Bill Sullivan

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Self‑censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

The Most (and Least) Popular Songs on Each Album by The Replacements Do you agree with the streaming data for these songs by the Replacements? medium.com/the-riff/the-m…

Flesh-eating bacteria devour man’s arm and leg in just three days Learn more about this rare but serious infection in thread... arstechnica.com/health/2026/04…

Not in a Good Place? Change Your Space A new book explores how the spaces we inhabit alter our frame of mind. My latest for Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/please…

3 Ancient Parables I Told My Kids to Make Adulting Easier. Timeless secrets to managing anxiety, setbacks, and the work-life balance. It's good advice for any age! My latest for PSYCHOLOGY TODAY.

Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing. (1/2)

We’re Training Scientists for a World That No Longer Exists Science can help address pressing challenges, but only if we train scientists to communicate in the places people actually form beliefs. sciencepolitics.org/2026/03/18/wer…

I spoke to READER'S DIGEST about Samuel L. Jackson's lesser-known fear: Germs on a plane! Ironically, I got this interview request the day before I was about to fly. rd.com/article/germy-…

The fountain of youth might be living in your gut. Research suggests that people who maintain a more “youthful” gut microbiome are likely to experience healthier aging and lower inflammation over time, writes @wjsullivan psychologytoday.com/us/blog/please…

Genes aren’t fixed light switches - they respond, adapt, and change. Bill Sullivan - @wjsullivan 's insight from our past episode together shows just how alive the science of epigenetics really is.

@wjsullivan gave us one of the best books in existence when he wrote Pleased To Meet Me. Everybody should read that book, I’m so serious!

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I was interviewed by Josh Learn for DISCOVER magazine to discuss the fascinating (and surprisingly common) parasite Toxoplasma gondii This Cat Parasite Can Infect Humans, and You Can Get It From Litter Boxes or Unwashed Veggies (1/2)

Did you know your sink might be one of the dirtiest spots in your kitchen? @wjsullivan, PhD, shares expert tips in @SELFmagazine on common kitchen cleaning mistakes and how to avoid them. bit.ly/4gq57VX