Hello, new followers 👋 I'm a science journalist based in DC, now temporarily at @sciencenews.bsky.social. I specialize in neuro, health & biomedicine, but I cover everything from measles to narwhals. (Both stories came out today!) Thanks for joining me, & many more stories TK! Some highlights 🧵 - ThreadSky

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meprillaman.bsky.social • 13 days ago

Hello, new followers 👋 I'm a science journalist based in DC, now temporarily at @sciencenews.bsky.social. I specialize in neuro, health & biomedicine, but I cover everything from measles to narwhals. (Both stories came out today!)

Thanks for joining me, & many more stories TK!

Some highlights 🧵

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meprillaman.bsky.social•13 days ago

Amid surging measles cases — and the first two U.S. measles-related deaths in a decade — experts answer some common questions. (with @thsaey.bsky.social) https://www.sciencenews.org/article/measles-spreading-questions-answered

meprillaman.bsky.social•13 days ago

This freaky fungus turns cave spiders into zombies. Plus, it was named after Sir David Attenborough. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fungus-attenborough-zombie-cave-spiders

meprillaman.bsky.social•13 days ago

The Trump administration fired thousands of probationary federal workers. @alexviveros.bsky.social and I talked to six of them to find out how the mass terminations may put the public at risk. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fired-federal-workers-jobs-science

meprillaman.bsky.social•13 days ago

These scientists want to demystify the vaginal microbiome — with the power of citizen science! This reproductive organ doesn't have to be taboo. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/vaginal-microbiome-citizen-science

meprillaman.bsky.social•13 days ago

What are indirect costs of NIH-funded research? The funding pays for a lot more than building and maintenance fees.

Three people whose jobs are paid via indirect costs told me and @alexviveros.bsky.social about their roles in research and medicine. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/indirect-costs-nih-biomedical-research

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