2026 David Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program
2026 NASW Perlman Mentoring Program celebrates student journalism awards
The National Association of Science Writers and its Education Committee have published their latest Student Newsroom and announced five Summer Writing Awards winners, marking the conclusion of the 2026 NASW David Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program.
AWARD WINNERS
Chimpanzee See, Chimpanzee Do: Peering Behavior Uncovers Extent of Culture in Our Closest Relatives
2026 NASW Summer Writing Award Winner
Hopping smartly toward survival
2026 NASW Summer Writing Award Winner
Trump capped loans for medical students. Some say their dreams are now out of reach
2026 NASW Summer Writing Award Winner
Viral for the Wrong Reasons: Social media drives the pet primate trade
2026 NASW Summer Writing Award Winner
Scuba dives clean up trash, but displace tiny hitchhikers
2026 NASW Summer Writing Award Winner
STUDENT STORIES
Scientists are using tiny explorers to collect data deep inside the gut
Tiny, swallowable devices could one day help diagnose gastrointestinal conditions.
DESI data hints at dark energy being more complicated than originally thought
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Institute (DESI) could bring us closer to understanding dark energy, which makes up 95% of the known universe.
Unearthing the roots of drought resilience to shield plants from climate change
A phenomenon dubbed hydropatterning may help scientists develop drought-resistant crops.
New study shines light on biological processes potentially related to bird navigation
Scientists have harnessed modern techniques in biology and experimental physics to understand how animals detect magnetic fields.
Threats to birds and mammals depend on what they eat and how big they are
Study using big data could pinpoint how to protect species and functional ecosystems from particular human threats.
Smell your way to better cognitive capacity
Emerging research suggests sense of smell is linked to healthy cognition
How will Venus flytraps respond to climate change?
The Venus flytrap — and many other native species — face a looming threat: globally increasing temperatures.
AI could power insights into childhood language development
AI could power insights into childhood language development, according to a new working paper.