@sahasmehra.bsky.social
Science and Commerce Journalist. Bylines in @science.org @newscientist.com @livescience.com @mashable.com. Cancer survivor
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Watch tiny plankton ‘surf’ ocean currents.
These microscopic creatures hitch a ride on turbulent waters to travel faster. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4sBbHin
These microscopic creatures hitch a ride on turbulent waters to travel faster. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4sBbHin
January 1, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Watch tiny plankton ‘surf’ ocean currents.
These microscopic creatures hitch a ride on turbulent waters to travel faster. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4sBbHin
These microscopic creatures hitch a ride on turbulent waters to travel faster. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4sBbHin
My latest--A science shot for @science.org . That giant spider you spot in a tropical forest, was probably part of an audition for Penn & Teller.
For the first time, scientists have documented an unusual defense: Some species of arachnids build giant doppelgängers on their webs, creating a frightening deception that scares off would-be killers. https://scim.ag/487Myn0
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My latest--A science shot for @science.org . That giant spider you spot in a tropical forest, was probably part of an audition for Penn & Teller.
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A study of type 1 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africans found that 65 per cent do not have antibodies or genetic risks associated with the disease, suggesting they have a new subtype of the disorder.
New subtype of diabetes found in youths from sub-Saharan Africa
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August 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A study of type 1 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africans found that 65 per cent do not have antibodies or genetic risks associated with the disease, suggesting they have a new subtype of the disorder.
Hi! am looking for a pediatric diabetologist or endocrinologist to comment on a recent paper about a novel type of diabetes. They can be from any region. I will share the study link immediately once contacted. Please reach out by 1 pm EST on August 6.
#journorequest
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August 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Hi! am looking for a pediatric diabetologist or endocrinologist to comment on a recent paper about a novel type of diabetes. They can be from any region. I will share the study link immediately once contacted. Please reach out by 1 pm EST on August 6.
#journorequest
#diabetologist
#endocrinologist
#journorequest
#diabetologist
#endocrinologist
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June 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Wrote on the first nine-armed octopus to be studied in its natural habitat. Turns out its smaller arms can adapt as they grow stronger, and also function differently from each other. For @science.org #octopus #ninearmedoctopus
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This octopus grew a ninth arm—which soon developed a mind of its own
Study highlights just how flexible cephalopod’s bodies are after injury and during recovery
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June 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wrote on the first nine-armed octopus to be studied in its natural habitat. Turns out its smaller arms can adapt as they grow stronger, and also function differently from each other. For @science.org #octopus #ninearmedoctopus
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I'm looking for academic publishing experts, especially those who are working as editors in life sciences journals, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in sci research. Please DM or email- [email protected]. I'll send the study+2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Fri 1pm ET.
May 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I'm looking for academic publishing experts, especially those who are working as editors in life sciences journals, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in sci research. Please DM or email- [email protected]. I'll send the study+2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Fri 1pm ET.
I'm looking for academic publishing experts, especially in the life sciences, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in sci research. Please DM or email- [email protected]. I'll send the study+2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Wed 12pm ET. @academic-chatter.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I'm looking for academic publishing experts, especially in the life sciences, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in sci research. Please DM or email- [email protected]. I'll send the study+2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Wed 12pm ET. @academic-chatter.bsky.social
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I am looking for #academicpublishing experts, especially those in the life sciences, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at [email protected]. I will send the study and 2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Wednesday. #journorequest
May 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I am looking for #academicpublishing experts, especially those in the life sciences, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at [email protected]. I will send the study and 2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Wednesday. #journorequest
I am looking for #academicpublishing experts, especially those in the life sciences, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at [email protected]. I will send the study and 2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Wednesday. #journorequest
May 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I am looking for #academicpublishing experts, especially those in the life sciences, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at [email protected]. I will send the study and 2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Wednesday. #journorequest
I am looking for #sociologists #cognitivebehavioralexperts #neuroeconomists #neuroscientists to comment on a news story about editorial biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at [email protected]. I will send the study and 2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by 2morrow #journorequest
May 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I am looking for #sociologists #cognitivebehavioralexperts #neuroeconomists #neuroscientists to comment on a news story about editorial biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at [email protected]. I will send the study and 2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by 2morrow #journorequest
I am looking for sociologists/ cognitive behavioral experts/neuroeconomists to comment on a news story about reputational biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at [email protected]. I will send the study and 2 questions immediately. I need the comments by Monday morning #journorequest
May 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
I am looking for sociologists/ cognitive behavioral experts/neuroeconomists to comment on a news story about reputational biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at [email protected]. I will send the study and 2 questions immediately. I need the comments by Monday morning #journorequest
@pamherd.bsky.social Hi Pam! I hope you are well. I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for it? I will file it by Monday 11am ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please share this with any sociologists you know?
May 4, 2025 at 5:09 AM
@pamherd.bsky.social Hi Pam! I hope you are well. I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for it? I will file it by Monday 11am ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please share this with any sociologists you know?
@ifatlevy.bsky.social Hi Ifat! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I need to file it by Monday 11am ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?
May 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
@ifatlevy.bsky.social Hi Ifat! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I need to file it by Monday 11am ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?
@mjcrockett.bsky.social Hi MJ! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I need to file it by Monday 11am EST; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?
May 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@mjcrockett.bsky.social Hi MJ! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I need to file it by Monday 11am EST; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?
@hayleydorfman.bsky.social Hi Hayley! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I will file it by Monday 11am ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, cud you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?
May 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
@hayleydorfman.bsky.social Hi Hayley! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I will file it by Monday 11am ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, cud you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?
@umakarma.bsky.social Hi Uma! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I need to file it by Monday 11am EST; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?
May 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
@umakarma.bsky.social Hi Uma! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I need to file it by Monday 11am EST; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?
#journorequest For @livescience.com , I'm looking to speak to an archaeologist on the Swastika & Ocelli designs on a well-preserved Celtic sword scabbard found in a French village. Only 2 questions-need these comments latest by tomorrow 9 am EST. The study link is here: www.inrap.fr/la-necropole...
Actualité | La nécropole celtique des Ancises à Creuzier-le-Neuf (Allier)
En amont du projet d’extension de la ZAC des Ancises porté par Vichy Communauté, l'Inrap avait fouillé en 2022 une vaste nécropole celtique du second âge du Fer, au carrefour du territoire des Arverne...
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April 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
#journorequest For @livescience.com , I'm looking to speak to an archaeologist on the Swastika & Ocelli designs on a well-preserved Celtic sword scabbard found in a French village. Only 2 questions-need these comments latest by tomorrow 9 am EST. The study link is here: www.inrap.fr/la-necropole...
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For @livescience.com, I want to interview an anesthesiologist and a neuroendocrinologist for a story about the effects of anesthesia on different sexes. Please get in touch by April 6 EOD. I'll share some questions then; I need the responses by April 7 EOD. #journorequest @journorequest.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
For @livescience.com, I want to interview an anesthesiologist and a neuroendocrinologist for a story about the effects of anesthesia on different sexes. Please get in touch by April 6 EOD. I'll share some questions then; I need the responses by April 7 EOD. #journorequest @journorequest.bsky.social
For @livescience.com, I want to interview an anesthesiologist and a neuroendocrinologist for a story about the effects of anesthesia on different sexes. Please get in touch by April 6 EOD. I'll share some questions then; I need the responses by April 7 EOD. #journorequest @journorequest.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
For @livescience.com, I want to interview an anesthesiologist and a neuroendocrinologist for a story about the effects of anesthesia on different sexes. Please get in touch by April 6 EOD. I'll share some questions then; I need the responses by April 7 EOD. #journorequest @journorequest.bsky.social