Mackenzie White
@mackenziewhite.bsky.social
Science Journalist | Geophysicist
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For @technologyreview.com: I wrote the Nov/Dec cover story on new research, a sprawling collection of labs, and the researchers behind it all. Many thanks to everyone who shared their time and perspective. www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/21/1...
Engineering better care
Ingestible electronics. Microneedle patches. A capsule that could replace insulin shots. In Giovanni Traverso’s lab, the focus is always on making life better for patients.
www.technologyreview.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
For @technologyreview.com: I wrote the Nov/Dec cover story on new research, a sprawling collection of labs, and the researchers behind it all. Many thanks to everyone who shared their time and perspective. www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/21/1...
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👏 Huge shoutout to Nathan Sanders, @laurengh.bsky.social and @mackenziewhite.bsky.social from #ComSciCon!
We’re so proud to see our community empowering researchers to share their voices! 💬
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #OpEdWriting
We’re so proud to see our community empowering researchers to share their voices! 💬
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #OpEdWriting
October 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
👏 Huge shoutout to Nathan Sanders, @laurengh.bsky.social and @mackenziewhite.bsky.social from #ComSciCon!
We’re so proud to see our community empowering researchers to share their voices! 💬
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #OpEdWriting
We’re so proud to see our community empowering researchers to share their voices! 💬
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #OpEdWriting
For EHN:
Millions in the U.S. may rely on PFAS-contaminated drinking water 🚨
As the Trump administration delays limits on forever chemicals in drinking water, a new model predicts the locations of contaminated groundwater, exposing potential widespread health risks.
www.ehn.org/pfas-map-tru...
As the Trump administration delays limits on forever chemicals in drinking water, a new model predicts the locations of contaminated groundwater, exposing potential widespread health risks.
www.ehn.org/pfas-map-tru...
Millions in the U.S. may rely on PFAS-contaminated drinking water
A recent study estimates that up to 95 million people nationwide may rely on drinking water contaminated with 24 types of these "forever chemicals."
www.ehn.org
September 23, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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Reposted by Mackenzie White
Check out the results of our student investigative projects. New for @wgbh.org from @mackenziewhite.bsky.social, @celinaz.bsky.social, Jessica Chomik-Morales, and Sarah Akaaboune:
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
For Boston's Asian women, a mobile mammogram van has helped close a huge health equity gap
Mammography rates for Boston’s Asian women used to be dismally low. Two decades later, a mammogram van has tripled rates in a rare win for minority healthcare.
www.wgbh.org
July 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Check out the results of our student investigative projects. New for @wgbh.org from @mackenziewhite.bsky.social, @celinaz.bsky.social, Jessica Chomik-Morales, and Sarah Akaaboune:
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
🦫for ICN: insideclimatenews.org/news/1309202...
Researchers Use AI to Predict Beavers’ Impact on Local Habitats—and Show How Humans Can Help - Inside Climate News
By linking pond size to dam length, vegetation and stream power, researchers give land managers more precise tools to anticipate water storage, biodiversity and climate resilience.
insideclimatenews.org
September 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
🦫for ICN: insideclimatenews.org/news/1309202...
The September/October issue of @technologyreview.com MIT Alumni News Magazine. The cover story explores the new Linde Music Building and its role within MIT’s dynamic music community. Thanks to the many people who shared their perspectives for the piece.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/26/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/26/1...
Reimagining sound and space
With the new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building, the Institute’s multidisciplinary approach to music deepens.
www.technologyreview.com
September 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The September/October issue of @technologyreview.com MIT Alumni News Magazine. The cover story explores the new Linde Music Building and its role within MIT’s dynamic music community. Thanks to the many people who shared their perspectives for the piece.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/26/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/26/1...
Reposted by Mackenzie White
Love this Asian American health equity story by my friend @mackenziewhite.bsky.social of @mitsciwrite.bsky.social !
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
For Boston's Asian women, a mobile mammogram van has helped close a huge health equity gap
Mammography rates for Boston’s Asian women used to be dismally low. Two decades later, a mammogram van has tripled rates in a rare win for minority healthcare.
www.wgbh.org
July 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Love this Asian American health equity story by my friend @mackenziewhite.bsky.social of @mitsciwrite.bsky.social !
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Still trying to navigate how to discover/join science and scicomm communities here. If anyone has recs/people I should follow, please let me know!
August 4, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Still trying to navigate how to discover/join science and scicomm communities here. If anyone has recs/people I should follow, please let me know!