We are in the middle of one of the most wonderful traditions, the Christmas Bird Count. Last year, I wrote for @myhnn.bsky.social about a curious episode from its 126-year history, when three professors sued the Audubon Society, its vice president, and The New York Times for defamation.

Food history isn’t just about old recipes; it can be found in the dishes we enjoy today. Read my latest, about a journey through the history of empanadas in NYC restaurants. For: @latnewsletter.bsky.social

Mañana a la madrugada del 14 de Marzo se podrá ver en el cielo un eclipse lunar, también conocido como "luna de sangre."

"Mercury has joined the party! (Check it out if you can—Saturn will only be visible for two more nights!)"

¡Soy yo!

Today marks the final day of the 125th Christmas Bird Count—a perfect time to share this essay I wrote for @myhnn.bsky.social NN about a curious episode from the 1970s, when data from the count was at the center of a five-year defamation lawsuit.

Wrote an essay about a curious episode from the 1970's that includes data the Christmas Bird Count, the fight to ban DDT, and a defamation lawsuit. For: @myhnn.bsky.social

What’s your favorite science book? With: @rebeccaromney.bsky.social Let us know at: www.sciencefriday.com/yourbook

Si fueras un científico, ¿qué evento olímpico estudiarías? Un quiz muy divertido (y preciso) para @scifri.bsky.social www.sciencefriday.com/olimpicos

Are you obsessed with precision? Captivated by speed? Intrigued by social dynamics? Take this 8-question quiz to find out what Olympic Event you would study based on your scientific interests.

1️⃣ For thousands of years, people across Central and South America looked to the sky to keep track of time and the seasons. They could precisely measure natural phenomena like solar eclipses, leap years, and El Niño. ✍️ @santiagoflorez.bsky.social

La comunidad científica mexicana está dividida la elección de Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Hable con Rodrigo Pérez Ortega sobre las complejidades de la elección de la primera presidenta y científica en Mexico para @scifri.bsky.social.

By observing the cosmos, Indigenous peoples precisely measured natural phenomena like solar eclipses, leap years, and El Niño.

¿Cuando los pájaros duermen, con que sueñan? Esta es tal vez una de las entrevistas más emocionantes que he realizado, sobre los sueños y pesadillas de las aves para @scifri.bsky.social. www.sciencefriday.com/segments/paj...

Tuve la oportunidad de entrevistar a Juan Pablo Culasso para @scifri.bsky.social. Hablamos sobre su carrera como sonidista, la importancia de la accesibilidad a la naturaleza y los sonidos que están desapareciendo. www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cap...

Should a Colombian Buy a Banjo? My latests for @myhnn.bsky.social historynewsnetwork.org/article/shou...

Entreviste a dos investigadores sobre la diversidad de arácnidos en Ecuador, su rol en los ecosistemas, sobre la muy querida araña Satanás y cómo aprender a apreciar a estos animales. 🧪 Lo pueden oír en @scifri.bsky.social www.sciencefriday.com/segments/ara...