The scientific process is designed to be rigorous and objective, but it’s also innately human, making it prone to bad actors, tricky financial ties, and broken incentives that invite poor choices. For 16 years, Retraction Watch has reported on these topics through the lens of academic publishing. Veteran science journalist Kate Travis, managing editor at […]
Join us for an exclusive screening of the award-winning planetarium film REMIXED — The Unexpected Side of Science. REMIXED won Best Science Film at the 2026 Dome Fest West and was nominated for the 2026 Webby Awards. In this brand-new full dome show, you’ll hear from storytellers who use science in ways that connect to […]
We live in the Washington DC area, but did you know we also live in the eastern temperate forest bioregion, home to one of the world's great temperate forests? How well do you know the trees that make up this forest? Local science writer and former DCSWA president Gabe Popkin will lead a walk through […]