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Brendan Maher @bmaher.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
“We’ve hit this tipping point of people not trusting physicians or science.” And how! Great work from @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Is the peptide craze backed by science? The promise behind the hype
Peptide injections are the hottest trend in wellness. Researchers say enthusiasm for these unregulated drugs has got ahead of the science.
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Tanya Lewis @tanyalewis.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
After nearly 10 yrs at Scientific American, I was laid off yesterday. It's been the honor of my career working w/such brilliant, caring colleagues & writers. I'm proud of all we achieved and will always love this magazine. I'm #opentowork but first I plan to spend time "cultivating [my] own garden."
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Dan Vergano @danvergano.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Scientific American is being sold to LabX Media, publisher of Discover: group.springernature.com/gp/group/med... They've fired me and other union staff, ahead of June 26 vote ratification. My rates are suddenly more reasonable, if you need editing or reporting - Argonaut2026@gmail.com
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Springer Nature to divest its consumer media businesses | Springer Nature Group | Springer Nature
Strategic divestment of consumer media portfolio enables Springer Nature to focus on its core business Transaction supports the long-term development
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The following is a statement from Writers Guild of America East members at Scientific American on today’s decision to sell Springer Nature and lay off staff: www.wgaeast.org/wgae-scienti...
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WGAE-Scientific American Union Statement on Springer Nature’s Sale and Layoffs | Press Room
The following is a statement from Writers Guild of America East members at Scientific American on today’s decision to sell Springer Nature and lay off staff: “Earlier today in an all-staff meeting we ...
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Herb Brody @hbrody.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Great new piece by @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social on the dubious value of diagnostic kits marketed directly to consumers for use at home. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Cassandra Willyard @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Delighted to be a finalist for NIHCM's Trade Journalism Award. Thanks to @lyrebard.bsky.social for her exceptional editing. And special thanks to the many scientists who helped me understand this complex issue. Here's the story: www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-... #NIHCMAwardsJournalism
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Fixing Bias in Medical Tools and Diagnoses Can Save Lives
New formulas, devices and tools are removing historical bias from medical diagnoses
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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Some former senior leaders at the #FDA have thoughts about what new commissioner Marty Makary should — and shouldn't — do as head of the world's premier drug regulatory agency. www.statnews.com/2025/04/18/f...
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Five priorities to remake the FDA in a time of deep uncertainty
Two former FDA leaders look at Commissioner Marty Makary’s early stumbles — and lay out a list of priorities to protect both Americans’ health and the critical biotech industry.
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Lisa Jarvis @lisamjarvis.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
In terminating hundreds of NIH grants, the Trump administration dumped years of investment down the drain. In my latest @opinion.bloomberg.com column, we analyzed the cancelled projects & talked to scientists to understand just how much the public loses out. It's a lot: tinyurl.com/bdey86su
A beeswarm chart of canceled NIH grants showing the years into each project when the funding was pulled. Each dot represents a terminated grant and is colored by the number of publications associated with the project: none, one to four or five or more. The grants are separated into thee rows based on the award type (R01, U01, U54). RO1 research projects had the most terminations, which occurred at all stages of research, from the project onset to 7+ years in. Most grants were canceled short of the 4-5 year lifespan of a typical grant, and 40% of R01s had no publications at the time of termination. Projects that had been active for longer had more publications, suggesting that more findings are disseminated in the later stages of these grants.
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 09/11/2024
In support of our host state, NASW, CASW, and SCONC invite #SciWri24 conference attendees and media colleagues alike to donate to Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) or to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. Thank you! go.ncsu.edu/donate-bpr go.ncsu.edu/donate-ncdrf 💚🧪📝
Photo of Q R code and B P R logo on screen
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 09/11/2024
#SciWri24 Attendees: Looking for a workspace to file that story? A quiet room to hide out for a bit? Lactation room? Extra N95 mask? We've got your conference needs taken care of. Accessibility: sciencewriters2024.o... Policies: sciencewriters2024.o... Code: www.nasw.org/code 💚🧪📝🦨
Rectangular graphic with the Science Writers 2024 logo at the bottom right, logomarks of N A S W, SCONC, and C A S W. Bottom left copy reads Wi Fi Raleigh Convention Center, Event Code of conduct nasw.org/code Guide www.sciencewriters2024.org Download Whova App. Top copy reads #SciWri24 Access Tips Room 304 available as work lounge (except 8:00-9:30 AM SUN)
Room 307 available as quiet / low-stim room
Mamava nursing pods near Room 304 and on Mezzanine Level
N95 masks available at check-in desk
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Virginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
Voting restrictions will be “the fight of the next four years” says Sunshine Hillygus. #SciWri24
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 19/09/2024
"Trauma-Informed Reporting: An Interactive Workshop" #TraumaInformedReporting is one of the many timely professional development sessions we're hosting at the #SciWri24 national conference this fall. Join us! 💚🧪📝 www.sciencewriters2024.org/register www.sciencewriters2024.org/schedule
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 21/02/2024
NASW Members: Take leadership and submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2024! As board members, you get to take on the ultimate responsibility of overseeing the health, management, and future of our incredible association. Nomination due date is March 18: www.nasw.org/article/take...
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Take leadership! Submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2024
Later in 2024, NASW members will elect officers and at-large members to form the next NASW Board.
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 21/02/2024
"Freedom of the press, freedom of information, and access to accurate news are not just professional issues faced by journalists and writers alone—they are intrinsic rights in a free, democratic society." Read the NASW Board's 90th anniversary address, published today: www.nasw.org/article/nasw...
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The Next Ninety Years: 90th anniversary address of the National Association of Science Writers
On the 90th anniversary of NASW's founding, the 2022-2024 Board of the National Association of Science Writers shares its reflections on the state of the industry.
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Gwen Pearson @bug-gwen.bsky.social · 05/02/2024
AI is not for replacing writers or artists 👏
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 23/01/2024
REMINDER: Entries for our NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards are due February 1. As in past years, we offer waived entry fees for members of the AAJA, IJA (NAJA), NABJ, NAHJ, NLGJA, SAJA, Trans Journalists Association, or SACNAS. Nominate your good work today! www.nasw.org/article/entr...
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Entries for NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards open now
Entries for the 2024 NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards are open now. With cash prizes, no entry fees for members, and submissions open to members and non-members alike, we hope that you enter ...
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Cassandra Willyard @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social · 23/01/2024
New Nature story up today! Do you love immunology? Well get excited! We're gonna dive deep into efforts to treat autoimmune diseases by restoring immune tolerance. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 16/01/2024
NASW Members: Missed our last SciWriSocial? Save the date for our next virtual event Thursday January 25. Open to nonmembers, so bring a friend! Come ask questions about our latest SciWriGrants call for proposals, then stick around for breakout room networking: www.nasw.org/events/nasw-...
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Cassandra Willyard @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social · 16/01/2024
Happy pub day to my friend, @rboyle31.bsky.social. Her new book, Our Moon, is part history, part science lesson, part love letter, and all riveting. Go buy it!
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Cassandra Willyard @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social · 08/01/2024
Science: Putting your toddler in front of the TV? You might hurt their ability to process the world around them, new data suggests Poll: 100% of parents who are just trying to keep the goddamn ship from sinking while everyone is home sick DO NOT CARE.
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Rachel Courtland @rachelcourtland.com · 08/12/2023
A medical microrobots update from @cassandrawillyard.com, with not one mention of Fantastic Voyage (thank goodness). www.technologyreview.com/2023/12/08/1...
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Cassandra Willyard @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social · 28/11/2023
Immunologists are the best ologists. That's the way I'm feeling today, anyway.
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Cassandra Willyard @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social · 28/09/2023
Regarding pitching: "I don't like to do it, but it must be done," says @anilananth.bsky.social. TRUTH. #sciwri23
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