journalists
Journalists

Covering current events in science, the environment, technology and health requires a context and reliable sources that respond quickly.

What we offer you

When science hits the headlines, we publish reactions, explanations, and in-depth analysis from reliable sources, capturing both the evidence and the debates. Our library of science journalism resources and the briefings may be of use to you. Consult our directory of research centres.

How we work

We are on the lookout for any controversial information about science (embargoed or not), in order to react with the agility the media needs. Sign up to receive our embargoed contents, all under the Creative Commons licence. Find out more about how we work here.

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You will have access to our embargoed content so that you can work on your information in good time. Don’t miss anything!

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Find reactions, analysis or resources including keywords.

SMC Contents
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We offer you different formats with more or less depth and immediacy depending on current events. They have a Creative Commons licence and you can use them quoting SMC Spain as the source.

SMC expert sources
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All researchers who contribute to the Science Media Centre Spain as expert sources are listed here.

Press offices at the SMC
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Locate the press offices at SMC Spain.

Resources library
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Useful guides on science communication and key aspects of different branches of science.

Associations of science journalists
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Science, environment and health journalists and communicators can join professional associations with shared interests. We highlight some of them, both national and international.

Expert guides
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Here you can consult the lists of expert sources published by different research centres in recent years.

Media outlets that have used our content
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Creative Commons BY 4.0 licence allows them to be republished in whole or in part, citing SMC Spain as the source. In the case of content signed by an author, the media outlet must cite SMC Spain and the author. In addition, if the content is disseminated via the Internet, it must be linked to the SMC Spain website.

The Creative Commons BY 4.0 licence allows the contents to be republished in whole or in part, citing SMC Spain as the source. In the case of content signed by an author, the media outlet must cite SMC Spain and the author. In addition, if the content is disseminated via the Internet, it must be linked to the SMC Spain website.

We provide you with reactions from specialised sources with different levels of depth: quick statements, explanations or analysis. You can prepare your articles by drawing on the resources we offer on how science works or how to cover the most recurring science topics. Sign up for our briefings to get your questions on current scientific issues answered by expert voices.

That’s the job of the press offices, not SMC Spain. What we make available to you are experts guides from different institutions, as well as the press contacts of the research centres that have registered on our website.

Our website includes a list of research centres and the contacts of the press offices that have been registered.   

It depends on the topic. For example, we may be interested in hearing about a local science-related issue that is generating controversy and that we may not be aware of. Tell us about the specific case and we will assess it.

Yes, of course you can. When you register, please indicate that you are a freelancer and the media you normally collaborate with to be included in our database (for internal use).   

Registration is required to access the embargoed content and to receive emails with this information as soon as we have it ready. Read more about how we work.   

The process is quick and easy. All you have to do is register on the website and fill in your details. The SMC Spain team will analyse your application and, once this is validated, you will receive an email so that you can verify your account and password and a declaration that you agree to abide by the embargo policy.

Once you have obtained your username and password, you will be able to access your profile and modify the information you consider necessary.