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BIOL 1599: Biology Journal Club

What are science news sources?

After scientific results are published in journals, some of the more interesting discoveries are written about by journalists in the news media. Social media (Twitter, Blogs, etc.) often pick up and redistribute these news sources. 

Some good journalistic science news sources

Science News Independent journalism since 1921.

Nature (News) Latest science news and analysis from one of the world's leading research journals.

NPR Science The latest health and science news. 

Scientific American A magazine featuring the latest news across scientific disciplines.

The Scientist A magazine featuring the latest developments in life science research, technology, news, business and careers.

BBC News: Science and Environment Breaking news, analysis and debate on science and nature in the UK and around the world.

New Scientist A weekly science magazine that covers current developments, news, reviews and commentary on science and technology.