Editor's Note

Debate over Pluto’s planet status still carries on

Managing editor Erin Wayman discusses the challenges of classification in science, from Pluto's planet status to the definition of life.

Creating a ‘science of us’ has been a contentious effort

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the evolution of behavioral science research over the past century.

A century of exploring the endless final frontier

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses a century of astronomy and scientists' search for worlds beyond our own

Tasking trees with averting the climate crisis is a big ask

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses whether planting trees can help us avert the climate crisis, or if it is another quick-fix gimmick.

How test tube babies went mainstream

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the history of assisted reproductive technologies, which has made parenthood possible for millions of people.

When Science News readers talk, we listen

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the wonderful feedback we receive from our readers.

When attacks on science threaten our survival

Editor in chief Nancy Shute reflects on the proliferation of false information and the importance of combating its spread.

Enchanted by black holes? We are, too

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the new image of a black hole's magnetic fields and our coverage of the enchanting beasts over the years.

Celebrating 100 years of unbiased journalism

Maya Ajmera reflects on her tenure as publisher of Science News and celebrates its 100 years of unbiased journalism.

Living with pandemic uncertainty, Year 2

Editor in chief Nancy Shute looks back at a year of COVID-19 coverage and living with the pandemic.

Genetic medicine is fraught with ethical challenges

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses coverage of the ethical questions around genetics and precision medicine.

When a naked mole-rat meets a sneaky sea worm

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses how stories make it into the news section of Science News magazine.