It's not just a matter of rewriting the latest research for non-scientists, Michelle Nijhuis writes in the New York Times. The best science writing connects readers with the humanity of science: "It’s essentially what Dr. Watson does for Sherlock Holmes: By reacquainting the head with the heart, we science writers tell the story of the frustrations, false starts, triumphs and breakthroughs that lead to the solution — or, in many cases, to even more questions."
