Join the discussion between Javier Armentia, astrophysicist and science communicator, and Pampa Garcia Molina, director of Science Media Centre Spain and EFSJ board member.
What We Will Cover
🌑 The Eclipse Itself
A brief overview of what a total solar eclipse is, the context of the 2026 eclipse within the trio of eclipses occurring this year, historical data on the impact of recent eclipses, and the enduring sense of fascination surrounding these celestial events.
📰 Journalism as Public Service & Risk Communication
Looking carefully at our responsibility to the audience : eye safety guidance, debunking myths and hoaxes, understanding credulity and cognitive biases, and communicating risk effectively without sensationalism.
🛠️ Toolkits and Resources
Analysis of available resources, where journalists can find authoritative information, and a practical list of key points every journalist should address when covering the eclipse.
When ?
Tuesday 30 June at 16:00 CET
Where ?
Online. The link will be publish here soon
This event is free and open to anyone.
https://efsj.eu/2026/06/14/efsj-online-workshop-30-june-beyond-the-corona-what-science-journalists-should-look-at-in-a-total-solar-eclipse/
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