Shawn Radcliffe
@shawnradcliffe.bsky.social
Science Journalist. It's literally my job to talk about the news | Yoga Teacher | Opinions my own & sometimes my cat's 😺 | he/him | shawn.radcliffe@gmail.com
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Even fallen trees reach for the light.
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Even fallen trees reach for the light.
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"But let us be clear. The conference was a failure. Its outcome, the decision text known as the Global Mutirão or Global Collective Effort, is, in essence, a form of climate denial."
A must-read by @doctorvive.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A must-read by @doctorvive.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Another Cop wrecked by fossil fuel interests and our leaders’ cowardice – but there is another way | Genevieve Guenther
The fingerprints of Russia and Saudi Arabia are all over the decision text in Brazil. But a group of nations led by Colombia and the Netherlands offer hope, says End Climate Silence founding director ...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
"But let us be clear. The conference was a failure. Its outcome, the decision text known as the Global Mutirão or Global Collective Effort, is, in essence, a form of climate denial."
A must-read by @doctorvive.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A must-read by @doctorvive.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"Quiet piggy" is an overt attempt to silence women by giving them a derogatory label. And this was said to a reporter doing her job. It wasn't just directed at the reporter, it was directed at all of us to say, "keep quiet or you will be publicly shamed." www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
Heidi Stevens: After Trump’s ‘Quiet, piggy’ moment, we’re done asking why survivors don’t come forward, right?
If we’re going to become a nation that truly protects children and women, we have to stop giving a pass to sexual abusers, writes Heidi Stevens.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"Quiet piggy" is an overt attempt to silence women by giving them a derogatory label. And this was said to a reporter doing her job. It wasn't just directed at the reporter, it was directed at all of us to say, "keep quiet or you will be publicly shamed." www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
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“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
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Measles makes a comeback: four charts show where and how www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com
"...the number of parents opting out of vaccination for non-medical reasons (such as religion or personal choice) has risen sharply..."
#VaccinesWork
"...the number of parents opting out of vaccination for non-medical reasons (such as religion or personal choice) has risen sharply..."
#VaccinesWork
Measles makes a comeback: four charts show where and how
With gaps in vaccine coverage, nowhere is safe from measles outbreaks. But the disease has hit the Americas hard this year.
www.nature.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Measles makes a comeback: four charts show where and how www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com
"...the number of parents opting out of vaccination for non-medical reasons (such as religion or personal choice) has risen sharply..."
#VaccinesWork
"...the number of parents opting out of vaccination for non-medical reasons (such as religion or personal choice) has risen sharply..."
#VaccinesWork
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"Bill Gates' climate comments are a distraction" | My new commentary for @nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"Bill Gates' climate comments are a distraction" | My new commentary for @nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Jay Bhattacharya is running the NIH in a horrifically autocratic way, characterized by censorship & fealty to Trump, JD Vance, & his master RFK Jr—he puts politics ahead of science or public health
And how pathetic that HHS calls the inspirational @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social a ‘radical leftist’
And how pathetic that HHS calls the inspirational @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social a ‘radical leftist’
NEW: Jenna Norton, an NIH employee who is openly critical of Trump & RFK Jr, has been put on "non-disciplinary" administrative leave. She says the administration is trying to "scare and silence me." An HHS official, asked to comment, called her a radical leftist.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Health Policies Says She Is on Administrative Leave
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Jay Bhattacharya is running the NIH in a horrifically autocratic way, characterized by censorship & fealty to Trump, JD Vance, & his master RFK Jr—he puts politics ahead of science or public health
And how pathetic that HHS calls the inspirational @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social a ‘radical leftist’
And how pathetic that HHS calls the inspirational @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social a ‘radical leftist’
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Another example "nocebo" effect (expectation of bad response) driving a diet trend? 👇
Who Is the Low-Histamine Diet Really For? www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... by @jonathanjarry.bsky.social
The justifications for diet "hits a wall when people get tested in a blinded fashion."
Who Is the Low-Histamine Diet Really For? www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... by @jonathanjarry.bsky.social
The justifications for diet "hits a wall when people get tested in a blinded fashion."
Who Is the Low-Histamine Diet Really For?
Do you have difficulty falling asleep? A bit of anxiety? Headaches? Any sort of digestive issue? A low-histamine diet may be for you! So claims a blog post on one of the many websites promoting this d...
www.mcgill.ca
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Another example "nocebo" effect (expectation of bad response) driving a diet trend? 👇
Who Is the Low-Histamine Diet Really For? www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... by @jonathanjarry.bsky.social
The justifications for diet "hits a wall when people get tested in a blinded fashion."
Who Is the Low-Histamine Diet Really For? www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... by @jonathanjarry.bsky.social
The justifications for diet "hits a wall when people get tested in a blinded fashion."
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We have barbarism. Let’s choose socialism instead.
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We have barbarism. Let’s choose socialism instead.
The NY Times keeps proving that it is possible to sink even lower. Even a lot of their health writing is biased and cringe-worthy. The only thing they do well is write about cute animals. But if they ever mess that up, it's over for them.
November 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The NY Times keeps proving that it is possible to sink even lower. Even a lot of their health writing is biased and cringe-worthy. The only thing they do well is write about cute animals. But if they ever mess that up, it's over for them.
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Prices since Trump took office:
-Groceries: ⬆️ 2.7%
-Utilities: ⬆️ 11%
-ACA premiums: ⬆️ 26%
-Overall consumer prices: ⬆️ 3%
Trump: “I don't want to hear about the affordability.”
-Groceries: ⬆️ 2.7%
-Utilities: ⬆️ 11%
-ACA premiums: ⬆️ 26%
-Overall consumer prices: ⬆️ 3%
Trump: “I don't want to hear about the affordability.”
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Prices since Trump took office:
-Groceries: ⬆️ 2.7%
-Utilities: ⬆️ 11%
-ACA premiums: ⬆️ 26%
-Overall consumer prices: ⬆️ 3%
Trump: “I don't want to hear about the affordability.”
-Groceries: ⬆️ 2.7%
-Utilities: ⬆️ 11%
-ACA premiums: ⬆️ 26%
-Overall consumer prices: ⬆️ 3%
Trump: “I don't want to hear about the affordability.”
Earlier this year, I interviewed Danielle Massi, MS, LMFT, author of “Shadow Work.” We talked about how digging deep can help men navigate their unique mental health challenges, especially those impacting their relationships.
www.alive.com/lifestyle/wo...
www.alive.com/lifestyle/wo...
Shadow Work for Men’s Health - alive magazine
Shadow work helps access these hidden depths. This is particularly useful for men, who may have a hard time connecting to their inner world.
www.alive.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Earlier this year, I interviewed Danielle Massi, MS, LMFT, author of “Shadow Work.” We talked about how digging deep can help men navigate their unique mental health challenges, especially those impacting their relationships.
www.alive.com/lifestyle/wo...
www.alive.com/lifestyle/wo...
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Really? You're gonna make me do this one?
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Really? You're gonna make me do this one?
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
Thou Shalt Not Starve Your Own People.
There you go.
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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"...only minor differences between individuals who believe in misinformation & those who endorse conspiracy theories.
Both belief types are fueled by a general conspiracy mentality, the view that truth is political, & alternative media use."
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/not-...
Both belief types are fueled by a general conspiracy mentality, the view that truth is political, & alternative media use."
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/not-...
Not so different after all? Antecedents of believing in misinformation and conspiracy theories on COVID-19 | HKS Misinformation Review
Misinformation and conspiracy theories are often grouped together, but do people believe in them for the same reasons? This study examines how these conceptually distinct forms of deceptive content ar...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"...only minor differences between individuals who believe in misinformation & those who endorse conspiracy theories.
Both belief types are fueled by a general conspiracy mentality, the view that truth is political, & alternative media use."
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/not-...
Both belief types are fueled by a general conspiracy mentality, the view that truth is political, & alternative media use."
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/not-...
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"One could hardly design a more fertile breeding ground for conspiracy theories than social media."
"The algorithms ... which operate on the principle that rage is engaging, have turned into radicalization machines."
www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1... by @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
"The algorithms ... which operate on the principle that rage is engaging, have turned into radicalization machines."
www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1... by @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
It’s never been easier to be a conspiracy theorist
A mix of technology and politics has given an unprecedented boost to once-fringe ideas—but they are pretty much the same fantasies that have been spreading for hundreds of years.
www.technologyreview.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"One could hardly design a more fertile breeding ground for conspiracy theories than social media."
"The algorithms ... which operate on the principle that rage is engaging, have turned into radicalization machines."
www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1... by @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
"The algorithms ... which operate on the principle that rage is engaging, have turned into radicalization machines."
www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1... by @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
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We have conversations about the cost of housing, gas, eggs. But the most costly item in a family's budget is child care.
We have a shortage of child care workers because we've never paid them adequately. @reshmasaujani.bsky.social @reshmasaujani.com
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We have a shortage of child care workers because we've never paid them adequately. @reshmasaujani.bsky.social @reshmasaujani.com
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Dealing with the crushing costs of child care
For some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thousands of women out of the workforce this ye...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
We have conversations about the cost of housing, gas, eggs. But the most costly item in a family's budget is child care.
We have a shortage of child care workers because we've never paid them adequately. @reshmasaujani.bsky.social @reshmasaujani.com
www.cbsnews.com/news/dealing...
We have a shortage of child care workers because we've never paid them adequately. @reshmasaujani.bsky.social @reshmasaujani.com
www.cbsnews.com/news/dealing...
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Women’s generative AI hesitancy is rooted in rationality, not hysteria. It is not risk aversion. It is risk awareness: AI hallucinations, biased outputs, privacy concerns, and (rational) expectations of being judged more harshly for using it on the job.
ssir.org/articles/ent...
ssir.org/articles/ent...
The AI Gender Gap Paradox (SSIR)
A case for fierce ambivalence
ssir.org
November 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Women’s generative AI hesitancy is rooted in rationality, not hysteria. It is not risk aversion. It is risk awareness: AI hallucinations, biased outputs, privacy concerns, and (rational) expectations of being judged more harshly for using it on the job.
ssir.org/articles/ent...
ssir.org/articles/ent...
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Kristi Noem blasts “foreigners” for dangerous driving. According to the Rapid City Journal, that state’s court records show Noem had 20 speeding tickets dating back to 1989, alongside other violations, including failure to stop at an intersection and invalid license plates.
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Kristi Noem blasts “foreigners” for dangerous driving. According to the Rapid City Journal, that state’s court records show Noem had 20 speeding tickets dating back to 1989, alongside other violations, including failure to stop at an intersection and invalid license plates.
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Trump hosted a glittering ‘Great Gatsby’-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago — just hours before millions of people were set to lose SNAP benefits
Trump Hosts Glittering 'Great Gatsby' Bash As Millions Lose SNAP Benefits
The president hosted his glittering, Roaring '20s-themed event at Mar-a-Lago hours before federal food benefits were set to go on pause.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Trump hosted a glittering ‘Great Gatsby’-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago — just hours before millions of people were set to lose SNAP benefits
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An excerpt from my new piece for @thebulletin.org on Bill Gates' new climate missive:
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
An excerpt from my new piece for @thebulletin.org on Bill Gates' new climate missive:
Earlier this year, I interviewed Britt Piper, a trauma-trained therapist and author of Body-First Healing. She talked about how Somatic Experiencing therapy can help people build more capacity to be with moments of nervous system activation without being overwhelmed.
www.alive.com/health/stayi...
www.alive.com/health/stayi...
How to Stay Positive in the Face of Challenges - alive magazine
Staying optimistic while dealing with the symptoms of a chronic condition can be difficult. Body-based therapies help you maintain a positive mindset.
www.alive.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Earlier this year, I interviewed Britt Piper, a trauma-trained therapist and author of Body-First Healing. She talked about how Somatic Experiencing therapy can help people build more capacity to be with moments of nervous system activation without being overwhelmed.
www.alive.com/health/stayi...
www.alive.com/health/stayi...
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Spread the word. The Trump Administration can use emergency funds to pay for SNAP benefits during a shutdown. The President and little Mike Johnson are lying to you. How do we know? 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Democratic states sue to force SNAP payments during government shutdown
The Agriculture Department has $5.5 billion in backup funds for food stamp benefits but says it can’t use them.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Spread the word. The Trump Administration can use emergency funds to pay for SNAP benefits during a shutdown. The President and little Mike Johnson are lying to you. How do we know? 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Go @bluejays.com! 🧢
Now that’s a Great Pumpkin. Go @BlueJays!
(photo: David Moscrop)
(photo: David Moscrop)
October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Go @bluejays.com! 🧢