Claire Cameron
@clairehcameron.bsky.social
Writer + Editor. All views my robot's. Glaswegian in NYC.
True nightmare fuel: Scientists just confirmed the first known death from a severe meat allergy caused by a tick bite.
The man, who died in 2024 after eating a burger, had alpha-gal syndrome, a bizarre disease triggered by tick bites.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/man-...
The man, who died in 2024 after eating a burger, had alpha-gal syndrome, a bizarre disease triggered by tick bites.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/man-...
Man With Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Dies after Eating Burger
Lone star tick bites are the most common cause of alpha-gal syndrome, which causes severe allergic reactions to red meat
www.scientificamerican.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
True nightmare fuel: Scientists just confirmed the first known death from a severe meat allergy caused by a tick bite.
The man, who died in 2024 after eating a burger, had alpha-gal syndrome, a bizarre disease triggered by tick bites.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/man-...
The man, who died in 2024 after eating a burger, had alpha-gal syndrome, a bizarre disease triggered by tick bites.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/man-...
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Now on @sciam.bsky.social: NASA’s presumptive next leader, Jared Isaacman, wants to outsource more of the space agency’s interplanetary science. The newly launched ESCAPADE mission to Mars offers a sanity check for those plans.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
Can NASA Outsource Its Space Science? This Mars-Bound Mission May Show the Way
NASA’s presumptive next leader wants to outsource more of the space agency’s interplanetary science. The newly launched ESCAPADE mission to Mars offers a sanity check for those plans
www.scientificamerican.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Now on @sciam.bsky.social: NASA’s presumptive next leader, Jared Isaacman, wants to outsource more of the space agency’s interplanetary science. The newly launched ESCAPADE mission to Mars offers a sanity check for those plans.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
Reposted by Claire Cameron
I, for one, welcome our new trash panda overlords.
But for real, fascinating science on how we might be seeing the very early stages of domestication in action in wild animals. 🧪
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But for real, fascinating science on how we might be seeing the very early stages of domestication in action in wild animals. 🧪
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City Raccoons Are Evolving to Look More Like Pets
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
www.scientificamerican.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I, for one, welcome our new trash panda overlords.
But for real, fascinating science on how we might be seeing the very early stages of domestication in action in wild animals. 🧪
By @marinacoladas.bsky.social for @sciam.bsky.social
But for real, fascinating science on how we might be seeing the very early stages of domestication in action in wild animals. 🧪
By @marinacoladas.bsky.social for @sciam.bsky.social
Of course my first byline in @sciam.bsky.social is a story about a rocket launch...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/blue...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/blue...
Blue Origin's NASA Launch to Mars Is a Shot across the Bow for Elon Musk's SpaceX
After delays, Jeff Bezos’ rocket company successfully launched a NASA mission to study Mars on Thursday.
www.scientificamerican.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Of course my first byline in @sciam.bsky.social is a story about a rocket launch...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/blue...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/blue...
Reposted by Claire Cameron
Jeffrey Epstein Emails Reveal Depth of Ties to High-Profile Scientists
A trove of emails of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released Wednesday by a Congressional committee
www.scientificamerican.com/article/jeff...
A trove of emails of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released Wednesday by a Congressional committee
www.scientificamerican.com/article/jeff...
Jeffrey Epstein Emails Reveal Depth of Ties to High-Profile Scientists
A trove of emails of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released Wednesday by a Congressional committee.
www.scientificamerican.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Jeffrey Epstein Emails Reveal Depth of Ties to High-Profile Scientists
A trove of emails of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released Wednesday by a Congressional committee
www.scientificamerican.com/article/jeff...
A trove of emails of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released Wednesday by a Congressional committee
www.scientificamerican.com/article/jeff...
Completely thrilled to share that I’m starting a new position as Breaking News Chief @sciam.bsky.social!
It's a great moment to be fully returning to science journalism — vital reporting is needed now more than ever.
Got a tip? Or a neat discovery? Email me at claire.cameron@sciam.com ✌️
It's a great moment to be fully returning to science journalism — vital reporting is needed now more than ever.
Got a tip? Or a neat discovery? Email me at claire.cameron@sciam.com ✌️
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Completely thrilled to share that I’m starting a new position as Breaking News Chief @sciam.bsky.social!
It's a great moment to be fully returning to science journalism — vital reporting is needed now more than ever.
Got a tip? Or a neat discovery? Email me at claire.cameron@sciam.com ✌️
It's a great moment to be fully returning to science journalism — vital reporting is needed now more than ever.
Got a tip? Or a neat discovery? Email me at claire.cameron@sciam.com ✌️
Fun story spotlighting some of the incredible microphotography featured in this year's Nikon Small World competition for Nat Geo! Read it here ---> www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/...
Can you guess what you’re seeing in this award-winning extreme close-up?
The winners of the 51st annual Nikon Small World photo contest offer a glimpse at some of the tiniest—and most beautiful—parts of the natural world.
www.nationalgeographic.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Fun story spotlighting some of the incredible microphotography featured in this year's Nikon Small World competition for Nat Geo! Read it here ---> www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/...
What is perimenopause? That was the question I sought to answer in my latest story for National Geographic,
but teasing out the nature of this critical period in women's lives remains very much a scientific work in progress. I have so many more questions!
www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...
but teasing out the nature of this critical period in women's lives remains very much a scientific work in progress. I have so many more questions!
www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...
What is perimenopause? Your brain may hold a clue
Here’s what experts are learning about this chaotic period leading up to menopause—including what causes its symptoms, when it really begins, and how to treat it.
www.nationalgeographic.com
September 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What is perimenopause? That was the question I sought to answer in my latest story for National Geographic,
but teasing out the nature of this critical period in women's lives remains very much a scientific work in progress. I have so many more questions!
www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...
but teasing out the nature of this critical period in women's lives remains very much a scientific work in progress. I have so many more questions!
www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...
Business leaders are using AI in ways many executives could only dream of a few short years ago. And that's giving CEOs a lot to think about when it comes to managing their people. Read on to find out how in my latest for Inc! www.inc.com/claire-camer...
'I Feel Like a Better Manager': Execs Share How AI Transforms How They Lead
Six C-suiters reveal how they’re using AI to communicate better with teams, keep people focused on growth, and turbocharge performance reviews.
www.inc.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Business leaders are using AI in ways many executives could only dream of a few short years ago. And that's giving CEOs a lot to think about when it comes to managing their people. Read on to find out how in my latest for Inc! www.inc.com/claire-camer...
In my latest story for Nautilus, I take you on an interstellar tour to some of the most terrifying and beautiful climates in the cosmos. Prepare for a chance of diamond rain and a lot of lava.
Note: This is paywalled. Consider subscribing! No regrets, I promise. nautil.us/visit-the-7-...
Note: This is paywalled. Consider subscribing! No regrets, I promise. nautil.us/visit-the-7-...
Visit the 7 Most Extreme Planets in the Universe
Visit the 7 Most Extreme Planets: From molten glass rain to oceans of lava, an intergalactic tour of the wildest climates out there
nautil.us
September 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In my latest story for Nautilus, I take you on an interstellar tour to some of the most terrifying and beautiful climates in the cosmos. Prepare for a chance of diamond rain and a lot of lava.
Note: This is paywalled. Consider subscribing! No regrets, I promise. nautil.us/visit-the-7-...
Note: This is paywalled. Consider subscribing! No regrets, I promise. nautil.us/visit-the-7-...
I had never heard of this life-threatening condition before I was diagnosed with it. f you run, or do any kind of sports, especially in the heat, then this is for you.
My latest in
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My latest in
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My Doctor Was Worried I Could Lose Consciousness or Have a Seizure. The Culprit Was My Healthy Lifestyle.
I fell for a common myth.
slate.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I had never heard of this life-threatening condition before I was diagnosed with it. f you run, or do any kind of sports, especially in the heat, then this is for you.
My latest in
@slate.com slate.com/technology/2...
My latest in
@slate.com slate.com/technology/2...
Really interesting conversation!
Elon Musk has "fallen for audience capture, just like Joe Rogan has in the podcast world, just like the Gawker writers did in the peak of lefty Twitter," Nick Denton said on Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast.
Nick Denton: The US is being governed by ’500 nuts on X’
“Rubio, Musk, Vance, Trump, they’re all competing for the applause from these 500 nuts on X,” Denton said on Semafor’s Mixed Signals podcast.
www.semafor.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Really interesting conversation!
Reposted by Claire Cameron
US Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker announced that he will resign before President-elect Trump takes office.
FAA head Mike Whitaker to resign before Trump takes office | Semafor
The resignation comes as the Federal Aviation Administration feels increased pressure from one of the president-elect’s most ardent supporters, Elon Musk.
www.semafor.com
December 12, 2024 at 6:34 PM
US Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker announced that he will resign before President-elect Trump takes office.
Reposted by Claire Cameron
A Swiss auction house has become the first to sell a piece of artwork authenticated solely by artificial intelligence.
Swiss auction firm becomes first to sell art solely authenticated by AI | Semafor
The piece, a watercolor by Russian artist Marianne von Werefkin, sold for $17,000 last week.
www.semafor.com
December 4, 2024 at 9:35 PM
A Swiss auction house has become the first to sell a piece of artwork authenticated solely by artificial intelligence.