Replace your gas stoves with electric, preferably induction. The Trump regime canceled an $18 million EPA grant to study replacing gas stoves in 1,200 homes of asthma sufferers. Researchers published results from 85 homes, showing significant asthma relief and health impacts of gas stoves.

The EPA halted a study on gas stoves and asthma. But even partial results were striking.

Research that used a federal grant to pay for asthma patients to have their gas stoves replaced showed a dramatic fall in asthma attacks. The program was cut short after President Donald Trump took of...

wapo.st

Trump is pushing RFK Jr. to move faster to cut the number of vaccines kids get and to advance the science on autism.

Trump Turns Up the Heat on RFK Jr. to Cut Back Childhood Vaccines

​The president is focused on the shots’ alleged tie to autism, even though White House advisers wanted to tone down attention to the issue ahead of the midterms.

on.wsj.com

Jimothy inspired me to take karate lessons in a suburban strip mall. Thank you, Jimothy.

“We are allowing the tech industry to consolidate this extraordinary degree of resources, unlike anything ever before."

The race to stop AI’s threats to democracy

Tech journalist Karen Hao sounds the alarm about the rising risks to the country—and planet—from the growth of artificial intelligence.

motherjones.com

Three words: locally-sourced shellfish! Come join our rooftop Salish Sea Soirée on Friday night! RSVP: lnkd.in/gVeKAYuq

Thursday night! RSVP here: nswa.wildapricot.org/event-6749187

THIS WEEK, STARTING TONIGHT!!

NSWA - Northwest Science Writers @nswa.bsky.social · 3w ago

NSWA members: @robertakwok.bsky.social will be launching her new book, Lost in Curiosity, next week! 🚀 Hope to see you at one of these events:) Tuesday 7/21 at 7pm at Ravenna Books Wednesday 7/22 at 6:30 at Brick & Mortar Books Redmond Thursday 7/23 at 6pm at Village Books & Paper Dreams, Fairhaven

TINA SMITH: Researchers in MN made a breakthrough in childhood cancer in Black kids with a grant. But it seems that according to your proposed rule, this type of research wouldn't allowed bc it's 'DEI.' VOUGHT: We are against DEI policies. We have intended to rid of them whenever we possibly can.

How quickly we forget — if we allow ourselves to. For journalist Jason Dove Mark, bald eagles represent what the planet can lose, what it can regain, and what it can still lose in the process. therevelator.org/for-bald-eag...

For Bald Eagles, the Descendants of the Destroyers Became the Restorers • The Revelator

This excerpt from the new book The Earth Said Remember Me looks at the shifting baselines around the United States’ national bird — which many people already forget almost disappeared.

therevelator.org

NSWA members: @robertakwok.bsky.social will be launching her new book, Lost in Curiosity, next week! 🚀 Hope to see you at one of these events:) Tuesday 7/21 at 7pm at Ravenna Books Wednesday 7/22 at 6:30 at Brick & Mortar Books Redmond Thursday 7/23 at 6pm at Village Books & Paper Dreams, Fairhaven

Seattle-area folks, I'll be launching Lost in Curiosity at Third Place Books Ravenna and Brick & Mortar Books in Redmond next Tuesday/Wednesday! And if you're closer to Bellingham, I'l...

Seattle-area folks, I'll be launching Lost in Curiosity at Third Place Books Ravenna and Brick & Mortar Books in Redmond next Tuesday/Wednesday! And if you're closer to Bellingham, I'll be at Village ...

lnkd.in

RSVP HERE: nswa.wildapricot.org/event-6749074

NSWA - Northwest Science Writers @nswa.bsky.social · 4w ago

TONIGHT! Come see Perrin Ireland as she shares her amazing watercolors, humor, and vast knowledge of animal sex—and all its dazzling diversity! She’ll be at @townhallseattle.bsky.social at 7:30! Guaranteed to be entertaining 🦑🐬🐏🦆

TONIGHT! Come see Perrin Ireland as she shares her amazing watercolors, humor, and vast knowledge of animal sex—and all its dazzling diversity! She’ll be at @townhallseattle.bsky.social at 7:30! Guaranteed to be entertaining 🦑🐬🐏🦆

Get your tickets today! Science journalist, Lynda Mapes, will be talking about the Arctic—and the risks the region faces under the Trump administration—at @townhallseattle.bsky.social on June 18 at 7:30. Get tickets here—> nwscience.org

The FBI’s reported investigation focusing on an Atlantic journalist would represent a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s war against press freedom, @dgraham.bsky.social argues.

A Dangerous New Attack on Press Freedom

According to MS NOW, the FBI has launched an investigation into an Atlantic reporter.

bit.ly

This was a hard story to report. Newborns who don’t get a vitamin K shot are 81 times more likely to develop a condition where they bleed uncontrollably. But more and more families are declining the shot. And babies are dying. www.propublica.org/article/more...

Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth

A lifesaving injection given at birth to prevent severe bleeding has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.

propublica.org

To celebrate spring, the next NSWA Science Salon- on May 1 from 6-9pm - will focus on phenology, the seasonality of natural life cycles! It's a potluck so please bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. Register today! lnkd.in/gYsWCtrx

Climate journalists! Tomorrow is the last day to enter the 6th annual @coveringclimatenow.org awards! Get those submissions in. 🌪️🔥🌊🥵 coveringclimatenow.awardsplatform.com

Re-upping: Claim your spot now for the OSU field trip!

NSWA - Northwest Science Writers @nswa.bsky.social · 5mo ago

NSWA members: We are planning a field trip to OSU in Corvallis! We'll visit the Wave Research Lab 🌊 , an ice core collection🧊, a research brewery 🍻 and the famed HJ Andrews experimental forest 🌳🌲 (an add-on jaunt for day 3). Claim your spot now! Details: nswa.wildapricot.org/event-6574489

Science and health journalists: here's a great opportunity to dive into a big reporting project. Deadline to apply--APRIL 20!

Nova Institute for Health@novaforhealth.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Applications Open: the 2026 Nova Media Fellowships supports print, broadcast, & digital journalists & nonprofit newsrooms covering the complex factors affecting health & well-being. Apply by 4/20: https://novainstituteforhealth.org/our-communities/media-fellows/2026-media-fellowship-overview/ ‎

Get your young curious kiddos gathered for City Nature Challenge 4-24 until 4-27 #seattle #tacoma #science #children @woodlandparkzoo.bsky.social @ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social @nwtrek.bsky.social #citizenscience www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...

City Nature Challenge 2026: Seattle-Tacoma Metropolitan Area

Help the Seattle-Tacoma Metropolitan Area (including Everett, Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma and any place within Snohomish, King and Pierce counties!) show the world how biodiverse our region is by making...

inaturalist.org

The Trump administration wants to boost manufacturing of glyphosate, the world’s most common weed killer. Here’s what that could mean for health

Glyphosate is driving a rift in MAHA. Here’s what the science says about its effects on health

The Trump administration wants to boost manufacturing of glyphosate, the world’s most common weed killer. Here’s what that could mean for health

scientificamerican.com

NSWA members: We are planning a field trip to OSU in Corvallis! We'll visit the Wave Research Lab 🌊 , an ice core collection🧊, a research brewery 🍻 and the famed HJ Andrews experimental forest 🌳🌲 (an add-on jaunt for day 3). Claim your spot now! Details: nswa.wildapricot.org/event-6574489

Hey @nswa.bsky.social @spjwash.bsky.social #journalism, #science Ready for #standupforscience? @sufsseattle.bsky.social 🧪🧪 Speakers last year included @irahyman.bsky.social Details to come.

Attention @sciencewriters.org @nswa.bsky.social @ncswa.bsky.social @dcswa.bsky.social @sconc.bsky.social @sciwrirockies.com @capscicomm.org @sciencewriting.bsky.social @miscicom.org

Virginia Gewin@virginiagewin.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Join me on March 5 at 10 am PT/1pm ET for a @ScienceWriters Freelance Committee bizchat with a panel of creators from niche publications @sequencermag.bsky.social, @thetransmitter.bsky.social , @wire-wildlife.bsky.social & @jmirpub.bsky.social. Sign up here!

Thanks to sponsors of our nonprofit @nswa.bsky.social #science #facts Including: @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social @geekwire.com @oregonstate.edu @outrider.org @alleninstitute.org @kavlifoundation.org Parse Biosciences, Kuwana Consulting, Message Lab + @seattlechildrens.org

What a great night at the Seattle Aquarium! Thanks to all who helped us ring in 2026! 🐙 🦦 🐠

Calling all Northwest #science writers! You don’t want to miss this party! The venue is spectacular, you’ll get to meet the new resident sea otter (squeee!), learn about the aquarium’s conservation work, have great food, and mingle with some wonderful people. Details on our website. 🧪

NSWA - Northwest Science Writers @nswa.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Northwest Science Writers: SAVE THE DATE! Our annual holiday party will take place January 14 at the Seattle Aquarium:) 🐟🐬🐙🐢🦈🦑

One week left to get your submissions in for the Best of the Northwest awards! Deadline: December 26!

NSWA - Northwest Science Writers @nswa.bsky.social · 8mo ago

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the NSWA Best of the Northwest Awards are upon us! Submit your outstanding entries in these three categories: 1) Journalism writing 2) Institutional Writing 3) Multimedia. Award winners in each category will receive a $300 prize and an award certificate.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the NSWA Best of the Northwest Awards are upon us! Submit your outstanding entries in these three categories: 1) Journalism writing 2) Institutional Writing 3) Multimedia. Award winners in each category will receive a $300 prize and an award certificate.

Time of year to RENEW your membership in @nswa.bsky.social + @sciencewriters.org #science matters. #facts matter. #journalism matters. Birds of a feather... flocking. #SciWri26 (NASW will meet in Oregon next year) #PNW