There are already more than 400 science writers signed up to attend ScienceWriters2012 in Raleigh, N.C., Oct. 26-30. It's a meeting for science writers, by science writers, and your hosts have overlooked no detail. Don't miss out — today is the last day to register. We won't be able to accept late or onsite registrations, so register online now.

If you have already signed up for the meeting, you can now choose your Sunday scientist lunch date here. From hagfish to the hygiene hypothesis and supernovas to smog, there are more than two dozen researchers ready to share their story and hear yours. You can also sign up for the scientist you want onsite, but for the best chance to sit with the scientist of your choice in an easy-to-hear-and-be-heard setting, do it online ahead of time.

And we certainly hope that no one has to cancel, but please note that today is also the last day to cancel your registration and receive a partial refund. See the cancellation policy.