Guidelines on submissions
Please submit any of the following to our submission Google Form by March 14, 2024, 11:59 PM PST.
1. Opinion Editorial: A timely piece devoted to a specific scientific topic with a strong perspective. Written to a general audience, avoiding scientific jargon, and assuming no prior specialized knowledge. (500-1500 words, 12-pt font, Times New Roman, single spaced, 1-inch margins, Google Doc submissions ONLY)
2. Briefing/Editorial: Takes either a novel science discovery, a complex science topic, or advanced principle, and communicates it in a way that can be understood by those with a high school-level understanding of science. Visually pleasing and engaging in its attempt to convey information. (1-2 pages (consecutive, not front and back) with figures and text: 12-pt font, Times New Roman, single spaced, 1-inch margins, text submission in Google Docs ONLY. Figures not to exceed 8.5 in x 11 in)
3. Letter: Written letter commenting on or responding to (support or critique) a recently published science article. (500-1500 words, 12-pt font, Times New Roman, single spaced, 1-inch margins, Google Doc submissions ONLY)
4. Science Art Showcase: Photograph, graphic design, comic, illustration, infographic, architecture, painting, sketch, sculpture, fashion in any style. Include a title and a 100-word description of the entry. (One 8.5 in x 11 in page as a PDF, PNG, or JPG.)
5. Podcast Script: High quality podcast script discussing novel, science-based content. Include a title, 100-word description, and cover artwork/image. (5-12 mins in length, or ~500-1500 words, 12-pt font, Times New Roman, single spaced, 1-inch margins, Google Doc submissions ONLY)
We follow Science's policy on the use of artificial intelligence in our applicants' research papers: "AI-assisted technologies [such as large language models (LLMs), chatbots, and image creators] do not meet the Science journals’ criteria for authorship and therefore may not be listed as authors or coauthors, nor may sources cited in Science journal content be authored or coauthored by AI tools. Authors who use AI-assisted technologies as components of their research study or as aids in the writing or presentation of the manuscript should note this in the cover letter and in the acknowledgments section of the manuscript. Detailed information should be provided in the methods section: The full prompt used in the production of the work, as well as the AI tool and its version, should be disclosed. Authors are accountable for the accuracy of the work and for ensuring that there is no plagiarism. They must also ensure that all sources are appropriately cited and should carefully review the work to guard against bias that may be introduced by AI. Editors may decline to move forward with manuscripts if AI is used inappropriately. Reviewers may not use AI technology in generating or writing their reviews because this could breach the confidentiality of the manuscript." Therefore, if you did utilize AI in writing any portion of your paper, you must inform us. If we find the use of uncited AI in your paper, we have the right to redact it from the publication.
2. Briefing/Editorial: Takes either a novel science discovery, a complex science topic, or advanced principle, and communicates it in a way that can be understood by those with a high school-level understanding of science. Visually pleasing and engaging in its attempt to convey information. (1-2 pages (consecutive, not front and back) with figures and text: 12-pt font, Times New Roman, single spaced, 1-inch margins, text submission in Google Docs ONLY. Figures not to exceed 8.5 in x 11 in)
3. Letter: Written letter commenting on or responding to (support or critique) a recently published science article. (500-1500 words, 12-pt font, Times New Roman, single spaced, 1-inch margins, Google Doc submissions ONLY)
4. Science Art Showcase: Photograph, graphic design, comic, illustration, infographic, architecture, painting, sketch, sculpture, fashion in any style. Include a title and a 100-word description of the entry. (One 8.5 in x 11 in page as a PDF, PNG, or JPG.)
5. Podcast Script: High quality podcast script discussing novel, science-based content. Include a title, 100-word description, and cover artwork/image. (5-12 mins in length, or ~500-1500 words, 12-pt font, Times New Roman, single spaced, 1-inch margins, Google Doc submissions ONLY)
We follow Science's policy on the use of artificial intelligence in our applicants' research papers: "AI-assisted technologies [such as large language models (LLMs), chatbots, and image creators] do not meet the Science journals’ criteria for authorship and therefore may not be listed as authors or coauthors, nor may sources cited in Science journal content be authored or coauthored by AI tools. Authors who use AI-assisted technologies as components of their research study or as aids in the writing or presentation of the manuscript should note this in the cover letter and in the acknowledgments section of the manuscript. Detailed information should be provided in the methods section: The full prompt used in the production of the work, as well as the AI tool and its version, should be disclosed. Authors are accountable for the accuracy of the work and for ensuring that there is no plagiarism. They must also ensure that all sources are appropriately cited and should carefully review the work to guard against bias that may be introduced by AI. Editors may decline to move forward with manuscripts if AI is used inappropriately. Reviewers may not use AI technology in generating or writing their reviews because this could breach the confidentiality of the manuscript." Therefore, if you did utilize AI in writing any portion of your paper, you must inform us. If we find the use of uncited AI in your paper, we have the right to redact it from the publication.
