retraction Watch and The Open Notebook for a webinar about their new fellowship program equipping local journalists. to report on misconduct, fraud, and other missteps unfolding at research institutions in their areas. Guest speakers (Ivan Oransky from Retraction Watch and Stephanie M. Lee from the Chronicle of Higher Education) will answer questions about the fellowship and provide a primer on covering issues of scientific integrity.

There is a link to register and it is https://bit.ly/RWFellowship

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Jan 20

Coming June 2026, The Open Notebook will publish a brand new book, edited by @siricarpenter.bsky.social, and today we are absolutely THRILLED to share the cover! Look!! 👀 www.theopennotebook.com/the-best-sci...

The cover of a soon-to-publish book called: "The Best Science Stories and How They Work: A Collection with Commentary". The book cover is white, with a light blue strip across the middle horizontally. Within the blue strip are pinkish-red circles that spiral into the background, and the circles contain bits of text like clippings from a newspaper or text. The book says that it is edited by Siri Carpenter and lists a number of contributors who provided original pieces and annotations.

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Dec 2

Speaking of excellent, #TONenEspañol editorial director, @rpocisv.bsky.social, is taking part in an interactive #WCSJ2025 workshop on Dec. 3 focused on free and easy tools to help science journalists improve the quality of their work and better serve audiences. 🧪

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Dec 1

🧪 As an early-career science writer, The Open Notebook gave @humbertobasilio.bsky.social the confidence and experience to take the next step, and the step after and the step after … www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...

An image of a man outside, wearing an orange bandana, white t-shirt and black jacket. The imagine includes text that says: "I was an early-career fellow at The Open Notebook in 2023, and there hasn't been a major step in my career since then that doesn't make me think about all the benefits I gained from my fellowship experience. TON gave me my first opportunity to write a long-form feature story—something I hadn’t done before because I didn’t think my writing skills in English (a language that isn't my own) were good enough. That experience made me feel much more confident in myself as a writer." Humberto Basilio, Science journalist, Scientific American

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Nov 24

The Open Notebook is, says Miriam Vidal Valero, an invaluable source of information, a space for inspiration and connection, and a resource for tools to report with sensitivity. 🧪https://www.theopennotebook.com/15thanniversary/

Image of a smiling woman outdoors and the following quote: I decided to give to The Open Notebook because it is more than just a how-to site; it's an organization on a mission to improve science communication all over the world, and helping journalists access opportunities that seemed inaccessible while becoming better reporters and humans in the process. Myrial Vidal Valero. Journalist (Mexico City)

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Nov 21

On Dec. 3, @siricarpenter.bsky.social will join @kossibalao.bsky.social, @mmeagnes.bsky.social, Magali Reinert and Lesley Cowling for a panel at #WCSJ2025 focused on equipping reporters with the skills to report about science. www.wcsj2025.org/programme/se...

A poster for the World Conference of Science Journalists in Tshwane, South Africa that features the images of five science journalists who will offer a panel discussion called: Critique of Science, Hoe to teach that skill. It includes the text: Journalism training often does not acknowledge the skills needed for sound reporting on the climate, health, technology and. other sciences, and why it is important to society. Science journalists from four continents will share tolls, experiences and resources on how they train other reporters to tackle science better.

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Nov 19

"Anyone who knows The Open Notebook already knows that its articles, master classes, and Science Writers database are invaluable tools for reporters." -- @janehu.bsky.social

An image of a person with long hair that is parted in the middle and blond on one side and dark on the other. The image includes text that says: "It amazes me for all these years, these resources have been free. I know I could not have gotten my start in journalism without The Open Notebook." Jane C. Hu, TON Board Member

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Nov 9

Also, look at all this great merch we raffled! Find all this and more here 👇 www.bonfire.com/store/the-op...

A table with merchandise for The Open Notebook. The merch includes copies of the book The Craft of Science Writing, hats, water bottles, coffee mugs, tote bags and a shirt that says: “Every story is a science story.”

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Nov 8

Chicago, this is tonight, Nov. 8! As part of The Open Notebook’s 15th birthday celebrations, we’re hosting a party at Harp & Fiddle, about 2 miles from the #ScriWri25 meeting venue. We will gather from 7-10, raffle off merch and books and more! #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...

An image that shares details about a party to celebrate The Open Notebook’s 15th birthday party at The Harp & Fiddle in Uptown Ridge in Chicago from 7 until 10 pm on Nov. 8.

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Nov 3

About The Open Notebook, @goesbykim.bsky.social says: “Never would you find a kinder, more caring, and more talented family of peers and veterans who are eager to help early-career journalists like me in navigating the craft and industry.” 🧪

An image of a smiling woman outside with text that says: The TON Fellowship was foundational to my career as a science journalist. Plus, never would you find a kinder, more caring, and more talented family of peers and veterans who are eager to help early-career journalists like me in navigating the craft and industry.

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Oct 24

Wow! A massive THANK YOU to all of you who have helped us reach our goal of raising $10,000 today! You smashed it❗❗❗Now … Can we hit $15,000 on our 15th birthday? Let's try! 🤔 #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...

Donation meter labeled Progress Toward Our Birthday Goal: $10,039 raised; $10,000 goal.

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Oct 13

For @spoorthyraman.bsky.social, The Open Notebook became a source of support when she needed it most. www.theopennotebook.com

An image of a smiling woman with curly dark hair. The image includes text that says: "When I discovered The Open Notebook as a newbie engineer-turned-science-writer from India, struggling to understand the nuances of science writing, I was blown over by the wealth of resources that were free! Reading each of those carefully curated articles, written by writers from all over the world, has helped me become a better science journalist. If there is a way to democratize science writing, TON has shown us how to do it, and I hope it will continue to guide many like me." Spoorthy Raman, science journalist, Canada

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Oct 8

You asked. We made it! In celebrating 15 years of TON, we've finally created merch -from T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, hats, totes—and yes, notebooks!—to represent TON out in the world. Yes, we have special 15th birthday merch, too! #TON15 www.bonfire.com/store/the-op...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Oct 7

How to: 🔘 Understand reports on trans youth health care 🔘 Report on EOs targeting trans Americans 🔘 Report on polls about trans issues From TON and @transjournalists.org, here’s a free collection of resources for all journalists. 🧪 www.theopennotebook.com/resources-fo...

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Oct 1

The last day to sign up for @sciencewriters.org #SciWri25 in Chicago is 10/22 but don't miss today's early bird discount deadline (10/1). sciencewriters2025.org 🧪

An image with a train, in shades of gray and yellow for the National Association of Science Writers 2025 annual meeting November 7-9 in Chicago.

The Open Notebook@theopennotebook· Oct 1

To help get you started, we’re offering a free Science Reporting Navigator webinar, in partnership with @rjionline.bsky.social, on Oct. 23 at 2 pm CT. Register here at bit.ly/NavigatorLaunch. Join us!