Dan Vergano
@danvergano.bsky.social
Senior Editor at Scientific American.
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Dan Vergano
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· Dec 4
"The crisis facing American journalism is the predictable outcome of decades of corporate libertarian media policy that prioritized commercial logics over democracy."
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Stunning stat from Mark: There’s now only 1 professional media outlet covering the Nats day to day: MLB.com, the league-owned outlet.
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Pitchers and catchers report for spring training tomorrow. And so do I.
Welcome to Nats Journal. Hope you'll join me on this new endeavor, and hope you'll help spread the word!
natsjournal.com/p/welcome-to...
Welcome to Nats Journal. Hope you'll join me on this new endeavor, and hope you'll help spread the word!
natsjournal.com/p/welcome-to...
Welcome to Nats Journal
Your new home for Washington Nationals news, analysis, podcasts and community
natsjournal.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Stunning stat from Mark: There’s now only 1 professional media outlet covering the Nats day to day: MLB.com, the league-owned outlet.
Support Mark’s newsletter if you can.
Support Mark’s newsletter if you can.
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Three members of Congress and the governor of Hawai'i, a medical doctor who responded to the measles outbreak in Samoa, are calling for RFK Jr's resignation. Emails now reveal he lied under oath about his antivax role in those 83 deaths.
RFK Jr misled Senate during confirmation, Congress members and Hawaii governor say
Newly revealed emails undermine Kennedy’s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of deadly measles outbreak
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Three members of Congress and the governor of Hawai'i, a medical doctor who responded to the measles outbreak in Samoa, are calling for RFK Jr's resignation. Emails now reveal he lied under oath about his antivax role in those 83 deaths.
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Cool/important job alert:
Principal Research Scientist at the Wikimedia Foundation's
Research team for the area of knowledge integrity
Job posting: job-boards.greenhouse.io/wikimedia/jo...
Principal Research Scientist at the Wikimedia Foundation's
Research team for the area of knowledge integrity
Job posting: job-boards.greenhouse.io/wikimedia/jo...
Principal Research Scientist
Remote
job-boards.greenhouse.io
February 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Cool/important job alert:
Principal Research Scientist at the Wikimedia Foundation's
Research team for the area of knowledge integrity
Job posting: job-boards.greenhouse.io/wikimedia/jo...
Principal Research Scientist at the Wikimedia Foundation's
Research team for the area of knowledge integrity
Job posting: job-boards.greenhouse.io/wikimedia/jo...
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HELLO HISTORIANS
Summer jobs: NASA History Internship.
"The NASA History Office is offering internships at several NASA centers this summer. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline on February 27."
🔭 #History #HistSTM #STS #Internship
"The NASA History Office is offering internships at several NASA centers this summer. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline on February 27."
🔭 #History #HistSTM #STS #Internship
STEM Gateway
stemgateway.nasa.gov
February 9, 2026 at 7:39 PM
HELLO HISTORIANS
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The head of the NIH is calling for a second scientific revolution. And he's looking to RFK's MAHA movement for support.
My report from a very strange afternoon with senior NIH leadership, in which I probably seriously up my odds of ending up uninvited to any future events.
My report from a very strange afternoon with senior NIH leadership, in which I probably seriously up my odds of ending up uninvited to any future events.
NIH head, still angry about COVID, wants a second scientific revolution
Can we pander to MAHA, re-litigate COVID, and improve science at the same time?
arstechnica.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
The head of the NIH is calling for a second scientific revolution. And he's looking to RFK's MAHA movement for support.
My report from a very strange afternoon with senior NIH leadership, in which I probably seriously up my odds of ending up uninvited to any future events.
My report from a very strange afternoon with senior NIH leadership, in which I probably seriously up my odds of ending up uninvited to any future events.
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Hey, my name is in the Epstein files! I've told the story before, but should probably re-up.
TLDR: never met the guy, never took (or asked for) any money from him, never visited the island. I was invited to the island, and said no.
It's not that hard to just say no.
TLDR: never met the guy, never took (or asked for) any money from him, never visited the island. I was invited to the island, and said no.
It's not that hard to just say no.
February 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Hey, my name is in the Epstein files! I've told the story before, but should probably re-up.
TLDR: never met the guy, never took (or asked for) any money from him, never visited the island. I was invited to the island, and said no.
It's not that hard to just say no.
TLDR: never met the guy, never took (or asked for) any money from him, never visited the island. I was invited to the island, and said no.
It's not that hard to just say no.
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a bunch of folks want journalists to give them permission to give up and hide in their basements forever.
sorry. that is not journalism's job. it wouldn't actually be journalism to do that. you're going to have to live in the agonizing uncertainty that is living through history.
sorry. that is not journalism's job. it wouldn't actually be journalism to do that. you're going to have to live in the agonizing uncertainty that is living through history.
February 9, 2026 at 4:14 PM
a bunch of folks want journalists to give them permission to give up and hide in their basements forever.
sorry. that is not journalism's job. it wouldn't actually be journalism to do that. you're going to have to live in the agonizing uncertainty that is living through history.
sorry. that is not journalism's job. it wouldn't actually be journalism to do that. you're going to have to live in the agonizing uncertainty that is living through history.
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Elon Musk (you may recognize him from the Epstein files) has just given up on Mars.
February 9, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Elon Musk (you may recognize him from the Epstein files) has just given up on Mars.
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A strange and confusing tale from the bowels of (where else) the New York Times.
Has the American Medical Association changed position on trans youth care? A New York Times headline says they "endorsed restrictions" on youth surgeries. Other outlets, including NPR, report they did no such thing.
Has the American Medical Association changed position on trans youth care? A New York Times headline says they "endorsed restrictions" on youth surgeries. Other outlets, including NPR, report they did no such thing.
Did the AMA Release a Statement Cooling Support for Trans Youth Surgeries? — Assigned
Leading Off: The New York Times and NPR release contradictory American Medical Association statements, and California AG Rob Bonta sues a children’s hospital for ending gender affirming care.
www.assignedmedia.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
A strange and confusing tale from the bowels of (where else) the New York Times.
Has the American Medical Association changed position on trans youth care? A New York Times headline says they "endorsed restrictions" on youth surgeries. Other outlets, including NPR, report they did no such thing.
Has the American Medical Association changed position on trans youth care? A New York Times headline says they "endorsed restrictions" on youth surgeries. Other outlets, including NPR, report they did no such thing.
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Why is the far side of the Moon so different from the near side? The answer may lie in a primordial asteroid impact, based on data from the Chang'e-6 mission. My latest for @eos.org has the story: eos.org/articles/pri... 🧪🔭
Primordial Impact May Explain Why the Moon Is Asymmetrical - Eos
Analysis of surface samples from the Chang’e-6 mission suggests that an asteroid may have vaporized parts of the lunar mantle, suppressing volcanic activity on the farside of the Moon.
eos.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Why is the far side of the Moon so different from the near side? The answer may lie in a primordial asteroid impact, based on data from the Chang'e-6 mission. My latest for @eos.org has the story: eos.org/articles/pri... 🧪🔭
Russia says 2.8-ton chunk of Aletai meteorite disguised as garden ornament found being smuggled to U.K.
www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-...
(SciAm looked at the illicit meteorite trade inSeptember - www.scientificamerican.com/article/insi...)
www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-...
(SciAm looked at the illicit meteorite trade inSeptember - www.scientificamerican.com/article/insi...)
Russia says 2.8-ton chunk of Aletai meteorite disguised as garden ornament found being smuggled to U.K.
Russia's customs service says a 2.8-ton chunk of the Aletai meteorite was found in a shipping container, labeled as a garden ornament.
www.cbsnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Russia says 2.8-ton chunk of Aletai meteorite disguised as garden ornament found being smuggled to U.K.
www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-...
(SciAm looked at the illicit meteorite trade inSeptember - www.scientificamerican.com/article/insi...)
www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-...
(SciAm looked at the illicit meteorite trade inSeptember - www.scientificamerican.com/article/insi...)
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So we're clear (because the press is apparently incapable) this is a fake competition investigation designed to help local right wing propaganda broadcasters consolidate and increase their power over whatever's left of local U.S. news
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Probes Comcast Relations With NBC Stations
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Comcast on Tuesday announcing a probe of the company's relations with NBC affiliates.
variety.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
So we're clear (because the press is apparently incapable) this is a fake competition investigation designed to help local right wing propaganda broadcasters consolidate and increase their power over whatever's left of local U.S. news
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me just copying and pasting “If only there were a link there for you to read.” until i die
February 8, 2026 at 8:48 PM
me just copying and pasting “If only there were a link there for you to read.” until i die
An Inside Look at the Measles Response in South Carolina www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
"One of the most frustrating aspects of this outbreak to me has been the reluctance of state leaders, large hospital systems, and institutions to speak clearly and publicly about what is happening."
"One of the most frustrating aspects of this outbreak to me has been the reluctance of state leaders, large hospital systems, and institutions to speak clearly and publicly about what is happening."
Opinion | An Inside Look at the Measles Response in South Carolina
The geography of the outbreak tells an important story
www.medpagetoday.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:12 PM
An Inside Look at the Measles Response in South Carolina www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
"One of the most frustrating aspects of this outbreak to me has been the reluctance of state leaders, large hospital systems, and institutions to speak clearly and publicly about what is happening."
"One of the most frustrating aspects of this outbreak to me has been the reluctance of state leaders, large hospital systems, and institutions to speak clearly and publicly about what is happening."
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BASH: Is this measles outbreak a consequence of the administration undermining support for vaccines?
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
February 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
BASH: Is this measles outbreak a consequence of the administration undermining support for vaccines?
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
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"Being a convicted sex offender did not make Mr. Epstein an outcast, not when he seemed to have something to offer. His transactional amorality actually seemed to add to his appeal to people who were convinced that the rules didn’t apply to them."-- @mollyjongfast.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 10:34 PM
"Being a convicted sex offender did not make Mr. Epstein an outcast, not when he seemed to have something to offer. His transactional amorality actually seemed to add to his appeal to people who were convinced that the rules didn’t apply to them."-- @mollyjongfast.bsky.social
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Today's newsletter is my take on Bezos' gutting of the Washington Post and what I think his goal is with all of this: www.readtpa.com/p/jeff-bezos...
Jeff Bezos Gutted the Newsroom. He Kept the Megaphone.
Bezos didn’t abandon the Washington Post. He just decided which part of it he wanted.
www.readtpa.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Today's newsletter is my take on Bezos' gutting of the Washington Post and what I think his goal is with all of this: www.readtpa.com/p/jeff-bezos...
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The Guardian has a rough outline of what the Tulsi whistleblower complaint is about: NSA found someone close to Trump in contact with foreign intelligence, and rather than doing something about that, Tulsi brought the report to Susie Wiles.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Guardian has a rough outline of what the Tulsi whistleblower complaint is about: NSA found someone close to Trump in contact with foreign intelligence, and rather than doing something about that, Tulsi brought the report to Susie Wiles.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty—the last arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, which limits strategic nuclear weapons—expires this Thursday.
To understand the implications of a world without New START, the Bulletin invited leading experts to share their views.
To understand the implications of a world without New START, the Bulletin invited leading experts to share their views.
The experts comment: New START expires, bringing both risks and opportunities
Experts share their concern about the no-rules, no-inspections period that opens when New START expires on Thursday. They also see an opportunity to adapt arms control to a multipolar world.
thebulletin.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty—the last arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, which limits strategic nuclear weapons—expires this Thursday.
To understand the implications of a world without New START, the Bulletin invited leading experts to share their views.
To understand the implications of a world without New START, the Bulletin invited leading experts to share their views.
NEJM: A Pediatrician’s Dilemma — Pushing Back against CDC Guidance in the Exam Room
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
"CDC is most blatantly sowing fear, distrust, and confusion, parents in my practice and those across the country are increasingly turning down all vaccines with newly empowered vigor."
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
"CDC is most blatantly sowing fear, distrust, and confusion, parents in my practice and those across the country are increasingly turning down all vaccines with newly empowered vigor."
A Pediatrician’s Dilemma — Pushing Back against CDC Guidance in the Exam Room | NEJM
When a mother cites the CDC as her source of dangerous misinformation about vaccines,
her child’s pediatrician struggles: how hard can a doctor push back without destroying
the trust built over a l...
www.nejm.org
February 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEJM: A Pediatrician’s Dilemma — Pushing Back against CDC Guidance in the Exam Room
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
"CDC is most blatantly sowing fear, distrust, and confusion, parents in my practice and those across the country are increasingly turning down all vaccines with newly empowered vigor."
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
"CDC is most blatantly sowing fear, distrust, and confusion, parents in my practice and those across the country are increasingly turning down all vaccines with newly empowered vigor."
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Before The Washington Post layoffs came down, a group of wealthy D.C. locals approached CEO Will Lewis with a proposal.
@passantino.bsky.social has the details in his Saturday @status.news column: www.status.news/p/washington...
@passantino.bsky.social has the details in his Saturday @status.news column: www.status.news/p/washington...
February 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Before The Washington Post layoffs came down, a group of wealthy D.C. locals approached CEO Will Lewis with a proposal.
@passantino.bsky.social has the details in his Saturday @status.news column: www.status.news/p/washington...
@passantino.bsky.social has the details in his Saturday @status.news column: www.status.news/p/washington...
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We are deciding right now whether we want to be a country with ethnic cleansing and concentration camps.
The banality of evil is shocking. An ex-Big Lots warehouse for cheap consumer junk is bought by ICE to ship as many as 7,500 handcuffed human beings, as the Trump regime builds a U.S. gulag archipelago
The unthinkable comes to Pa. coal country. My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/ice-...
The unthinkable comes to Pa. coal country. My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/ice-...
From Big Lots to warehousing humans: ICE plan sparks fear in Schuylkill County | Will Bunch
A massive warehouse in Tremont. Pa. that once moved cheap goods will now detain migrants in an $119 million ICE deal.
www.inquirer.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM
We are deciding right now whether we want to be a country with ethnic cleansing and concentration camps.
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I filed an open records request with the US State Department for these records in 2023. We were still waiting for them last year, and @rcfp.org sued on our behalf. Thank you to the Reporters Committee for helping us shine a light
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
I filed an open records request with the US State Department for these records in 2023. We were still waiting for them last year, and @rcfp.org sued on our behalf. Thank you to the Reporters Committee for helping us shine a light
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Quantum computers will finally be useful: what’s behind the revolution www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Quantum computers will finally be useful: what’s behind the revolution
A string of surprising advances suggests usable quantum computers could be here in a decade.
www.nature.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Quantum computers will finally be useful: what’s behind the revolution www.nature.com/articles/d41...