Science Friday SciFri Reads ‘The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023’
Dec 28, 2023
Carl Zimmer, guest editor of The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023, and other writers reflect on their favorite stories from 2023, the challenges of selecting diverse topics, the power of good science writing, fact checking practices, pros and cons of freelance science writing, strategies to engage people in scientific fields, challenges of writing about water, and the state of science journalism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Selection Process
02:49 • 23min
The Power of Good Science Writing
25:19 • 14min
Fact Checking and Publication Practices
39:10 • 2min
Pros and Cons of Freelance Science Writing
40:50 • 4min
Getting People Excited About Science and Emotions
44:52 • 4min
The Challenge of Writing About Water
48:34 • 4min
Reflecting on the State of Science Journalism and Upcoming Stories
52:56 • 2min