Highlights of this year’s Ig Nobel recipients include a nutrition prize for studying the preferred pizza toppings of rainbow lizards at a seaside resort in Togo go.nature.com/4n5HQv7

The call for journalists in residence at @istaresearch.bsky.social is now open! I can highly recommend it — a rare chance to dive deep into science and meet brilliant researchers

Had a great time at @sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social last week, giving a seminar on how researchers can engage with the media — from interview prep to dos & don’ts. Great questions, great energy — shows the appetite for connecting science & society.

In my latest for @nature.com, I explain how this year’s back-to-back heatwaves are affecting populations and economies across Europe. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Wrapping up my @erc.europa.eu funded @frontiersmedia.bsky.social Fellowship at @istaresearch.bsky.social. In 4.5 months, I gave talks on science journalism, visited Austrian newsrooms and connected with researchers and journalists worldwide. Grateful for the opportunity and excited for what’s next!

Read my latest for @thetransmitter.bsky.social: A large study links patterns of traits in autistic children to distinct genetic signatures, challenging the idea of a single autism spectrum and paving the way for more personalized care and support. www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/fou...

Spoke at @viennabiocenter.bsky.social last week about my path from lab bench to newsroom. I talked science journalism (what it is + isn’t), how to talk to journalists, and how to start in #scicomm. Thanks to @irmaquerques.bsky.social & @vbcscitraining.bsky.social for having me!

Had a blast talking at @istaresearch.bsky.social’s Think & Drink last Friday! @clarewatson.bsky.social and I shared how we went from lab bench to newsroom, and why trust, curiosity & scientist voices matter in journalism. Thanks to all who joined!

I helped @nature.com put together a guide to the initiatives drawing U.S. scientists abroad as the Trump administration cuts research budgets and science agencies. The trend has sparked debate: Is luring talent away the best way to support global science? www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Thank you to the organizers, fellow panelists, and audience for a fantastic panel on science journalism—insightful questions and a thoughtful discussion!

For @nature.com, I spoke with US-based researchers who are pursuing or relocating to jobs overseas in response to actions taken by the Trump administration, which has started to dismantle US research agencies and attempted to exert greater control over universities. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Tomorrow I’m joining four amazing colleagues from around the globe to talk about science journalism — how it can offer clarity, hope, and accountability in uncertain times. Don’t miss it! More info at: ista.ac.at/en/news-even...

Meet our Journalists in Residence 2025! Four independent science journalists from around the globe stay at the ISTA Campus for several months, unearthing stories about science and research that have never been told. 🧵A thread about them and their fields of expertise:

Read my latest neuroscience story: REM sleep preserves newly acquired memories, but deeper non-REM sleep helps to adapt and update them, preparing the brain for future experiences, according to “heroic” day-long electrode recordings in rats done at @istaresearch.bsky.social 🧠 #FRONTIERSfellow

Submit your nominations for our 2025 "Rising stars in neuroscience." Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize your colleagues who have made outstanding scientific contributions and demonstrated a commitment to community-building. Enter here: www.thetransmitter.org/the-transmit... #neuroskyence

As a @frontiersmedia.bsky.social Fellow, I’m excited to explore a fascinating question at @istaresearch.bsky.social: How do living systems—from embryos to animal colonies—self-organize? At ISTA, I’ll engage with researchers studying this phenomenon from various angles. #FRONTIERSFellow

A new statistical method controlling for hidden confounders could help pinpoint true causal links in neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism. By @giorgiag-sciwriter.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/new...

Had an amazing time at the @frontiersmedia.bsky.social training at @itqbnova.bsky.social! It was fantastic meeting other FRONTIERS fellows and discussing a wide range of topics—from reporting about frontier research to the role of AI in science journalism.

My latest for @nature.com: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, but survival chances vary drastically depending on where a woman lives, a new study shows. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Neurons primarily rely on glucose—rather than lactate from astrocytes—to generate energy, according to recent findings in mice. By @giorgiag-sciwriter.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/metabolism/f...

My latest for @nature.com: Drug companies are trialling a host of medications that they hope will offer benefits beyond weight loss. I took a look at the weight-loss medicines being tested in 2025 and what they have to offer.

🚨Applications Open! Round 3 of the FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Program is now accepting applications from early-career journalists. 📝 Open to journalists with up to five years of experience 📅 Deadline: 6 May'25 (17hCET) Learn more and apply 👉 bit.ly/4hmg4Yt @ercresearch.bsky.social

A variant of the protein CPEB4, which regulates autism-linked genes, forms irreversible clumps in some autistic people, impairing its function, a new study suggests. By @giorgiag-sciwriter.bsky.social #neuroskyence www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/pro...

Read my latest for @nature.com: An analysis of data from nearly 2 million people reveals new insights into the benefits and risks of blockbuster obesity drugs like Ozempic, which are praised for treating weight loss and various other conditions.

My latest for @nature.com: Fresh approach to diagnosing obesity focuses on how excess body fat affects the body, rather than relying only on body mass index (BMI), which links a person’s weight to their height.

As 2024 comes to a close, I look back at the inspiring stories that I had the chance to explore this year—from intact mammoth chromosomes to new hope for childhood cancer treatments. I’ve rounded up my five favorite pieces for you in this thread 👇

Congrats to @giorgiag-sciwriter.bsky.social, '17, for winning a a FRONTIERS Science Journalism in Residency Programme grant. Giorgia will investigate systems of self-organization, from cells to ecosystems sciwrite.mit.edu/news-events/

My latest for Nature: The #skin — once thought to be a mainly passive barrier — can produce its own antibodies that fight off infections, new research shows. The findings could pave the way for needle-free #vaccines that can be applied to the skin. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

I’m incredibly honored to have been awarded a grant for #ScienceJournalism funded by the European Research Council! This grant will allow me to dedicate time to what I love most—delving into fascinating scientific discoveries and sharing them with the world. Stay tuned!

Hello #Bluesky! My first post here is about a fascinating discovery that challenges a long-standing model in #neuroscience, revealing a third player in the #hunger -satiety network. Read my story for @thetransmitter.bsky.social 👇