Good points about the press, 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝙲. 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚗 . Though on some of these issues, like mask use, there were many studies supporting use, and the science at the time did not seem equivocal, nor does it seem equivocal now. Does it?

Should you fear bird flu reaching you and your family? New podcast from Tanya Lewis and I & Scientific American tells you why to chill-- for now.
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Measles isn't just a rash. It can kill 3 in 1000 infected kids. We have more measles cases in 3 months this year than in all of 2023. In our podcast Tanya Lewis and I discuss why w/ Katelyn Jetelina. And how even after infection, vaccines reduce symptoms. scientificamerican.com/podcast/episod…

Families are under attack in America. Read Marla Broadfoot, PhD story in Scientific American -- an astounding piece of reporting-- to find out how, & how families are pushing back

What's wrong with Gaza war reporting in a nutshell. Story here is about finger pointing: Gaza says Israel did it. Israel denies. The actual story is 20 killed, hundreds wounded trying to get food. Who are they, their families, what's the ongoing harm? nytimes.com/live/2024/03...

OpenMind's series on the thought biases that leave people open to science disinformation--and how to fight them -- is out! Articles, podcasts, and Tiktoks! Must read, must listen, must watch!
openmindmag.org/misinformation…

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Kids can return to school safely just 72 hours after measles contact IF THEY GET VACCINATED & don't have symptoms. A basic health fact Florida isn't telling parents during the current measles outbreak. From Katelyn Jetelina & Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD in new Scientific American. scientificamerican.com/article/florid…

BREAKING: The CDC is changing Covid isolation guidelines. If you don't have a fever and your symptoms are improving, you don't need to isolate, they say. That runs entirely counter to scientific evidence: newrepublic.com/article/179304…

today, Scientific American is launching a new expert-written column on the science behind parenting and how to parse through some of the advice that's out there.

here's our intro.

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Why can't we make good stuff that lasts and works anymore? Anna Kramer has the answer in her fascinating story on KitchenAid.

Just was asked by this platform to authenticate my account by matching the number of rocks (R) with the number (L), & grateful for both my Ph.D. in geology & the quantitative skills I learned along the way.

Laugh and learn! Now in Scientific American, we have a comic strip guide to how your brain evolved, and why the 'other end' of your body may have played a crucial role. Thanks to Knowable Magazine and makinaro.bsky.social & tim vernimmen scientificamerican.com/article/a-comi….

Something important has changed in how your body responds to COVID. It'll change what negative home tests mean, but positive ones are still accurate. Tanya Lewis & I explain in our new Scientific American podcast episode. scientificamerican.com/podcast/episod…

It's 9:38 (Eastern time, US). I hope you're celebrating the end of 2023. And if you don't want to start 2024 with a hangover, Tanya Lewis and I have some tips for you. Just an 8 minute listen. You can finish before midnight! scientificamerican.com/podcast/episod…

The holidays are a time for indulgence, but there are ways to drink alcohol without suffering the painful effects. trib.al/b6271g2

Must-read if you buy Vitamin D supplements (or drink milk!). There's no D deficiency epidemic in the US. In her awesome Scientific American story Christie Aschwanden explains the new D science, and the amazing amount your body produces on its own.
scientificamerican.com/article/how-mu…

First data to roll in on the effectiveness of fall 2023 covid vaccines: 70% additional effectiveness against hospitalization.

Place: Denmark
Population: Adults >60
Published?: Preprint
Link: medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
Bottom line: Vaccines for the win

Killer kittens!