Two studies on broad-spectrum antivirals in under two weeks. Is this a sign of things to come? Writing for @sciencenews.bsky.social about a small-molecule that shows promising results in mice, blocking infection from 6 deadly viruses: www.sciencenews.org/article/anti...

Three days of a deep dive into India's journey with renewable energy, especially wind and solar. With a focus on south India. Courtesy @earthjournalism.bsky.social #REinIndia

I think this about certain 🇮🇳 national leaders, two in particular.

Maybe I would be more tempted to use LLMs if I didn't really like writing and thinking, but, well,

These tiny, sun-powered disks could help scientists learn more about the Earth’s mesosphere, and Mars: www.scientificamerican.com/article/tiny... @sciam.bsky.social

Sucralose, found in artificial sweeteners, diet drinks, etc., associated with reduced efficacy of cancer immunotherapy. Reporting for @sciencenews.bsky.social www.sciencenews.org/article/sucr...

Hydrogels from yoghurt waste for tissue regeneration and wound healing. Reporting for @cenmag.bsky.social cen.acs.org/biological-c...

As we gear up for S4 of Arcx, there's no better time play catch up! Featuring @vajra.me @usmantm.bsky.social @payaldhar.bsky.social @saadzhossain.bsky.social @shwetawrites.bsky.social @yudhanjaya.bsky.social @tashanmehta.bsky.social and @gautambhatia88.bsky.social darknlight.com/podcast/arcx...

Got to write this very cool piece!

How does our brain know what’s real and what’s not? My first piece for @livescience.com www.livescience.com/human-behavi...

According to the folks at @qi.com, adding the word “fucking” to your google search term disables the annoying AI-generated summary. 🤣

Penguin poop powers cloud formation in Antarctica: cen.acs.org/environment/... Reporting for @cenmag.bsky.social

Here's a Q&A with chemical oceanographer Sambuddha Misra for Chemical & Engineering News @cenmag.bsky.social cen.acs.org/environment/...

It's tricky to transplant a bladder. But surgeons finally did it. Reporting for @sciencenews.bsky.social www.sciencenews.org/article/blad...

I'm helping lead @cenmag.bsky.social's Trailblazers 2025, and I want you 🫵 to nominate a chemist with disabilities for us to feature. Before June 4, fill out this form and recognize a chemist who inspires you: cenm.ag/nominatetrai...

An antivenom that works against 13 species of deadly snakes (so far only in mice!): cen.acs.org/biological-c...

New research indicates that technology use might reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Great news for those of us approaching, or in, middle-age! Reporting for @sciam.bsky.social www.scientificamerican.com/article/tech...

Thank you all for following me! I’m trying to follow you all back—bear with me.

My first byline of the year for a publication I’ve been trying to break into for years: www.scientificamerican.com/article/firs...

I will have to post here now and again, won’t I?

“The euphoria surrounding generative AI often ignores ethics and rights, especially when it comes to artists whose work may be lifted for free and altered or mimicked without their consent.” #generativeAI #AI #AIethics #copyright https://www.openmindmag.org/articles/colonizing-art

Hey, if you've been laid off & are thinking of going freelance (vs looking for the next FT job), The Writers' Co-op has the resource you probably want: the LAYOFF TO FREELANCE SURVIVAL GUIDE: https://www.thewriterscooppod.com/resources/p/layoff-survival-guide