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It's been more than five years since the National Park Service announced the closure of Dead Horse Bay in Brooklyn. At the time, survey results had shown radiological and chemical contamination. Sarah Hofmann went to see what is happening. Go listen now! buff.ly/lcQ6kGj

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In her latest, Georgia Michelman talked to scientists and tobacco harm reduction advocates about the two sides of #vaping, and whether anti-vaping campaigns have gone too far, failing current smokers. Read more on Scienceline at buff.ly/2XkqiE5

Did you know #SHERP publishes audio? In Avril Silva's recent piece, she covered #SexEducation, which continues to go federally unmandated. As as result, young menstruators are not receiving education on their periods. Go read and listen on Scienceline! buff.ly/E826kQi

Athletic trainers treating the nation's top young athletes are leaving the field because of #burnout. Hear from the clinicians and experts themselves on what factors are driving them from the sideline. Read more on Scienceline by Avril Silva buff.ly/dEA9OBa

#DarkMatter is mysterious. Astronomers think it makes up 27% of the universe, but it can't be seen directly. One astronomer thinks it may not exist at all. Read more about the debate on Scienceline, story by Madeline Shaw buff.ly/rFZLylr

These pets are armored, spiky and pricey. Poachers want to cash in. Story by Madeline Shaw for the @nytimes. Read more here: buff.ly/RGghn5W

Women Gulf War veterans may be at risk to early menopause as a result of environmental exposures during their deployment, according to a study by @WHIjournal. Story by Avril Silva, read more on Scienceline buff.ly/5Io6p7O

The gut microbiome may be trendy, but research lags behind. A recent study by @CellPressNews describes a new capsule — inspired by the structure of #coral — may help better illuminate its mysteries Story by Georgia Michelman, read more on Scienceline scienceline.org/2026/01/coral-…

Researchers in Singapore synthesized a reef-safe sunscreen prototype from a very unusual source: #pollen Story by Madeline Shaw, read more on Scienceline! scienceline.org/2026/01/resear…

Tracking wolves and vultures could point law enforcement towards illegal poaching activity Read it here by Isabel Gil scienceline.org/2026/01/these-…

A new global analysis shows vaccination rates have stalled, leaving more than 15 million children with no immunizations in 2023 Story by Alissa de Chassey, read more here scienceline.org/2026/01/millio…

My latest: Long COVID clinics are quietly closing, leaving thousands of patients without specialized care. Read more via @Scienceline scienceline.org/2026/01/long-c… A huge thank you to all the people living with Long COVID who shared their stories, to the healthcare providers who offered their insights, and to the advocates dedicated to raising awareness, funding, and education for this disease.

For people with #schizophrenia who hear voices but don’t improve with antipsychotic medication, a new form of VR “avatar” therapy could help New story by Georgia Michelman, read more scienceline.org/2025/12/virtua…

Schizophrenia affects around 3.7 million Americans. While an imperfect tool, antipsychotic medication in combination with social and clinical services can improve people’s lives, Dr. Albert Powers of #yalepsych and @YaleMed told @scienceline. bit.ly/4q09ACC

My latest for @scienceline. In a new study from @Nature, researchers in the U.K. analyzed data from over 400 coral reefs. They warned that #coralsreefs, which have long been under stress due to #climatechange, may face more challenges on a warmer planet. scienceline.org/2025/12/coral-…

“This is one of the first studies to show that over-the-counter birth control pills are reaching the very people they’re meant to help.” Read the full story by Avril Silva buff.ly/t7WW2ym

By analyzing elevated #selenium levels in tree swallow eggs, researchers warn that the chemical from Elk River Valley coal mines is seeping into Montana waterways Read the full story by @3mm4sm1th scienceline.org/2025/11/seleni…

The #summer that can increase the odds of maternal #health risks for #pregnant women, according to a study published on Aug. 19 in The Journal of Climate Change and Health Read the full story by Julie Zenderoudi buff.ly/6gupDUS

The challenges Neurodata Without Borders faces reflect a broader need for funding that sustains new research tools once they are established. By @laur_insider thetransmitter.org/community/neur…