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"Over a third of endometriosis patients are misdiagnosed with mental health conditions, which helps delay the actual diagnosis by over four years on average in the United States." Simar Bajaj and Shreyas Teegala report why that happens... www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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When did scientists first discover stars were dominated by hydrogen and helium? A hundred years ago, thanks to the work of a trailblazing female astrophysicist who deserves her day in the sun. @lizlandau.bsky.social with the story. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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If the landslide at the Barry Arm fjord in Alaska collapses, its falling ice and rock could generate a devastating 650-foot-high tsunami. Darren Orf reports on the geologists committed to studying this chunk of earth. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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You may have heard rumblings about turmoil at my former and longtime employer, @outsidemag.bsky.social ... This is the first story I've seen that explains in-depth what's been going on (and Outside is heard from, too). It's worth your time. escapecollective.com/theres-a-wil...

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How do you increase your ability to discover new species? In Denmark, scientists enlisted roughly 30,000 schoolchildren in an effort to find new tardigrades. Paulina Rowińska of @mitsciwrite.bsky.social ‬with the story. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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Pinky-sized Antarctic krill may be small creatures, but collectively they have a huge impact on the planet. Gabe Castro-Root digs into their effects and examines what their future looks like. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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Hey science friends! I’ll be on @scifri.bsky.social today to talk prehistoric plants and When the Earth Was Green. Listen in live or check it out here when the segment’s uploaded online.

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Jokes aside. Uranus deserves attention. @goesbykim.bsky.social shares the coolest things we've learned about the strange planet. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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Although his name is mostly unknown to the general public, paleoartist Jay Matternes' work has entranced millions. @restingdinoface.bsky.social reviews a new book that celebrates his work. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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We all know the iconic “mosquito” in amber from Jurassic Park, but how did such fossils form? In this excerpt from When the Earth Was Green, let me take you back to a time of goop - the Cretaceous Resinous Interval.

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How on Earth does a delicate mosquito become a fossil trapped in amber? @restingdinoface.bsky.social has the story, in this excerpt from her beautiful new book, When the Earth Was Green. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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If you’re a federal scientist who has been fired, and are willing to talk about your work and its importance, please email me at [email protected]. Joe Spring, online science editor, Smithsonian magazine. (If you aren’t, can you repost this so more fired scientists can see it?)

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SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORKS: Applications are open for the 9th year of the NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship. Awards of $3,000 available for students and early-career science communicators undertaking summer internships. Learn more and apply by April 1: www.nasw.org/2025Div...

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If you need a break from today's news, look up at the sky--and then read this excerpt from my new book AIR-BORNE in @smithsonianmag.bsky.social about all the hidden life overhead. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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You surely heard the remarkable news about a decade ago after gravitational waves were first detected. Now, scientists are hearing a distinct hum caused by other gravitational waves. @danfalk.bsky.social explores what it all means. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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When pumas slaughtered thousands of penguins in South America, it spurred scientists to look into why. Joshua Rapp Learn with the story. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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Thrilled to publish this captivating excerpt from @carlzimmer.com's excellent new book AIR-BORNE. @smithsonianmag.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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In my @smithsonianmag.bsky.social debut, I investigate how traditional Chinese medicine has driven pangolins to the edge of extinction. Pharmaceutical companies mass produce pangolin-scale products & sell them online, despite bans on pangolin trade & condemnation from TCM leaders. bit.ly/3EJAxI6

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How did L.A.'s wildfires affect its animals? @antonsrkn.bsky.social has answers in this stellar piece, which features his stunning photos. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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Researchers are beginning to use new methods of wildfire detection and prediction—including artificial intelligence. Anna Fiorentino reports on employing A.I. to find the source of fires and to forecast their spread. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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Cool backstory here on how a student's efforts led to the designation of state snails in Hawaii. Ace science journalist @maddiebender.bsky.social reports. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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Why did dinosaurs begin to thrive so many millions of years ago? @restingdinoface.bsky.social explains how massive volcanic outpourings led to favorable conditions for the terrible lizards. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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This is the way to give a song a natural vibe. A team of researchers trekked through Colombia and recorded the sounds of birds, frogs, jaguars and more, and used them to create a version of the national anthem. @alexaroblesgil.bsky.social with the story. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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Cool feature here on a veteran climber and geomorphologist who is studying how climate change is making Mont Blanc dicier for alpinists. @smithsonianmag.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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Writers and editors, bookmark this link: The submission form is live for the next edition of The Best American Science and Nature Writing, for work published in 2025 www.jaimegreen.net/basn

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The late actor Marlon Brando envisioned making a Pacific coral atoll a base for scientific research. Journalist Sarah Kuta goes long to share how that dream is becoming a reality. @smithsonianmag.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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I have an email address! We're still working on the submission guidelines etc., but if you have an idea for a news story for @biographic.bsky.social, you can send it to: [email protected] Strong science 👍 New and interesting 👍 Societal relevance 👍 Based on a press release 👎

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Some really cool tidbits in this @scifri.bsky.social interview with @restingdinoface.bsky.social - talking about the year's biggest dinosaur discoveries. www.sciencefriday.com/segments/bes...

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Uff da! Always hard to listen to the sound of your own voice. But if you want to hear a roundup of the year's biggest science stories, maybe you can endure this clip I recorded with @wbur.org? Thanks to Robin Young for the opportunity to chat about 2024's milestones. www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

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Enjoyed picking @smithsonianmag.bsky.social's ten biggest science stories of the year with Carlyn Kranking. What would you add or lose? www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...

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With so many great science stories this year you may have missed the biggest dinosaur discoveries. No worries. @restingdinoface.bsky.social rounds up the coolest finds. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...

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This story of the disastrous wake left by a high profile oncologist in Montana is horrifying. By @davidmcswane.bsky.social in @propublica.org #longreads #sundaylongreads @thesundaylongread.bsky.social @longreads.com www.propublica.org/article/thom...

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Presenting @smithsonianmag.bsky.social's top science books of 2024. By @ferrisjabr.bsky.social @zoeschlanger.bsky.social @adamhigginbotham.bsky.social @rboyle31.bsky.social @charan-neuro.bsky.social @ayanaeliza.bsky.social and more... www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...

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Check out this interview with @npr.org, where I shared my thoughts with Leila Fadel on the current state of the #GlobalPlasticsTreaty. www.npr.org/2024/12/06/n...

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Not all coasts will be impacted the same as the Earth warms. On Greenland, as an ice sheet melts the land once under its weight will rise. Sea level along the coast and around nearby islands will effectively drop. Avery Schuyler Nunn reports on what that means. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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An early reminder to apply for the Matthew Power award, which provides $12,500 to support a longform journalism project. Deadline is February 19: journalism.nyu.edu/about-us/awa...

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Anyone looking to learn more about science journalism can benefit by reading @theopennotebook.bsky.social. It's a fantastic resource, and currently any donations to help support the site are being matched. If you're thinking of giving, now's the time.

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So great to hear @hakaimagazine.com senior staffers are joining bioGraphic! But their team is looking to do more. Here's some info about the partnership and how you can help with funding. www.biographic.com/hakai-magazi...

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