Day 2 of the 13th World Conference of Science Journalists: Advancing science journalism for society and global impact
Meeting Announcement
The second day of the 13th World Conference of Science Journalists unfolded today at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Tshwane, South Africa - gathering over 450 science journalists, experts, and stakeholders from around the world to engage on the critical role of science journalism in promoting resilience and social justice.
Heather M. Joseph, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh and recipient of a BBRF 2021 Young Investigator Grant, will discuss early signs of emerging ADHD in infants and toddlers with a familial risk for the disorder in an upcoming BBRF-hosted webinar, “What Can Light Show Us About Brain Activity? Examining Early Neural and Behavioral Predictors of Childhood ADHD,” taking place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET. The session will be hosted by Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation and host of the Emmy® nominated television series Healthy Minds.
Researchers from Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute will present research discoveries and outcomes from clinical trials in hematology/oncology, including cancer and common blood disorders, at the 2025 American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting, held December 6-9, in Orlando.
WRC-27 will shape the future of radiocommunication services on Earth and in space
For science journalists worldwide who can't make it to South Africa this December, the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ 2025) is breaking barriers by launching virtual participation. The opportunity provides them with access to innovative storytelling approaches and discussions on important journalism topics, including artificial intelligence, misinformation, environmental challenges, and mental health within the newsroom, all accessible from the comfort of their homes or offices.
Press registration is now open for journalists who would like to attend the 78th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The 2026 AAN Annual Meeting will be held from April 18-22 in Chicago and live online.
The shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes in different ways with aging, lifestyle, frailty, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes, and these changes differ between women and men, according to new research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).