I believe this truth—that people want to learn about scientific discoveries, the systematic exploration of our material world—carries with it an opportunity for journalism to improve itself and in some sense to remake itself.

An opportunity for journalism? I hear some of you ask. Who cares about opportunities for journalism? Well, I think we should all care about the future health and quality of this particular business. It is, like it or not, the disposable addition to our education that either lands on the doorstep, or pops up on the computer screen, every day.

Head over and read the entire essay… good thoughts.