Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · 6d

And this has become such a common refrain for all the friends, neighbors, family members hesitant to embrace EVs: "The overwhelming majority of car trips are below 50 miles, and most new E.V.s can easily drive well over 50 miles, even in poor conditions..."

1

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · 6d

In 2022, we took our then-new-to-market VW ID4 from Boston to Indianapolis to Chicago and back to Boston. We definitely had to plan our route (thanks, A Better Route Planner) but almost always had fast chargers. Can't wait for our next trip to see the changes: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

See How E.V. Road Trips Went From Impossible to Easy

There are a lot more fast chargers than there used to be. Look up what that could mean for a route near you.

www.nytimes.com

1 1

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · 7d

As with so many resources from @theopennotebook.bsky.social, I wish this was around when I was starting out in this field. And as with *all* things from TON, it's completely free. Navigate (ha!) yourself around the site or join a launch webinar to learn more on October 23: tinyurl.com/4zz2meny

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Science Reporting Navigator . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Come learn about the Science Reporting Navigator and ask questions! Built to help you integrate science context, interviews and data into any story - even on deadline. With easy to access templates, g...

umsystem.zoom.us

1

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · 7d

With this tool, reporters of -any beat- can learn to incorporate fundamentals of science journalism - evidence from a scientific paper, talking to scientists, etc - into their stories. And they get to do this in an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure way: www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...

Science Reporting Navigator - The Open Notebook

Bring Scientific Evidence into Any Beat Every story is a science story. From education and public health to transportation and local policy, science intersects with every beat journalists cover. The S...

www.theopennotebook.com

1

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · 7d

If you ever doubted that @theopennotebook.bsky.social is a one stop shop for learning the tools of the science journalism trade, today's launch of The Science Reporting Navigator -created with @rjionline.bsky.social - should put it to rest 🧪 www.theopennotebook.com/science-repo...

Science Reporting Navigator - The Open Notebook

Bring Scientific Evidence into Any Beat Every story is a science story. From education and public health to transportation and local policy, science intersects with every beat journalists cover. The S...

www.theopennotebook.com

1 2

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 7d

Every Story is a Science Story. That’s why, with @rjionline.bsky.social, TON has been hard at work developing a free tool to make it easier for journalists on any beat to strengthen their stories by incorporating science. And today, that tool - the Science Reporting Navigator - is live! 🧪

Introducing the Science Reporting Navigator - The Open Notebook

The Science Reporting Navigator stands ready to walk you through complex reporting scenarios to integrate science into any beat. The Open Notebook and the Reynolds Journalism Institute are thrilled to...

www.theopennotebook.com

1 9 8

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

The Xylom @thexylom.com · 13d

EXCLUSIVE: A new analysis by The Xylom's @alexip718.com shows for the first time just how much America’s top research institutions have grown to depend on H-1B skilled workers — and how this delicate balance might be disrupted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on legal immigration.

The Most Detailed Maps of H-1B Visa Holders Joining America's Top Research Institutions

A new analysis by The Xylom shows for the first time just how much America’s top research institutions have grown to depend on the specialized knowledge of H-1B skilled workers — and how this…

www.thexylom.com

9 120 190

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Laura Hazard Owen @laurahazardowen.bsky.social · 28d

. @hanaatameez.bsky.social puts data behind journalism's DEI vibe shift. From # of jobs posted, to products launched then shut down, to exhibiting at conferences — the racial reckoning is in retreat.

www.niemanlab.org/2025/09/from...

From reckoning to retreat: Journalism’s DEI efforts are in decline

www.niemanlab.org

1 4 2

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · Aug 21

We dug deep to answer this important question: How Many Federal Health Workers Have RFK Jr. and the Trump Administration Cut? @bxroberts.org @anniewaldman.bsky.social @pratheekrebala.bsky.social

Gutted: How Deeply Trump Has Cut Federal Health Agencies

More than 20,500 workers have left or been pushed out of federal health agencies, a ProPublica analysis found. Staffers say the cuts will leave their agencies less equipped to conduct studies, perform...

projects.propublica.org

3 100 270

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Alexandra Witze @alexwitze.bsky.social · Aug 12

If you like the work @theopennotebook.bsky.social does (are you human? if so, you do), then join us at our first-ever town hall on August 26, at 2 pm ET. Learn more about the work The Open Notebook does to support science #journalism worldwide:

This year, The Open Notebook turns 15! | The Open Notebook

This year, The Open Notebook turns 15! That's 15 years of supporting journalists and we’re thrilled to celebrate with our first-ever Town Hall on Aug. 26. Will you join us? https://lnkd.in/gqSwcCCM

www.linkedin.com

3 6

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · Jun 28

I refer folks to @theopennotebook.bsky.social all.the.time. Just yesterday, I told one of @science.org's fantastic interns about TON's (free! email!) Master Classes. And that's just one of many (did I mention free?) resources. Help them keep it that way? Donate here: www.theopennotebook.com/donate/

Support The Open Notebook - Support Science Journalism

Please help support The Open Notebook, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to foster a supportive, diverse, and inclusive global community that enables journalists who cover science to learn and...

www.theopennotebook.com

2 9

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

The Xylom @thexylom.com · Jun 27

One of our biggest supporters, @siricarpenter.bsky.social's fundraising appeal has directly led to nearly $2,000 in donations to our newsroom

We're returning the favor: can you help @theopennotebook.bsky.social reach their $3,000 summer fundraiser?

www.theopennotebook.com/donate/

1 10 19

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · Jun 11

@annikainampudi.bsky.social's first byline for @science.org, on how Black inmates at the Stateville Penitentiary were experimented on by scientists wanting to better understand side effects to a crucial malaria drug: www.science.org/content/arti...

Historical records expose role of Black inmates in unethical malaria studies decades ago

Science chats with James Tabery, about the overlooked role of Black prisoners in understanding the genetics of drug reactions

www.science.org

1 22 60

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · May 20

"Federal workers aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet...We’re real people with families who are hurting and, in the worst cases, dying. Why don’t people out there see that? Why doesn’t anyone care?”

Such a powerful read.

(CW: suicide, mental health trauma) www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

White House officials wanted to put federal workers ‘in trauma.’ It’s working.

Federal workers describe struggling with panic attacks, depression, suicidal thoughts. “Why doesn’t anyone care?”

www.washingtonpost.com

4

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · May 5

Experts share scathing reviews of last week's HHS report on gender-affirming care for youth: "...a rejection of decades of science, evidence, and direct experiences by young people, their doctors, and their families.”

@phiejacobs.bsky.social's story for @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...

Researchers slam HHS report on gender-affirming care for youth

Critics say the report, which declines to disclose its authors, contradicts decades of scientific research

www.science.org

1 31 92

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · May 2

While this report presents itself as an apolitical “review of evidence and best practices,” it deserves the same scrutiny and careful fact-checking as any government-produced document. Journalists should quote it only with appropriate context and after thorough vetting.

The Trans Journalists Association urges caution in covering the HHS report on gender care

With the recent release of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report on gender-related medical care for trans youth, the Trans Journalists Association urges newsrooms and journalists repor...

www.transjournalists.org

6 150 540

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · May 1

"In our time, in our newsrooms and our coverage, in our companies and other institutions, we need to have the courage not to abandon [DEI] commitments..."
A timely, perhaps evergreen, reminder from @dicktofel.bsky.social:
dicktofel.substack.com/p/amid-the-w...

Amid the War on “DEI,” a Call to Reaffirm Values

Why we need to stick with inclusion, equity and diversity

dicktofel.substack.com

2 8

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · Apr 30

We are so excited to have a place to gather in-person this year. Hope to see many of you in November!

Bonus: With today's news, we are reopening proposal submissions for a short time. Send in your ideas for sessions you'd like to organize at the meeting (virtual or in-person)!

National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · Apr 30

BIG NEWS: #SciWri25 has a new location and dates! Get ready to gather in Chicago Nov 7-9. The virtual portion will take place Oct 22-24. Thank you to everyone for your support during this journey.

Details: www.nasw.org/article...

ScienceWriters2025 to be held in Chicago November 7-9

The National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing are excited to announce that ScienceWriters2025 will take place in Chicago, November 7–9, at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare.

www.nasw.org

2 3

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Hanaa’ Tameez @hanaatameez.bsky.social · Apr 24

SOURCE REQUEST 🚨

I'm working on a @niemanlab.org story about what’s come of media companies' 2020 DEI promises.

How have newsrooms' DEI priorities changed over the last 5 years? What impact have DEI initiatives had on journalism/journalists?

DM me here, on Signal, or email ([email protected]).

Scan this QR code with your phone to chat with me on Signal.

30 23

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Jeffrey Mervis @policyhound.bsky.social · Apr 24

"Panch" is resigning today as NSF director; Appointed during Trump's first term, he couldn't stomach Trump 2.0 www.science.org/content/arti...

Exclusive: NSF director to resign amid grant terminations, job cuts and controversy

www.science.org

1 14 36

Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · Apr 23

Slipping back into interviewing/reporting for my chapter in this book was a TRIP - and the fact that I had to interview the ever-thoughtful @ashleythesmart.bsky.social for it had me shaking. So if nothing else, get excited to see how that turned out 😀

Siri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · Apr 23

I'm so freaking excited about @theopennotebook.bsky.social's next book (coming in 2026 by @uchicagopress.bsky.social). Today I'm editing contributions by @maryroach.bsky.social, @scchak.bsky.social, @raminskibba.bsky.social, and others. Fellow humans, they are SO GOOD! Cannot wait for this book.

4

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Science Magazine @science.org · Apr 16

The dismissals throw into jeopardy the future of the key reference that health care providers rely on to guide patients to the safest and most effective contraceptives. scim.ag/4lxVpDh

CDC team that updated go-to physician reference on contraceptive science is fired

Scientists combed the literature, synthesizing evidence of safety for busy providers

scim.ag

3 28 69

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Meredith Wadman @meredithwadman.bsky.social · Apr 10

The #TraumaticBrainInjury unit at the Centers for Disease Control was wiped out in last week's firings. @science.org looks at what was lost. www.science.org/content/arti...

CDC firings gut research on traumatic brain injuries

Last week’s mass layoffs removed small team studying concussions

www.science.org

5 59 82

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Science Magazine @science.org · Apr 9

Exclusive: Weeks after President Donald Trump’s administration ordered NIH to pull $250 million in biomedical research grants to Columbia University, the agency is freezing all remaining grant money owed to the university until further notice. scim.ag/4if5Rg1

NIH freezes all research grants to Columbia University

Amid negotiations with Trump, the university could risk losing nearly $700 million

scim.ag

83 470 740

Reposted by Shraddha Chakradhar

Paul Voosen @voosen.me · Apr 9

@science.org confirms that yesterday the Trump admin wiped out the technical staff of the U.S. National Climate Assessment and the Global Change Research Program. When USGCRP's acting director, who is on a time-limited contract, leaves, it will leave the congressionally mandated office empty.

Trump administration fires staff for flagship U.S. climate assessment

Move could open the door to using high-profile report to attack climate science

www.science.org

12 140 180