Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.

Marina Joubert shows you how to source good science stories, from what to do with press releases to networking for exclusives.

Tips from Marina Joubert on how to switch from writing for science to writing about it — and reach a much wider audience.

Reporting healthcare genomics in the real world — tips from K.S. Jayaraman on uncovering hype, tackling the issues and staying relevant.

T.V. Padma shows you how to separate real progress from hype and challenge poor practice when you're reporting on the conduct and outcomes of a clinical trial.

Luisa Massarani offers tips on how to navigate your way through the highly controversial world of embryonic stem cell research.

Whether on 'biotech' or human history, your reporting needs sensitivity and clarity when it comes to evolution, says Mohammed Yahia.

Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.

Background information for journalists about the Copenhagen climate change summit, along with potential sticking points and outcomes.

Guidance on HIV/AIDS reporting, from selling a story to your editor to a 'who's who' of the HIV/AIDS world.

Sensationalism is no substitute for sound science when reporting disease outbreaks, say Fang Xuanchang, Jia Hepeng and Katherine Nightingale.

Tips on how journalists can find, understand and use research findings to add weight to their stories.

A look at how the media reports science and pointers on how researchers can get in engaged to fight poor science coverage.

Announcements about changes in science policy don't always tell the full story. Linda Nordling shows how to report the facts behind the spin.

Guidance on how journalists can help tackle TB through effective, frequent reporting on research, policy and the disease's human toll.

Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.

Tips on how journalists can report increasing biodiversity loss and its implications at the local level.

Translating statistics and risk in a readily understandable way is crucial to effective science communication, says Andrew Pleasant.

Science blogs let you share your passion and expertise with the widest possible audience. Damian Carrington shows it's easy to get started.

Television is a challenging format for science news. Rehana Dada gives some tips for success.