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Erik Vance: Getting Myself Cursed

October 25, 2019

Science journalist Erik Vance decides to get cursed by a witch doctor for science.

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In Science Communication Tags Erik Vance, curse, superstition, journalism, Season 9

Maryn McKenna: The Photos That I Had Never Wanted to Receive

September 27, 2019

While covering the devastating impact of an earthquake in Thailand, journalist Maryn McKenna reflects on tragedy in her own life.

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In Earth Science Tags Maryn McKenna, journalism, earthquake, Thailand, grief, disaster, Season 9

Sarah Kaplan: We're the Lucky Ones

September 27, 2019

Journalist Sarah Kaplan normally covers the science beat, but when tragedy strikes in Las Vegas, she takes on an assignment unlike any she's had before.

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In Science Communication Tags Sarah Kaplan, journalism, disaster, trauma, gun violence, Season 9

Wade Roush: Facing the Challenger

November 30, 2018

A trip to the Kennedy Space Center reminds Wade Roush of what originally inspired him to pursue science journalism.

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In Astronomy, Science Communication Tags Wade Roush, Challenger, journalism, space, NASA, Season 8

Veronika Meduna: Turning Myself Inside Out

November 9, 2018

Science writer Veronika Meduna thought she never wanted to have children, but in her late thirties, she changes her mind.

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In Health and Medicine Tags Veronika Meduna, Season 8, infertility, pregnancy, journalism

Cassandra Willyard: Better Safe than Sorry

September 14, 2018

Science writer Cassandra WIllyard is frustrated by the restrictions put on her during her pregnancy.

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In Health and Medicine Tags Cassandra Willyard, journalism, pregnancy, women's health

Arielle Duhaime-Ross: Finding Common Ground

June 22, 2018

Journalist Arielle Duhaime-Ross finds common ground with an Alaskan community struggling with the effects of climate change.

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In Climate Science Tags Arielle Duhaime-Ross, Alaska, climate change, journalism, climate science, gender, LGBT identity

Peter Brannen: Rebuilding After Disaster

June 8, 2018

Science journalist Peter Brannen mourns the loss of his mother while studying the earth’s biggest mass extinction.

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In Geology, Earth Science Tags Peter Brannen, journalism, geology, extinction, death, grief

Josh Silberg: Finding power in a name

May 4, 2018

As a graduate student, Josh Silberg begins to question whether he's cut out for science.

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In Psychology, Science Communication Tags Josh Silberg, graduate school, journalism, mental health, depression

Judith Stone: A Very Delicate Situation

April 6, 2018

Science journalist Judith Stone worries about causing conflict when she writes about cultural differences aboard the International Space Station.

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In Astronomy Tags Judith Stone, NASA, space, journalism, culture

Leah Shaffer: The First Rule of Worm Club

March 2, 2018

Science writer Leah Shaffer discovers an interesting way to manage her chronic illness -- hookworms.

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In Biology, Health and Medicine Tags Leah Shaffer, hookworms, chronic illness, parasites, medicine, journalism

Michael Lemonick: The Streets of My Hometown

November 17, 2017

Science writer Michael Lemonick interviews an old friend who lost the ability to form memories after an injury.

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In Neuroscience Tags Michael Lemonick, journalism, memory, neuroscience, brain injury

Shannon Palus: A Bear in the Woods

October 6, 2017

Just out of journalism school, Shannon Palus takes a public relations internship at a nuclear energy lab in Idaho.

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In Science Communication Tags journalism, nuclear energy, perception, Shannon Palus

Eli Chen: My Brain Out of Love

October 6, 2017

When science journalist Eli Chen begins to have doubts in her relationship, she tries to control her feelings using neuroscience.

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In Neuroscience Tags Eli Chen, journalism, neuroscience, relationships, breakup

Lindzi Wessel: A Herpes Love Story

September 8, 2017

Nothing can come between Lindzi Wessel and her new boyfriend, David -- except maybe herpes.

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In Health and Medicine Tags Linzi Wessel, love, herpes, STDs, journalism, relationships

Ed Yong: Ed vs. the Flatulent Rhino

August 11, 2017

Science writer Ed Yong is confronted by a flatulent rhino while on safari.

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In Ecology Tags Ed Yong, safari, South Africa, rhino, journalism

Brendan Bane: Dangerous Little Miracles

May 19, 2017

As a teenager, science writer Brendan Bane becomes obsessed with collecting poisonous pets.

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In Biology Tags Brendan Bane, journalism, herpetology, snakes

Katharine Gammon: I'm Not in Labor

May 12, 2017

Science writer Katharine Gammon thinks she’s gone into labor, but her doctor says she hasn’t.

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In Health and Medicine Tags Katharine Gammon, pregnancy, labor, journalism

David Baron: Chasing Eclipses

April 28, 2017

Eclipse chaser David Baron discovers the real magic behind a total solar eclipse.

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In Astronomy Tags David Baron, eclipse, journalism, astronomy
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Alok Jha: Ice for Days

March 24, 2017

On an expedition to Antarctica, journalist Alok Jha ends up trapped on the ice for days.

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In Climate Science Tags Alok Jha, journalism, Antarctica, danger, iceberg, arctic, ocean, ship
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