Movie plot idea: an Olympic village gets transported back in time and the athletes must use their skills and work together to get back to the future

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🧪 OoO what a cute graphic! Nicely done @theatlantic.bsky.social. They republished my Undark story about the science and policy of the New Madrid Seismic Zone. With more people about to read this story, what do y’all think will be the weirdest comment?

About Every 500 Years, a Major Quake Body-Slams Middle America

Experts can’t explain why, and big cities aren’t ready for another.

🧪🦈 were you personally victimized by the Tula Foundation’s decision to defund Hakai magazine? You can let them know why you think this is a bad idea at info@tula.org. Let’s ensure that Hakai can keep telling✨iconic✨ coastal stories for years to come!

🧪 hey science bluesky — what’s the first tree you you can actively remember?

We haven’t lost hope for new sources of funding to keep some version of the magazine alive. Please send ideas to info@hakaimagazine.com.

In more journalism news: Hakai Magazine announced today that it will end production after 2024. Hakai was always floated as one of the aspirational publications to write for in my science writing masters. They are actively looking for new funding—please hook a magazine up if you have any leads!

The placebo effect is a powerful force, but where it comes from in the brain has been a mystery--until now! Pain relief from placebos comes from brain regions not thought to be important in pain before 🧠🐭 could be big for developing new pain meds! www.fiercebiotech.com/research/bra...

The brain regions responsible for the placebo effect have been mapped in mice

When it comes to developing new pain drugs, the placebo effect is a powerful but baffling force. | When it comes to developing new pain drugs, the placebo effect is a powerful but baffling force. Rese...

“Human bodies don’t stand up well to falling building parts.” My favorite quote from the article. #midwest#geology

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🧪There's a large scale exercise happening this week in St Louis to simulate what would happen in the event of a large earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Sounds like a good oppertunity to read about the science of this weird earthquake zone in my latest for Undark. undark.org/2024/07/15/e...

The Enigmatic Earthquake Hotspot in America’s Heartland

The Central U.S. is at risk for major shaking. But scientists don’t know why — or when — the next big one will strike.

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