Massive Science
Massive Science is an editorially independent digital magazine covering new science research, news, and culture. Founded in 2017, Massive’s stated aim is to “[help] scientists share stories about their work and lives in pursuit of a more informed, rational, and curious society.” Massive’s founders are Nadja Oertelt, Allan Lasser, and Gabriel Stein. Massive publishes a mix of short news pieces, long-form journalism, video, and art.
Massive differentiates itself from other science media outlets through its science writing consortium. Most of the writers who are published on Massive are working scientists or writers with research backgrounds. In a TEDMED talk given in 2017, Oertelt discussed how enabling scientists to directly communicate with the public promotes scientific literacy.[1] Speaking with Forbes magazine, Oertelt said, "We’re trying to figure out a way to connect that passion and that excitement and that expertise." Staff at Massive have also been interviewed and profiled in Undark,[2] Canadian Science Publishing,[3] and It's All Journalism.[4]
A tarot deck produced by Massive is distributed by MIT Press and Penguin Random House.[5] It portrays important women in the history of science instead of a tarot deck’s face cards. The deck portrays scientists like Mae Jemison, Gladys West, Antonia Maury, and others.
Massive has republishing relationships with a variety of other outlets, including Slate, Salon, Smithsonian Magazine, Inverse, The Wire, ASBMB Today, Truthout, High Country News, and more.
Other Projects[edit]
In addition to publishing the magazine Massive, the company Massive Science works with other organizations to produce science media. These include the magazine Grow by Ginkgo, produced in partnership with the biotech company Ginkgo Bioworks, the Broadcast with the art and science institute Pioneer Works, along with co-productions with the National Human Genome Research Institute, Johns Hopkins University, and others. Massive also co-produced The Curie Society, a graphic novel made in partnership with Einhorn’s Epic Productions.
References[edit]
- ↑ "What if scientists and the public could understand each other?". TEDMED.
- ↑ "Revisiting the Role of the Science Journalist". Undark Magazine. July 15, 2019.
- ↑ "Straight from the source: Producing expert-written analysis and commentary".
- ↑ Healy, Amber. "411. Massive Science behind covering COVID-19". itsalljournalism.com.
- ↑ Science, Massive (September 8, 2020). "Women of Science Tarot". MIT Press – via MIT Press Books.
External links[edit]
- Massive Science homepage
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