Ed Cara
@edcara.bsky.social
Health and science journalist. Seen at the Atlantic, Vice, Undark Magazine and Pacific Standard. Currently at Gizmodo.
Olivia Nuzzi is an overwrought writer, frequently unethical journalist, and quite possibly the world's dumbest adulterer. www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
November 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Olivia Nuzzi is an overwrought writer, frequently unethical journalist, and quite possibly the world's dumbest adulterer. www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
The experts I spoke to would appreciate more research looking into the causes of mass shootings, and the data at the CDC's disposal could certainly yield a lot of important observations. But with RFK Jr.'s track record, it's unlikely we will get any reliable answers from this fishing expedition.
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The experts I spoke to would appreciate more research looking into the causes of mass shootings, and the data at the CDC's disposal could certainly yield a lot of important observations. But with RFK Jr.'s track record, it's unlikely we will get any reliable answers from this fishing expedition.
That's not to say that poorer mental health can't be a contributor to mass shootings. But other research has suggested the most relevant factor isn't severe mental illness or even depression, but suicide ideation.
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
That's not to say that poorer mental health can't be a contributor to mass shootings. But other research has suggested the most relevant factor isn't severe mental illness or even depression, but suicide ideation.
Just this past September, Columbia researchers examined one of the largest databases on mass shootings. And they actually found a substantially lower rate of antidepressant use among shooters than the general public. The exact opposite pattern you would expect if these drugs had any role.
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Just this past September, Columbia researchers examined one of the largest databases on mass shootings. And they actually found a substantially lower rate of antidepressant use among shooters than the general public. The exact opposite pattern you would expect if these drugs had any role.
Kennedy has been hinting at this study since the summer, following a mass shooting in Minnesota. Contrary to his accusation that this is a "taboo" question scientists won't touch, though, research on this topic dates back at least a half decade. And most, if not all of it, hasn't shown a clear link.
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Kennedy has been hinting at this study since the summer, following a mass shooting in Minnesota. Contrary to his accusation that this is a "taboo" question scientists won't touch, though, research on this topic dates back at least a half decade. And most, if not all of it, hasn't shown a clear link.
Spoke with @awgaffney.bsky.social about RFK's now-sealed nomination to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—and why it's dark days for the country's public health. gizmodo.com/its-official...
February 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Spoke with @awgaffney.bsky.social about RFK's now-sealed nomination to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—and why it's dark days for the country's public health. gizmodo.com/its-official...
Posting some old content
December 3, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Posting some old content
Introducing the world's dumbest but sweetest orange cat to Bluesky, Cheddar "Chiz" Cara.
November 28, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Introducing the world's dumbest but sweetest orange cat to Bluesky, Cheddar "Chiz" Cara.
cant get this out of my head
November 17, 2023 at 4:22 PM
cant get this out of my head
he was in the amazon with my mother when she was researching spiders right before she died
November 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM
he was in the amazon with my mother when she was researching spiders right before she died
mtv tru life: my cat is ADDICTED to gaming
November 8, 2023 at 11:14 PM
mtv tru life: my cat is ADDICTED to gaming
content warning for spookiness
October 2, 2023 at 8:55 PM
content warning for spookiness
cheddar just discovered humans get to eat whenever they want
August 16, 2023 at 6:42 PM
cheddar just discovered humans get to eat whenever they want
me when life slightly inconveniences me
July 27, 2023 at 2:09 AM
me when life slightly inconveniences me
Just learned an article I wrote has become meme material; 10/10 no notes
July 26, 2023 at 11:39 PM
Just learned an article I wrote has become meme material; 10/10 no notes
As for why this happens, the researchers have their theories. They argue that it's just more advantageous for our bodies to feel effortless most of the time. And conversely, literally feeling heavier as we get tired might also make us more likely to rest up!
July 26, 2023 at 8:07 PM
As for why this happens, the researchers have their theories. They argue that it's just more advantageous for our bodies to feel effortless most of the time. And conversely, literally feeling heavier as we get tired might also make us more likely to rest up!
Have you ever tried to lift someone's body and been surprised at how heavy they are? Well, a new study from scientists in the UK might tell us why! They found that people consistently underestimated their hand's weight https://gizmodo.com/study-finds-people-bad-at-judging-weight-of-hands-1850679578
July 26, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Have you ever tried to lift someone's body and been surprised at how heavy they are? Well, a new study from scientists in the UK might tell us why! They found that people consistently underestimated their hand's weight https://gizmodo.com/study-finds-people-bad-at-judging-weight-of-hands-1850679578
bringing over some content from my golden days of photoshops
July 26, 2023 at 6:03 PM
bringing over some content from my golden days of photoshops
this is officially an orange cat appreciation account—specifically my orange cat cheddar
July 25, 2023 at 3:10 PM
this is officially an orange cat appreciation account—specifically my orange cat cheddar