Editor's Note

  1. Tasking trees with averting the climate crisis is a big ask

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses whether planting trees can help us avert the climate crisis, or if it is another quick-fix gimmick.

    By Nancy Shute

  2. How test tube babies went mainstream

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the history of assisted reproductive technologies, which has made parenthood possible for millions of people.

    By Nancy Shute

  3. When Science News readers talk, we listen

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the wonderful feedback we receive from our readers.

    By Nancy Shute

  4. When attacks on science threaten our survival

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute reflects on the proliferation of false information and the importance of combating its spread.

    By Nancy Shute

  5. Enchanted by black holes? We are, too

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the new image of a black hole's magnetic fields and our coverage of the enchanting beasts over the years.

    By Nancy Shute

  6. Celebrating 100 years of unbiased journalism

    Maya Ajmera reflects on her tenure as publisher of Science News and celebrates its 100 years of unbiased journalism.

    By Maya Ajmera

  7. Living with pandemic uncertainty, Year 2

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute looks back at a year of COVID-19 coverage and living with the pandemic.

    By Nancy Shute

  8. Genetic medicine is fraught with ethical challenges

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses coverage of the ethical questions around genetics and precision medicine.

    By Nancy Shute

  9. When a naked mole-rat meets a sneaky sea worm

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses how stories make it into the news section of Science News magazine.

    By Nancy Shute

  10. Should corporations get access to our brains?

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute reflects on how reader feedback shaped the cover story about privacy and neurotechnology. She also highlights the next theme in our Century of Science project.

    By Nancy Shute

  11. When data shed light on societal challenges

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute reflects on how data can shed light on societal challenges. She also discusses how pandemic conditions can lead to vulnerability to conspiracy theories and misinformation.

    By Nancy Shute

  12. For 100 years, bringing you the latest in science

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute reflects on a century of science news as the 100th anniversary of Science News arrives.

    By Nancy Shute