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Posts by Rudy Molinek

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Coming soon! The Best American Science & Nature Writing 2025 Discover the 2025 Best American Science & Nature Writing anthology, curated by Susan Orlean and featuring exceptional science writing that explores the wonders of our natural world.

So cool to see @rudymolinek.bsky.social's @smithsonianmag.bsky.social piece on the long, strange history of Teflon on the notable list for The Best American Science and Nature Writing. Thanks @jaimealyse.bsky.social jaimealyse.beehiiv.com/p/basnw25

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Zircon: How this tiny, ancient mineral is upending what scientists believed about early Earth - American Chemical Society How did the early Earth, over four billion years ago, evolve into the planet we know and love today? A tiny mineral may hold the key.

Had a great time reporting and appearing on this podcast about the mineral zircon for Tiny Matters and @samjscience.bsky.social

I may be biased, but I think it turned out great - take a listen!

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Giving a public talk on the geologic and glacial history of the Lake Superior region, while on a ridge overlooking the lake and some outstanding fall colors

Giving a public talk on the geologic and glacial history of the Lake Superior region, while on a ridge overlooking the lake and some outstanding fall colors

Behind-the-scenes of Rudy’s set-up to record an episode of Tiny Matters with Sam Jones, a fellow scicomm awards winner (appropriating what will very soon become Rudy’s baby’s room and changing table!)

Behind-the-scenes of Rudy’s set-up to record an episode of Tiny Matters with Sam Jones, a fellow scicomm awards winner (appropriating what will very soon become Rudy’s baby’s room and changing table!)

Visiting Blanche the gorilla at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History for a story about museum taxidermy in Smithsonian Magazine

Visiting Blanche the gorilla at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History for a story about museum taxidermy in Smithsonian Magazine

@rudymolinek.bsky.social, a geologist, science journalist, and audio producer shares a few of his #BTS moments producing the podcast "Under Our Feet!" 👣 🪨

Learn more about Rudy: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel... #scicomm #podcast #geology

10 months ago 0 1 0 0

Miguel, @migueldobrich.bsky.social, is one of the most driven, innovative, and impactful science communicators I've ever met. Check out his story and his work!

11 months ago 4 2 1 0

Congratulations new fellows! Can't wait to read your work.

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People sometimes ask me what it’s like to cover climate, but I didn’t think anyone would make a whole video about it! Thank you @nationalacademies.org & @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org for the Schmidt award

11 months ago 13 7 0 1
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The End of Science’s Peacetime Opinion | Defending the practice of science from its adversaries will require dealing with some uncomfortable truths.

"One thing is certain: The changes we make ourselves will be healthier than the ones our adversaries demand."

New work for @undark.org:
undark.org/2025/02/06/o...

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The End of Science’s Peacetime Opinion | Defending the practice of science from its adversaries will require dealing with some uncomfortable truths.

A very worthwhile read by @cbo.bsky.social
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undark.org/2025/02/06/o...

1 year ago 2 0 0 0
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NAS Schmidt Excellence in Scicomm Awardees Join the conversation

go.bsky.app/R3WZmxy Follow these awesome people!

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Thrilled to be among these awesome folks who all love talking and writing about science. Can't wait to see what everyone does next! @nationalacademies.org

1 year ago 5 0 0 0

It was a great event! Thanks for putting it on!

1 year ago 2 0 0 0

If @99pi.org were to do another book club, which book should we tackle?

Caro’s Lyndon Johnson books are already being considered!

Looking for nonfiction: readable, important, explains the world in a compelling way, offers a lot to discuss…

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If you're in Madison, please come to @theopennotebook.bsky.social's event at Leopold's Books/Bar at 6 p.m. on Tues, Nov. 19! I'll be talking about THE CRAFT OF SCIENCE WRITING (published this month) with @kellyperil.bsky.social, a signature cocktail will be available, & it'll be great. 📚🍸

1 year ago 14 5 1 1
The 2025 AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellowship Application closes January 1, 2025. Apply now to be a part of the 50th class.

The 2025 AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellowship Application closes January 1, 2025. Apply now to be a part of the 50th class.

Are you ready to try something new and work in #SciComm?
Apply by Jan 1, 2025 to be a part of #MMF50th and join an alumni cohort of over 850 as you spend the summer using your STEM background as a journalist writing the news!

aaas.org/mmf

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‎Under Our Feet: PFAS: Speaking Out on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Under Our Feet, Ep PFAS: Speaking Out - Jan 9, 2024

First post here! The newest episode of Under Our Feet - you won't hear me much, but you will hear firsthand from people living with acute contamination in WI, and from folks whose connection to the contaminated area goes back a really long time

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