MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing
Cambridge, MA
Joined July 2009
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Black Farmers Face Setbacks Over Trump Budget Cuts: ‘We Are In Survival Mode’
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“We’re way more connected than we believe or understand,” said @MIT_Sciwrite student Sophie Hartley. Learn more about why science writing is important. news.mit.edu/2024/sophie-har… #ScienceJournalism #Science #climatechage
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Could We Store Our Data in DNA? My latest for @NewYorker. Link is in reply.
A new study explores psychedelics in active duty soldiers. @NoahDaly15 reports for @MilitaryTimes:
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Johns Hopkins Plans Staff Layoffs After $800 Million Grant Cuts wsj.com/health/healthcare/jo… with @l_e_whyte
Danish schoolchildren helped scientists discover 9 new species of tardigrade. @PaulaRowinska, '25, has the story for @SmithsonianMag
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Larger models can pull off greater feats, but the accessibility and efficiency of smaller models make them attractive tools. @StephenOrnes reports: quantamagazine.org/why-do-re…
Elizabeth Quill, '07, dives into the wonderfully weird world of ancient black holes for Science News Explores:
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Last week, FEMA removed an interactive mapping tool from its website showing in local detail how climate change could affect the risk of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other hazards across the country. Two data scientist rebuilt it within a week.
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Congratulations to @WillvonHerff, '23, for being named a 2025 Early Career Fellow by @Open_Notebook! Read more about Will and the fellowship here: sciwrite.mit.edu/news-events
If you follow us over on *the other sky site* @AlexIp718 made a starter pack of our science writing alum: bsky.app/starter-pack/alexip…
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Our guide to decarbonizing your life was nominated for a National Magazine Award! heatmap.news/decarbonize-you…
Congratulations @PaulaRowinska, '25, for winning Austria’s Science Book of the Year! You can read about Paula's award (and fantastic book, Mapmatics) here: sciwrite.mit.edu/news-events…
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Is your job, or the job of someone you know, mostly funded by indirect costs on NIH grants?
If so, I’d love to chat with you for a story in @ScienceNews. You can DM me or email me at aviveros [at] sciencenews [dot] org.
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For @Nature, I took a look at the weight-loss medicines being tested in 2025 and what they have to offer. @DanielJDrucker @BevTchangMD @seeleyrj nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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“Women.” “Diverse.” “Institutional.” “Historically.” Here are the keywords putting science in the crosshairs of Trump’s executive orders wapo.st/4aMAdEz
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Some good news and some bad news about the West Antarctic ice sheet: “We didn’t get the worst-case scenario. But I can’t put my hand on my heart and say this wouldn’t happen in the next century or two,” says Eric Wolff at Cambridge University. 🧪newscientist.com/article/246…
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Are you a scientist affected by the suspensions at federal agencies? Reach out - DMs are open. washingtonpost.com/politics/…
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When I heard about the Macy's closing in Philly, like so many others, I was heartbroken. I was honored to write about how much it meant to my family, and how I hope we can somehow still meet at the Eagle, for the @PhillyInquirer:
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