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Welcomes two- to four-paragraph pitches for news articles on recent scientific discoveries, social and policy issues, technical innovations, and impactful research; include the premise, sources, research background, proposed word count, and time frame. Contact the appropriate editor directly.

Seeks feature pitches for deep explorations of new developments in science and technology, empirical research on societal change, and character-driven narratives. Features usually run 2,000 to 4,000 words; submit a thoughtful one- to two-page proposal.

Welcomes opinion and analysis pitches from informed observers, scholars, and policy professionals. Submit a draft or proposed opening with a pitch; pieces are approximately 1,000 words, must be evidence-based and nonpromotional, and should include a short bio. Contact [email protected].

Meter poetry submissions may cover any aspect of science or math and must be new work or at least previously unpublished. Address submissions to editor Dava Sobel at [email protected].