Covering scientific consensus: What to avoid and how to get it right
Three researchers explain how journalists can use scientific consensus to bolster their coverage and battle misinformation about public policy topics.
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Researchers use decades of Wall Street Journal articles to predict stock market returns
Culling decades of Wall Street Journal articles, researchers created a new way to gauge stock performance that matches well to real returns.
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6 tips for reporting on supply chain disruptions during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holiday shopping season
Three supply chain management researchers offer advice for how journalists can add context to their reporting. Plus: A reference guide with the links and sources cited here.
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New research links racism to higher preterm birth rates in Black women
Two new studies add to the mounting evidence that racism — including the legacy of redlining — has an impact on preterm birth rates in the U.S.
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Econofact: Another great source for getting up to speed on newsy economic policy topics
If there’s an economics topic you’re rusty on, you’re going to want to check out what academic researchers have to say about their work via our friends at Econofact.
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How the Internet of Things poses a threat to journalists
A cybersecurity researcher discusses the IoT devices journalists might encounter at work and at home — and how these devices can threaten their work and wellbeing.
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7 tips for finding local stories in The Lancet’s 2021 health and climate change report
Even for journalists who don’t typically cover climate change, the Lancet Countdown reports are a treasure trove of story ideas that can help explain how extreme weather events affect personal health.
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Do state sales tax holidays help retailers and consumers with lower incomes? Here’s what the research says
Sales tax holidays are a perennial occurrence in many states. But do they stimulate economic growth? We take a look at what the research says about four common claims about them.
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5 tips for avoiding mistakes in news headlines about health and medical research
Prominent science journalists Deborah Blum, Cristine Russell and Brooke Borel offer advice to help newsrooms avoid common mistakes in writing headlines about health and medical research.
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The FDA’s accelerated approval process: When drugs are cleared for sale based on limited evidence
Accelerated approval is an important topic for journalists to consider in their ongoing coverage of drug costs in America. This article explains how the process works — including examples of successes and controversies. Plus: 5 reporting tips.
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