#science journalism

[geekysteven]

oh dang, it's gonna take them even longer to get home in that

[Image description a news screenshot reading "Physicists make tiny model of Star Trek's USS Voyager that's smaller than a human hair"]

#image described #star trek #image description added #described images #st voy #st voyager #star trek voyager #voyager #uss voyager #Science journalism #1k #5k

[strangebiology]

I saw herds of 30+ pronghorns just about every day in the summer of 2021 when I lived in SW Wyoming just by looking out my window. This year, I moved my desk to the window so I could watch them cantering across the grass all day. But, after an intense winter that killed thousands of animals--in one area, 100% of collared fawns died--most days I just see an empty field.

There is some science that suggests extreme weather events are linked to climate change, but it's impossible to know exactly what impact it has on any one phenomenon. I wrote about it here in my latest article for Outrider.

#dead animals #Wyoming #pronghorns #climate change #nature #animals #conservation #Science Journalism #SciComm #deerr #antelope #elk

[frc-ambaradan]

See this man?

His name is Piero Angela.

Some say he's the italian David Attemborough.

I say David Attemborough is the british Piero Angela.

He's a journalist. Tv host. Science journalist. Jazz pianist.

He was born in Turin in 1928 and, it is worth noting, his father Carlo has been awarded the Medal of the "Righteous among the Nations".

Last year Piero Angela celebrated 70 years (don't know if you heard me right: 70 YEARS!!) of non-stop collaboration with italian national TV and radio broadcaster RAI. Hell, when he started working for RAI it was still a radio only broadcaster... tv didn't even exist in Italy yet.

He's been anchorman, reporter, war correspondent... but what's most famous for is QUARK.

The scientific TV program that turned the air of Bach's Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major into "The Quark Music"! That's right. No one in Italy knows what's the air of Bach's suite n.3 in D major is, but goddammit, everyone knows the "Quark Music"!

That's because the man himself, the program and its intro are such a huge part in the life of every italian, even of those who are not interested in science. Piero Angela and his angelic intro are one of the pillars of italian modern culture!

Proof to that, another pillar of italian culture, Topolino, celebrated Angela's 90th birthday in 2018 with a story, an interview and a very cool cover! Here's to you Peter Quarky:

Why am I telling you all this?

Because Piero Angela passed away today, aged 93. But not before having written a really touching letter (like a boss!) thanking everyone who worked with him and all the common people who let him bring knowledge and science into their home with his very savoy care and kindness.

Right now for me is like loosing a very dear member of the family... you know, an odd granpa fixated with dinosaurs, planets and bacteria (I've still the complete collection of vhs he made on the dinosaurs and the one on the solar system) and I just wanted everyone to know about him, his impressive career and simply what a cool and kind person he was. A gentleman of old days.

To the stars, Piero... to the stars!

Piero Angela plays "As time goes by" in the program "Che Tempo Che Fa" in 2018.

#piero angela #bye bye piero #see you on the other side #quark #super quark #rai #science journalism #science #topolino magazine #mickey mouse #italian tv #italian celebs #johann sebastian bach #bach suite n.3 in D major #jazz #jazz pianist #as time goes by

[pandemic-info]

It’s likely you know someone dealing with long COVID | WBEZ Chicago

Severe fatigue, cognitive impairment and post-exertional malaise are just a few of the many symptoms associated with long COVID. It can last weeks, months and even years. Having this condition is also somewhat common. “It’s generally a minimum of 10% of COVID infections lead to long COVID,” said Hannah Davis, the co-founder of the Patient-Led Research Collaborative. With COVID hospitalizations on the rise for the first time this year, we speak with Davis and Pulitzer-winning science journalist Ed Yong. They both say that what frustrates a lot of COVID long-haulers is the lack of public knowledge about the condition… and the misconceptions surrounding it. “If you are listening to this and you find yourself thinking, ‘I don’t know anyone with long COVID,’ I guarantee that you do,” Yong said.

#covid #long covid #podcast #hannah davis #ed yong #science communication #science journalism #the rundown #wbez #npr

[bethanythebogwitch]

There should be a law that says if a headline ever says that "a new discovery has completely changed everything we know about some scientific field" that it hasn't actually.

Turns out "new discovery expands our knowledge of this field but does not fundamentally change our understanding of it" isn't as catchy a headline

#science #science communication #science journalism #popular science

[prose2passion]

#science #science journalism #ecology #conservation #carnivores

[quantimist]

Ph.D. Researcher in Quantum Technologies and Public Outreach

This opportunity is offered by the chair of Public Policy, Governance and Innovative Technologies at the TUM School of Social Science. As an interdisciplinary, public-interest-minded, and impact-oriented team based at the TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology, we study, teach, and shape in practice a broad range of policy and governance issues concerning innovative technologies. We work…

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#phd opportunity for physics in germany #physics phd #physics phd in germany #quantum #quantum communication #quantum computing jobs #quantum engineering #quantum jobs #quantum physics jobs #quantum physics PhD jobs #quantum technologies #quantum technologies jobs #quantum technologies opportunities #quantum world #science journalism

[tenth-sentence]

First, the new complex of scientific findings of the 1950s and early 1960s which made up molecular biology was communicated to lay publics pretty rapidly – if not quite the day after the double helix was discovered.

"Frankenstein's Footsteps: Science, Genetics and Popular Culture" - Jon Turney

#book quote #frankenstein's footsteps #jon turney #nonfiction #scientific discovery #50s #1950s #60s #1960s #20th century #molecular biology #communication #scientific communication #science journalism #double helix

[nouhabelaid]

Let’s Explore Media in #MENA – Where are the science journalists?  

Cliquez içi pour lire l’article en FrançaisOne day, a pharmaceutical company director asked me: “Where are the science journalists?” He was specifically referring to Morocco, but I have been asked this question many times when it comes to the MENA region. It is essential to acknowledge that science journalists exist in the MENA region, even though they may not be numerous. It is incorrect to…

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#Mena #Mena region #Nouha Belaid #Science #Science Journalism

[selfconstructiontheblog]

Shouting Over the Chaos of Industry: The Life of the Modern Dolphin 

The peaceful oceans that have historically preserved life since their conception have turned tumultuous due to growing industrial and military activities. War and entrepreneurial ventures have caused great harm to an abundance of marine species. However, the obstacle of noise pollution that dolphins face today is particularly morose in nature. Noise pollution refers to when the inhabitants of an environment are exposed to loud sounds that can negatively impact their well-being (National Geographic). This pollution is of particular harm to dolphins, who rely heavily upon communication for survival. One scientific investigation highlights this; a team of researchers led by marine biologist Hellen Bailey discovered that dolphins were whistling at higher frequencies and with less complexity (McCarthy). As activities conducted within or surrounding the oceans become more prominent in their intensity and quantity, the waters become less of a home and more of a factory that feeds human greed. 

There are a multitude of industrial activities that cause noise pollution. Some of the undertakings with the most disastrous effects upon the dolphin population include shipping, sonar devices, and seismic surveys. Noise is measured with a unit of sound called the decibel. A sound of over 90 decibels can cause harm to a person’s hearing (with prolonged exposure). Supply ships produce 174 decibels on average - well above the suitable amount to maintain proper hearing. Sounds of this intensity don’t just stop a dolphin’s ability to communicate. They can cause damage to their physical and emotional well-being. Sonar devices replicate the echolocation ability of the dolphin, sending pulses into the depths of the ocean. Those pulses bounce off the object(s) that they hit and travel back to the device from whence they came. Finally, they send an alert of any large objects that were detected. Sonar devices are used by the military and can be as loud as 235 decibels. In such extreme cases of high decibel noises, fatality results. Seismic surveys are similar to sonars. They come from compressed air guns and are used to search for natural resources. Although research has proved the harmful effects of such technology, these industrial activities are often conducted without care or concern for wildlife. 

Bibliography 

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/dolphins-noise-pollution-speaking/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/marine-life-needs-protection-from-noise-pollution/ 

https://us.whales.org/our-4-goals/create-healthy-seas/ocean-pollution/#:~:text=Noise%20pollutio n%20threatens%20whale%20and,of%20some%20whales%20and%20dolphins. 

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/dolphins-noise-pollution-speaking/

https://www.oceancare.org/en/our-work/ocean-conservation/underwater-noise/underwater-noise -consequences/

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html#:~:text=Sound% 20is%20measured%20in%20decibels,immediate%20harm%20to%20your%20ears. 

https://www.shoreline.bm/environment/effects-of-the-shipping-industry-of-sound-in-the-sea/#:~:t ext=Some%20ships%20are%20quieter%20than,of%20a%20loud%20rock%20concert.

#dolphins #whales #noise pollution #pollution #science journalism #activism #marine life

[geekysteven]

I really had high hopes for this year though

[Image description Newspaper headline "new research jellyfish apocalypse not coming"]

#Jellyfish #sea jellies #apocalypse #Science journalism #geekysteven #image descriptions #described images #image description added #image described #marine biology

[strangebiology]

Science Writing Resources

There are TONS of resources for science journalists and science communicators out there. In fact, I only have room to make a list of lists of resources for science journalists. Here they are: 

The Open Notebook's Science Writing Resources (elsewhere) That We Like (includes my group, Authors of Nonfiction Books in Progress)

Council for the Advancement of Science Writing's Connector, "a library of resources for science journalism & communication." 

SciCommers Community Resources

Science Writers News Roundup (newsletter)

The National Association of Science Writers' Write that Book!. A list of guides and resources viewable by NASW members.

The ultimate science writing resource guide by Shel Evergreen 

If you're not already aware, The Open Notebook and NASW themselves are great.

#Science Writing #science journalism #Science communication

[frc-ambaradan]

And nothing... you see Alberto Angela starting a new science tv program which is the direct heir to his father's Quark and suddenly everything is perfectly fine. Piero Angela never died. Quark never stopped. And everything is just the way it should be ❤️❤️

And he called it "Noos" which was the name of the spaceship Piero used to explore the cosmos in "Viaggio nel cosmo" as if that ship never stopped its journey.

Bless you, Alberto! Bless you! 🥺

#if you don't call this generational relay #🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️ #alberto angela #piero angela #super quark #noos #rai #italian tv #italy #science #science journalism

[pandemic-info]

Re: If you may have been exposed to COVID, should you wait to get vaccinated? —

If your body is already mounting a response to a COVID exposure, it may be a good idea to wait until you know you aren’t going to get sick. This period of time—from exposure to symptom onset—is known as the virus’s incubation period. For Omicron variants—which include the newest JN.1. subvariant—studies have estimated a 2–3 day incubation period.

Do not get vaccinated if you are testing positive for COVID. Not only will you risk exposing people to the illness, but your immune system will also be at capacity, meaning you won’t optimize the vaccine’s effects, Bracamonte said.

If you are testing negative and choose to get vaccinated right after an exposure, your immune system will begin mounting a response that may protect you from severe illness from this exposure, but it does take about two weeks for the immune system to mount a full response, Pekosz said.

“It will certainly protect you in the next two to three months from other exposures,” he said.

...

How Long After Having COVID Should You Wait to Be Vaccinated?  

If you’ve recently had COVID, Bracamonte and Pekosz recommend waiting between three and six months to get vaccinated with the most updated COVID vaccine.

It isn’t dangerous to get vaccinated before then, but the idea is to maximize the benefits, and most people retain pretty strong immunity for three to six months after an infection.

“Your body is already at maximum in terms of responding to COVID,” Pekosz said, adding that waiting for a few months allows the immune system’s memory to wane before vaccination ramps it back up, extending protection.

If you haven’t gotten the latest bivalent vaccine—and you’ve managed to avoid COVID so far this year—“It’s not too late,” Pekosz told Health, noting that the latest vaccine can protect against the emerging JN.1 variant.

—

Surprisingly good article. Makes sense that the author is a science journalist who’s also covered Long COVID, e.g.:

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/brain-fog-long-covid-symptoms-can-last-year-study-finds-rcna29834

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/covid-hurts-heart-according-science-rcna71262

Related:

https://pandemic-info.tumblr.com/post/731367132427878400/novavax-is-finally-available-in-us-pharmacies

#covid #vaccine #article #health #vaccination #questions #science journalism #Kaitlin Sullivan #journalist #author #long covid

[typhlonectes]

Vintage newspaper article

#vintage #animals #nature #journalism #toad #frog #amphibian #science #herpetology

[prose2passion]

#science #ecology #evolution #science journalism #snakes #feature #toxins