Sahana Ghosh

About

I am a journalist drawn to science, technology and environment. For me science isn't just a subject. It's a powerful storytelling and investigative tool. *I blend fieldwork with deep dives into scientific literature and policy—chasing stories on the ground, in jargon-laced scientific conferences and in the fine print. *Whether it’s walking through mangroves to probe restoration claims or decoding a research paper tracing pathways of antimicrobial resistance or making bacteria count numbers, I use the understanding of cutting-edge science and it's interfaces with policy, law and diplomacy, to uncover evidence and narratives often hidden in plain sight. *In doing so I try to connect the dots between data, people, and the planet and make evidence-based information accessible to the public and policymakers.*I carry on my professional practice as Nature India's Associate Editor contributing to editorial function and strategy - it's a bit like being the Air Traffic Control with writing, editing,  commissioning and plenty of brainstorming with scientists/experts. I dabble in responsible AI practices at work and I like being organized. Before joining the Nature Publishing Group, I was a Contributing Editor at Mongabay India handling multiple reporting projects on climate change, conservation science, biodiversity and solutions journalism. *I curate media grant proposals, raise funds and execute media projects end-to-end.* In 2023, I was a journalist in residence at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, looking at the history of scientific studies in the Indian Ocean with a focus on paleo and archival records. I am also a member of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network and a founder-member of the Science Journalists Association of India, helping bolster science journalism in the country and beyond. Outside of work, I go for heritage walks, dabble in pottery, and dive into pop culture and comics. Fan of Harry Potter and Heartstopper. Connect with me if you are working on or thinking of any of this!https://www.nature.com/natindia/