Maybe I'm biased because of my job, but I do think that good science writing and science journalism is integral to the scientific process. The public wants and needs to know about what's happening in science including everything from the latest ground-breaking discoveries to the most divisive controversies. The more people understand how the universe works and what unanswered questions remain, the more people will want to find those answers. This is why a vibrant science press corps is so vital. Fortunately, other people feel the same way I do. Over 700 of the world's top science journalists from 90 countries just finished meeting at the World Conference of Science Journalists in Doha, Qatar.
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