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Seattle-based freelance science writer. Bylines , , , . fellow. Former biostatistician.

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    6 Oct 2020

    “How good does the evidence need to be?” My latest for on why the debate over face masks trundles on. Grateful to for the brilliant editing.

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    Mar 19

    Pennsylvania lawmakers urge Gov. Wolf to protect residents following Environmental Health News fracking investigation

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  3. Retweeted
    Feb 6

    GO HAWKS!

    The N.F.L. Had Over 700 Coronavirus Positives. The Seahawks Had None.
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    Feb 5

    🚨 We've been talking about tiny mutations in the coronavirus. Scientists say we should be talking more about how the virus is a master of mixing *large* chunks of its genome. This might contribute to new and dangerous variation. My latest, for :

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    Feb 2

    I wonder how much those in charge of factories, jails, public transport, etc emphasize surface spread instead of airborne transmission because spraying surfaces with disinfectant is easier & cheaper than making places less dense & building in ventilation.

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    Jan 24

    The science brought together in this book explains the role of chemicals in the massive decline in sperm counts & increase in fertility problems, ED, and genital malformations. Scary

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    Jan 22

    As concerns rise about new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, European countries are tightening their mask regulations, with Germany now requiring medical-grade protection instead of cloth masks. Austria and France may follow suit.

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    Jan 20

    Today’s weather: Cloudy in Seattle. Sunny in America.

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    Jan 19

    Rogue antibodies could be driving severe COVID-19

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  10. Jan 19

    “If we’re smart, we can still kill those pathogens and lower our chemical disinfection by-product exposure at the same time." My latest for Troubled Waters series.

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    Jan 18

    Disinfecting drinking water against pathogens is necessary, but by-products from the process are a ubiquitous — and likely growing — problem across the U.S.

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    Jan 16

    A mutation that might help the novel coronavirus resist immune responses has been discovered in 3 COVID-19 cases in Washington state - but doesn't seem to be spreading. via

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    Jan 7

    First 2020 Best of NW Writing Award goes to for her article What If This Coronavirus Is Only the Beginning? (The Daily Beast). Thx to for sponsorship!

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    Jan 6

    One hell of a lede from the Associated Press.

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  15. Retweeted
    29 Dec 2020

    The pandemic will end not with a declaration, but with a long, protracted exhalation, reports. And even if everything goes according to plan, the horrors of 2020 will leave deep societal scars.

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    23 Dec 2020

    An investigation finds the FDA is not accounting for the cumulative health effect of chemicals as required by law. Such neglect leaves consumers at higher risk for chronic diseases.

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    22 Dec 2020

    To close out this long, difficult year, FiveThirtyEight’s PODCAST-19 spoke to Dr. Anthony Fauci about the vaccines, post-vaccine life, the new variant of the virus in the U.K., and the pandemic-related challenges awaiting the incoming Biden administration.

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  18. 22 Dec 2020

    Icymi, my latest in 'Troubled Waters' series for ...

    ‘Forever chemicals’ pollute water from Alaska to Florida
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  19. 21 Dec 2020

    ICYMI... "The problem is you can vaccinate against COVID, but you can't vaccinate against air pollution."

    The danger of winter inversions and air pollution as COVID-19 tears through the country.
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    20 Dec 2020

    Calm, helpful analysis from : The Coronavirus Is Mutating. What Does That Mean for Us?

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    19 Dec 2020

    Here's a side-by-side comparison of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines on a range of factors.

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