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James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.

A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.

Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."

Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
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Early-Career Fellowship Program - The Open Notebook Every year, The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. This ten-month program offers fellows the opportunity to explore their career interests ...

Applications are OPEN through 10/31 for our early-career fellowship program supported by the @bwfund.bsky.social! Work with a mentor to plan, report, and write articles for The Open Notebook and become part of the TON team. 🧪

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These kids are so cool 🥹

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Savnede Alec Luhn (38) funnet i live Det bekrefter politiet i Hardanger til VG. –⁠ Veldig, veldig glad, sier kona til VG.

It hasn’t made it to English-speaking outlets yet but reports from the area are saying that @alecluhn.bsky.social has been found and is receiving medical attention ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Overjoyed for everyone — I cannot imagine the relief felt by his wife and family www.vg.no/nyheter/i/B0...

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Savnede Alec Luhn (38) funnet i live Det bekrefter politiet i Hardanger til VG. –⁠ Veldig, veldig glad, sier kona til VG.

Ah seeing the reports!! Amazing amazing news. Haven’t made it to the English-speaking outlets yet www.vg.no/nyheter/i/B0...

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Hi! Do you have a source? I’m not seeing reports but hoping this is true!

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My friend and fellow journalist @alecluhn.bsky.social is missing. If you have any info/sway that could help this situation please send me a message 💛

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Syrians Want a Green Future. Can Their New Government Deliver? | Atmos The fall of the Assad regime has offered the Syrian people a revolutionary moment to rebuild with the environment in mind.

as Syria rebounds from dictatorship, its people are demanding to rebuild with the climate in mind

for @atmosmag.bsky.social, @mariannedhe.bsky.social reports on the hopes and dreams for the nation's post-Assad future 🌍🧪

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Tiny Space Matters with Dr. Sam Jones Podcast Episode · Pale Blue Pod · 06/09/2025 · 55m

Tiny matters. Big matters. It’s all space to me!

Check out this week’s Pale Blue Pod about the tiniest things in space with @samjscience.bsky.social

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Had a blast on Pale Blue Pod chatting about tiny things in space with @goastromo.bsky.social ! 🔭

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Stress is contagious. Here’s how not to catch it. Building strong social connections, taking a step back when you feel overwhelmed and focusing on things you enjoy are some ways to deal with stress contagion.

Feeling stressed? 2024 award winner @samjscience.bsky.social shares how building strong social connections, taking a step back when you feel overwhelmed, and focusing on things you enjoy are some ways to deal with stress contagion.

Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202... #scicomm

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RFK Jr. says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September

RFK Jr. says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September

Science does not work like this. The only way you can set a timeline is if you have rigged the results in advance.

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Top 5 episodes of Tiny Matters, picked by the podcast's executive producer Sam Jones. Episode titles are in the following posts.

Top 5 episodes of Tiny Matters, picked by the podcast's executive producer Sam Jones. Episode titles are in the following posts.

🎧 If you want to treat your ears to a science podcast, tune in to Tiny Matters! Dive into the microbes, molecules, and other other tiny things that have a big impact on our world.

Not sure where to start? Here are some top episode picks from our award-winning executive producer, Sam Jones.

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Head to our YouTube channel to check out additional shorts 🔗 youtube.com/@tinymatters...

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How 18th and 19th century 'race science' still has deadly medical consequences today Tiny Matters · Episode

Today's episode of Tiny Matters is one I've been mulling over for a while, partly because I wanted to find the perfect guest. (Spoiler: I did).

@joelbervell.bsky.social joins us to discuss the ways race science, dating back centuries, still influences medicine today open.spotify.com/episode/0jwQ...

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Check your tags — wrong Sam Jones

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NASACORE 👩‍🚀🌌 We are still on cloud nine from our NASA visit last week. Seriously such an honor to be in the presence of the Roman Space Telescope with @goastromo.bsky.social and @samjscience.bsky.social! We probably won't stop talking about this for a while.

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Flier saying that submissions are open for the awards for excellence in science communication given by the National Academies and Schmidt Sciences from February 28 through March 31, 2025.

Flier saying that submissions are open for the awards for excellence in science communication given by the National Academies and Schmidt Sciences from February 28 through March 31, 2025.

🌟Submissions are OPEN for the awards for excellence in science communication given by @nationalacademies.org & @schmidtsciences.bsky.social to science communicators, journalists, and researchers. I was thrilled to have been one of last year's winners.

🔗 www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel...

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Was a blast chatting with you!

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When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance

📕 And be sure to check out Riley’s new book, When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance bookshop.org/p/books/when...

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How plants shaped our world: Rising oxygen, blocky bones, and other pivotal moments in evolution Tiny Matters · Episode

This week’s Tiny Matters features @restingdinoface.bsky.social who guides us in exploring the complex and essential relationship between plants and animals across evolution and some of the pivotal moments that led to our world today. Listen anywhere you get podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/3ieM...

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🧪For science (or dog! or both!) enthusiasts in the DMV area — come see a very cool comparative oncology doc I was a science consultant on, premiering at the AMC Montgomery 16 in Bethesda on Tuesday, February 11th at 7 pm.

FREE to attend. Trailer and RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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pointing listeners in the right (sometimes cute) direction since 2022 😎

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Thank you!!

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This is your sign to treat yourself this weekend in preparation for the week ahead, for no reason whatsoever…

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Headshot of Tiny Matters exec producer and host Sam Jones with tiles of podcast logos behind her.

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🧪I had a blast curating this week's @pocketcasts.com guest list! Check it out and maybe you'll find a new podcast to fall in love with @acs.org @multitude.productions @okidokiboki.bsky.social 🔗 blog.pocketcasts.com/2025/01/16/s...

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great starter pack to bring all kinds of science to your feed in all sorts of formats, from writing to podcasting to videos, from award-winning science communicators and journalists!

go.bsky.app/R3WZmxy

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Thanks, Matt!

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Such an amazing night with @nationalacademies.org and Schmidt Sciences receiving an Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communication. The past few days I’ve been surrounded by the smartest, kindest, most driven people and I am so grateful 💛

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We're hosting an Instagram takeover with Tiny Matters Host @samjscience.bsky.social! Mark your calendars for December 9th from 1-2 pm EST to get all your burning podcast and science questions answered right on our stories at @multitudeshows. @amerchemsociety.bsky.social

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