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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · Sep 5

🚨RELEASE: After 500 days at the table with no fair contract, Science News Media Guild members (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) have authorized a strike.

Bosses are stalling. Workers are ready to fight. ✊

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Science News Media Guild authorizes strike as union marks 500 days of bargaining with no contract - Washington-Baltimore News Guild

Members of Science News Media Guild recently voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the Society for Science if necessary.

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Aug 22

BREAKING: Workers of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social voted with 92% support to authorize a strike, with 89% of members participating. We're ready to do whatever it takes to get the fair contract we deserve. See our comments below to learn more about how to help our efforts! @society4science.bsky.social

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Aug 21

We look forward to getting our print copy in the mail every month!

Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · Aug 21

Some incredibly good news:

One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.

In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.

In short, it’s working.

So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.

Exclusive | The Onion Brought Back Its Print Edition. The Gamble Is Paying Off.

Publications turn to the old-style products to appeal to nostalgic readers and stand out in a crowded digital-media landscape.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Aug 21

Winding down mRNA vaccine research for infectious diseases may not seem like a big deal. But it could have a chilling effect on the development of mRNA-based medicines in general. That includes meds for treating cancer.

Here’s what we stand to lose:

www.sciencenews.org/article/mrna...

mRNA vaccines hold promise for many diseases. Now the tech is under fire

Researchers warn that halting federal contracts for mRNA vaccine research could weaken pandemic preparedness and slow medical advances.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 7

The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.

U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread

Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jul 3

Me too

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jul 3

For a good recap on the latest U.S. vaccine policy tumult, check out @thsaey.bsky.social's story:

At the June ACIP meeting, “debunked science, an apparent nonchalance about preventable deaths and confusion over basic testing procedures often took center stage."

www.sciencenews.org/article/vacc...

Vaccine policy in the U.S. is entering uncharted territory

A key advisory group vows to base decisions on evidence, boost confidence in vaccines and protect health. Experts fear the opposite is happening.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jul 2

I love a good The Martian reference.

Erin Garcia De Jesús @viruswhiz.bsky.social · Jul 2

Maybe if Mark Watney had some algae and a 3D printer on Mars, he could have grown even more potatoes

www.sciencenews.org/article/biop...

A 3-D printed, plastic beaker could help algae grow on Mars

Algae grown under Mars-like conditions could make bioplastic building materials for structures to harbor life in space.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jul 2

This type 1 diabetes study included only about a dozen people, but the results are impressive.

A year after cell therapy, 10 of 12 people no longer needed supplemental insulin. That’s big, but we need data from more patients. (It's in the works; ETA is 2026.)
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A new diabetes treatment could free people from insulin injections

In a small cell therapy trial, 10 out of 12 people with type 1 diabetes no longer needed supplemental insulin, even a year after treatment.

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STAT @statnews.com · Jun 25

News: The American Academy of Pediatrics says it will no longer take part in the process of ACIP meetings.

“We won’t lend our name or our expertise to a system that is being politicized at the expense of children’s health,” the group's president says.
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CDC vaccine advisory committee to review long-approved immunizations

A leader of the CDC's reconstituted vaccine advisory committee said the panel would start a review of long-approved shots.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you have a minute, please consider signing our petition. It’s been more than 400 days since our union formed, and we’re still fighting to get a fair contract. 🙏 #unionstrong #solidarity

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Jun 17

Sign our petition to let @society4science.bsky.social @mayaajmera.bsky.social know you stand with us! We just want management to value our work as much as we value its mission to inform, educate and inspire. A #faircontract shouldn't take over a year to negotiate!

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For a Fair Contract at Science News!

Workers at Science News and Science News Explores have been bargaining their first union contract for over a year now. Despite the entire staff's proven ability to work effectively from home, manageme...

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 24

We hear a lot about what foods to cut from our diets, but what stood out to me at the recent #Nutrition2025 meeting was the opposite. What foods should we be *adding* to our plates?

(The answers probably won't surprise you!)

www.sciencenews.org/article/heal...

Want to eat healthier? Add to your diet, rather than limit it

Nutrition experts say add more greens and beans to your diet; cooking classes can teach people to make these nutrient-dense foods taste delicious.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 12

I love working with my colleagues at @sciencenews.bsky.social and so hope we can all get a fair contract soon. 411 days is a long time… @society4science.bsky.social

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Jun 9

What's the 411 on SNMG's bargaining efforts? We've been in negotiations for 411 days. We've been checking our messages, but still don't have a fair contract with @society4science.bsky.social.

#laborrights #faircontractNOW #unionstrong

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 12

I truly love reading about the physics of fun stuff like this.

“The secret to record-setting splashes hinges on a butt-first, V-shaped entry and a well-timed, underwater follow through.”

www.sciencenews.org/article/bigg...

How to get the biggest splash at the pool using science

Move over belly flops and cannonballs. Manu jumps, pioneered by New Zealand’s Māori and Pasifika communities, reign supreme.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 9

I am here for the tepid takes

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 9

I had an interesting conversation with former #FDA commissioner Robert Califf. He said recent cuts could erode our food safety system - and it’s hard to predict where it may start to crumble.

“There are a gazillion places where things could go wrong.”

www.sciencenews.org/article/milk...

FDA cuts imperil food safety, but not how you might think

Layoffs at the FDA, USDA and CDC could erode the U.S. food safety system. Experts aren’t so worried about milk or chicken today; they’re concerned about the future.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 6

If remote work is working for people, why change it?

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Jun 6

We’ve built an integrated remote work culture at
@sciencenews.bsky.social/@snexplores.bsky.social. Mandating a return to the office disregards what’s working. We ask that you prioritize results over tradition, @society4science.bsky.social.

#remotework #unionstrong #workerrights

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 6

I’ve been making endless dense bean salad recipes lately, so writing this story about chickpeas felt like perfect timing. One cup a day is doable!

#nutrition #science
www.sciencenews.org/article/chic...

A cup of chickpeas a day lowers cholesterol

Adding a cup of chickpeas or black beans to people’s daily diets could improve health by lowering cholesterol and inflammation, a new study suggests.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 5

We don't know how exactly micro- and nanoplastics affect human health... but the picture from animal studies is not looking good. www.sciencenews.org/article/nano... #science

A diet full of tiny plastics triggered health problems in mice

Mice exposed to polystyrene nanoplastics developed problems in their guts and livers. It’s not yet clear if humans are similarly affected.

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Tina Saey @thsaey.bsky.social · Jun 3

Baby KJ went home today! He has a rare genetic disease that was treated with personalized gene editing.
My story on what it will take for more people like KJ to get treatment for their genetic disorders. www.sciencenews.org/article/pers...
Photo credit: CHOP
#science 🧪

A baby wearing a sky-blue graduation cap and gown sits in a crib in a hospital room. He has yellow feeding tube in his nose.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 2

Mankai! I’m new to the nutrition beat and just learned about this food at #Nutrition2025

Have you heard of it? It’s a tiny aquatic plant from Southeast Asia. Also known as watermeal and duckweed. Also a folate superstar. Also a complete protein. Also very cute.

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What is the smallest flower in the world?

Watermeal. (Wolffia spp.)The smallest species of vascular plants in Europe – Spotless watermeal, Wolffia arrhiza – on human fingers.Every single speck of less than 1 mm length is an individual plant. ...

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 2

I love that this is apparently a thing now!

Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 2

I didn’t expect to see puppies at the #Nutrition2025 meeting, but they made my day.

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 2

Magical! ✨

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Meghan Rosen @megrosen.bsky.social · Jun 1

A common theme at the #Nutrition2025 meeting: Just eat more fiber. Please. 😅

In the US, the recommended amount is 25g/day for women, 38g/day for men.

Americans are getting around half that. 🤯

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