Finding hope through connection
SWCC members gather in Fredericton to discuss science communication’s changing international landscape – and how to plan for the road ahead By Elizabeth Benner • November 10, 2025 Scientific cooperation has had a significant role in maintaining harmony around the world. Sharing information and knowledge between countries not only encourages collaboration among researchers, but also allows national representatives to resolve conflicting points of view. However, evolving international relationships in the last decade have caused science and its communication to be sidelined in the political discourse. Science communicators are now finding it more and more difficult to inform key audiences,
“Mini-testicles” to the rescue
Testicular organoids may one day offer hope to childhood cancer survivors facing infertility who want to start a family By Anja Elsenhans • November 10, 2025 As a male patient, what would you do if you knew you might face fertility issues in the future? For adults, the answer is often simple: sperm banking. But for young cancer patients who have not yet gone through puberty, sperm banking is off the table. Infertility is a common side effect of cancer therapy. Saving a child's life is, of course, the top priority. But they might not be able to fully understand the
Making professional development in science communication more accessible
The Canadian SciComm organization, the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada, is looking to provide a more comprehensive membership experience By Elizabeth Benner • December 8, 2025 An important activity of the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) has been to provide timely and relevant professional development and networking opportunities through regular virtual events. Earlier this fall, the SWCC announced that its members will no longer be charged to attend these events, and that the associated costs will now be included in their annual membership fee. As one of the largest science communication organizations in the country, the SWCC