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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-23 at 14:11

Do you like spicy foods or are hot peppers a hard pass?

https://youtu.be/idpEPW2Uk_4?si=dMCzJEHXIsnSwiRF I broke down the #science of how spice - the chemical compound capsaicin - affects our bodies & brains 🌶️

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-22 at 02:50

That time in 2009 when Donald Trump took out a full-page NYT ad with other business leaders calling on President Obama for aggressive #climate action:

“If we fail to act now, it is scientifically irrefutable that there will be catastrophic & irreversible consequences for humanity & our planet.”

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-20 at 22:16

Working in Congress during the Trump administration should be interesting.

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-17 at 14:25

Speaking to middle schoolers about science, policy & communication this morning. This age group usually asks the best questions!

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-13 at 21:30

Fewer vaccinations = Greater risk of outbreaks 🦠

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-12 at 13:03

The number of #books banned at the school district level. via NYT & Pen America📚

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-09 at 20:03

Billion dollar disasters are becoming more common. #ClimateChange

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-08 at 18:00

Did you know red meat contributes up to 30% of agricultural emissions? It's one reason the ag sector is the 2nd-largest greenhouse gas emitter after energy. But not all meats have the same impact - on the planet or our personal health.

The new episode of Serving Up Science considers the best options for both our bodies & the environment! 🥩 (And don't worry, we're not out to take anyone's steak away). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa6SWm99_rY #science #food #environment #climatechange

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-08 at 01:37

Huh. 🤔

I wonder if the President-elect knows that the Gulf's “dead zone” (an area of low or no oxygen that kills marine life) is currently close to 7,000 square miles (over 4 million acres of habitat) potentially unavailable to fish and bottom species.

"Dead zone" doesn't really have a beautiful ring no matter which nation it's named for.

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-07 at 20:18

TFW you’re giving a talk virtually bc the kids have a snow day & you must carry on from your desk while watching them giggle & help themselves to ice cream for lunch. 🙄

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-07 at 02:51

The best day of Capricorn’s life ❄️

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-04 at 02:27

My mom brought my old Caboodle to Thanksgiving & I finally got around to opening it.

Check out the old Swatch watches that my brother and I wore in the late 80s or early 90s! If the plastic wasn’t cracked I’d totally start wearing mine again.

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-03 at 15:43

Alcohol consumption is the 3rd leading preventable cause of cancer.

Risk communication scientists have been talking about this for a long time, but it’s v interesting to see this as the top headline at NYT. It’s about time. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/health/alcohol-surgeon-general-warning.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mU4.pNJV.R5903V-Md-27&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&tgrp=off #science #health

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-02 at 03:14

Whenever I find myself feeling concerned about the future of life on Earth, I’m comforted thinking of the humble tardigrade.

Sure, humans may not be here long in the grand scheme of things, but water bears will certainly persevere for millions of years after we’re gone.

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2025-01-01 at 01:58

Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year!

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2024-12-30 at 00:53

Redwoods

[#]SilentSunday

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2024-12-28 at 04:09

No one should be homeless in the U.S.

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2024-12-23 at 02:10

‘Tis the season to remember that all of Santa’s reindeer are female.


You see, males drop their antlers after the Autumn mating season, so since the world’s most celebrated reindeer are always depicted with spectacular antlers, we must assume that Ol’ Saint Nick’s entire intrepid team - including Rudolph - are female. #science #Christmas

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2024-12-20 at 19:43

Today I visited the White House. It was beautifully decorated for the holidays.

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Written by Sheril Kirshenbaum on 2024-12-18 at 19:02

The #food system is one of the most meaningful places to address #ClimateChange.

Have you been curious about switching from gas to #induction? This game-changing cooktop is faster, cleaner, more precise, and a win for the environment.

My new ep of Serving Up Science is all about why it makes sense to switch when it’s time to replace your range. https://youtu.be/JyTvHQnHq14?si=4twIzt-8cfltiVfb #energy

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