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Leicester Life Sciences Postgrad Researchers - Success Stories

📢 Calling all University of Leicester College of Life Sciences Postgraduate Researchers! 📢 🌟Do you have a success story to share? It’s time for our semi-regular celebrating success round up! Drop me an email and tell me what you’re super proud of right now! 🤗I want to hear about anything, big or small. If it’s important to you, I want to hear it! Ideas include (but are not limited to): 📖 Recent publications 🏆 Awards or prizes 🎙️ Talks, presentations ❗️ Absolutely anything you are proud of and want to tell me about (Only share things you are happy to be shared publicly, so no top secret missions 🕵️) Doctoral College at the University of Leicester University of Leicester Richard Thomas Alex Goddard Faezeh zangiabadi Louise Wain

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Experts With Unconventional Views - Science & Public Health Mistrust

🗣️ Want to be a guest on Why Should I Trust You? Or know someone who would be great? 🧡 Send us a pitch! [email redacted] Our show focuses on issues driving mistrust/discord in the space of mainstream science, medicine and public health. We often moderate group conversations across political and ideological divides and we also have individual guests on. The types of guests we look for: ✅ Someone with a really fresh expert angle or lived experience with a topic. ✅ A guest with unconventional perhaps even unpopular perspectives but might be getting at a key problem our society is facing. ✅ We invite guests from all over the political, ideological, regional, cultural, whatever spectrum -- as long as you are willing to come and engage in a good-faith conversation about how we tackle some of these challenges our society faces. 🚫 Not interested in someone looking to promote a product or a book. 🚫 Not interested in someone who has been on lots of outlets and making the rounds with the same message. 🚫 Not interested in someone with a perspective that is readily available on many other platforms. We want to hear your ideas! Shoot us a note. 🙏

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Marketers Running AI Video Ads - Cost & Performance Experiences

Looked into the actual costs of AI video ads vs traditional production. Here's what I found. I've been looking into how AI video ad production actually compares to traditional production in terms of costs and performance. Thought I'd share some of what I found. On the cost side, AI video tools run about $0.50 to $30 per finished minute depending on the platform. Traditional agency work is more like $15,000 to $50,000+ per minute. Pretty massive gap. Probably the most interesting example is Kalshi's NBA Finals ad. One creator made a 30-second TV spot in 2 days with Google Veo 3 for around $2,000. Normally something like that would cost hundreds of thousands and take weeks or months to produce. Performance-wise, companies using AI in their campaigns are seeing around 20 to 30% better ROI. Meta's AI-enabled campaigns are averaging $4.52 return per dollar spent. A big part of it is just being able to test way more variations cheaply so you find what works faster. That said, it's not all upside. NielsenIQ ran a neuroscience study and found that consumers rated AI-generated ads as more annoying, boring, and confusing compared to traditional ones. Even the higher quality AI ads showed weaker memory activation in brain scans. Basically AI creative only outperforms when people can't tell it's AI-made. So the takeaway for me is that it's not really an either/or thing. AI makes sense for testing, iteration, localization, and high-volume performance stuff. Traditional still wins when you need real emotional impact or brand storytelling. I put together a longer writeup with all the sources on my blog if anyone's interested. Would love to hear from anyone who's actually running AI video ads. What's been your experience?

Adults Inspired by Johnny Ball - Impact of His Shows & Memoir

Johnny Ball’s joining us to unpack his new memoir, ’Stories Which Must Be Told’ 📖 Did his shows spark your love of maths or science? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a video or a message and share the impact Johnny’s had 📚✏️ Send your messages to 👉 [email redacted] 📩 https://t.co/1pY6cbOeVW

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Parents of Children 0-4 During COVID in London - Development Concerns

Looking to interview parent of child who was 0-4 years old during COVID (based in London) Hi, my name is Alexander Saraff, I'm a master's journalism student at City St. George's. I'm looking to speak with a parent who thinks that their child may have been impacted developmentally by all the social regulations during COVID, and is willing to talk about it. It's for my Health & Science journalism class. I can move anywhere in London for the interview. If you prefer to reply to me via email or phone, it's: [email redacted] \+447344104335 Cheers, Alex

UK DB Trustees & Pension Experts - Employer Extraction of Surpluses

In his mission to urge pension funds into private asset investment, pensions minister Torsten Bell recently extolled a Canadian scheme. He reported that the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan made 30.2% last year in venture capital. In reality, OTPP actually had a lousy year because it lost money on private equity, a much bigger part of the private asset universe (and OTPP's exposure). My suspicion is that ministers do not really understand private capital, beyond thinking that they would not have to spend money on infrastructure and science startups if they can get pension funds to do so instead. As a result they have been making some wild claims for the sector They may also be bedazzled by IRR figures (not, repeat, NOT the same as cash returns on equities). I took a look at all of this in my last FT column, publishing just before the welcome rejection in the Lords of the government's attempt to claim powers to mandate pensions investment in private assets. I'm now planning to take a look at government plans to make it easier for employers to extract DB surpluses. If any Linkedin in connections have any thoughts or research on this, please drop me a line. I'm interested in what you think. Thanks! https://lnkd.in/ePR6DdKf

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Mediators & Family Lawyers - Divorce Talks Podcast - Conflict Tools

I don’t care about any likes or growth metric, those Divorce Talks are so funny and instructive I’m just gonna keep doing them. On many occasions I was taught that showing up daily on LinkedIn would be good for my business. But I find it boring AF. I realized I only like to speak on this platform when I have something to say + hopefully something useful. Showing up just for the sake of it or in order to not-disappear from this virtual professional sphere feels just meaningless. So far, Ryan 💡 McLaughlin and I have a lot to share. Our recorded calls are barely organized, a lot of times we have no script and only go with the flow, we have no clean setting, I personally have zero skill in video editing. Pretty chaotic to date, total amateur vibe - and yet I think that by doing our reps we will end up finding the right angle and provide for a lot of value. That brings me a lot of joy, it’s like starting to throw a few colors on a white canvas and see beauty in the mere creation process. Hopefully we can communicate that enthusiasm and be of any use. Our last session was about : - Tools - backed with neuroscience data - to help our clients navigate conflict - The importance to make a team with any professional helping you deal with your divorce - Key questions to ask / or ask yourself, to put one step in front of the other in the process We want to make useful content and gradually increase the value, so let us know what you think and share your ideas about what could be discussed. We also want to make it a collective work and include other professionals gravitating around conflict management, couples, litigation, mediation etc. so let us know if you want to take a part in this journey. Enjoy Divorce Talks episode 2 : link in the comments

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Data-Driven Running Coaches - Team-of-One Marathon Nutrition

When you spend your day in technology, you realize the human body is just the ultimate "un-optimized" operating system. I’ve spent years analyzing systems, teams, and spotting inefficiencies. But when I started my running journey, I was shocked. The advice out there? It's information overload, it's outdated, it's generic, and it’s filled with "bro-science" that treats us all like averages. As a runner with a technology background, I’m tired of seeing intelligent athletes follow a PDF plan they found online, hit the wall at mile 20, and wonder why their GI system failed. This isn't about "Top 5 Tips." It’s a call to arms for the Self-Directed Athlete. I want to equip the "Team of One" with the science-backed, data-driven frameworks they need to stop guessing and start taking precision action. That's the driver behind the new series on the What Runs a Run podcast: "Coaching & Nutrition in 26.2" focused on team of one. If you have not already, check out the first conversation with coach Greg McMillan diving deep on "experiment of one". Link to the pod episode in comment. We are going to dive deep into the entire operating system: ⚙️ Precision Nutrition: We’re moving past "carbs-per-hour" to talk about individualized glucose responses and gut-training mechanics. 💤 The 22-Hour Athlete: Exploring the hormonal cost of sleep debt, HRV variability, and environmental impact on performance. 🔬 Myth-Busting: Dismantling the outdated coaching "rules" that lead to burnout and injury, focusing instead on N=1 (personalization over generalization). If you are an innovator, practitioner, expert or know someone who are actively pushing the boundaries of individualization, I want to hear about the data you’re analyzing, the nuance you’re discovering, and how you’re making high-level science work for the unique biology of the individual runner. Drop a comment below, or send me a DM. Let's connect. #WhatRunsARun #ExperimentOfOne #DataDrivenRunning #MarathonScience #PrecisionNutrition #HumanPerformance

Organizational Psychologists - Academic Study on Corporate Bullshit

Thoughts about academic study of "Corporate Bullshit"? I am a journalist and thinking of covering this recent study for a story. Wondering if anyone on this sub has thoughts or would be interested in talking to me about it https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886926000620?casa\_token=MVJOcaGG-9oAAAAA:hLQQGVJMmTnXteRxUXZBktjEgSR7syGOU5aRlI9LSF4b758alVU8SmZ8AZOUlVn4AYG\_sW9b

Marine Biologists & Conservationists - New Research Ahead of Embargo

📢 Marine biologists and wildlife conservationists, here's your regular reminder that I'm always looking for up-and-coming research papers to pitch my editors ahead of the embargo lifting 📢 Often, it's a case of "I don't know it until I see it" (helpful, I know 😅) but here are a few things that often help make a good story great for me... Quirky stories, new discoveries, firsts (biggests/oldests etc.), all those things that make you go "Oh, cool" & want to tell all your friends 😮 Incredible wildlife sightings. If you're going to make my green with envy about your epic / rare encounter, I'd love to hear about it 💚 Strong supporting images or video can make or break whether many of my editors will commission - if you're pitching me, sharing media assets in a non-expiring link (not attachments: my inbox can't take it) is super helpful 📹 Global relevance: niche destinations or organisms or great but what does this finding tell us that is relevant to people around the world? 🌏 Exclusives. I know this isn't always possible but being able to offer a story exclusively to my editors can really help 🤐 Obv, I typically write about marine issues (the clue's in the name - The Ocean Writer Ltd) so ocean stories are my main beat. That's not to say I don't step onto dry land for some stories but terrestrial stories have to be even more mind blowing to catch my attention 🌊 Feel free to pin this post / share it with your comms teams. I look forward to hearing what you've got in the pipeline 😀 🦈 - Fin - 🦈 Hi, I'm Mel & I write about the ocean. I've been published by National Geographic, NYT, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Scientific American, The Guardian, New Scientist and more. If you're an editor who would like to commission me or a researcher with a new paper to tell me about, get in touch! 💙 #SciComms #OceanWriter #OceanStorytelling #ScienceWriter #JournoRequest #MarineScience [Image shows Ron Burgundy from the movie Anchorman blowing on a giant shell to call his news team back to him. Below, the text reads: 'marine biologists, assemble'. If you think about it, it's rather clever 'cause Ron is in the news business (like me) and shells come from the ocean which y'all study... but obviously we all know to leave shells in the sea where they belong 😉 )

Scientists Using Rubin Telescope Data - Early Discoveries 800k Alerts

I'm also looking to speak to scientists that are already using data from the Rubin telescope for science. Have you made some early discoveries from the initial 800,000 alerts? Is the telescope living up to expectations? Let me know! jdaoca[at]gmail[dot]com

Travel Sleep Expert - Circadian Timing & Inflight Sleep Tips

#prrequest #journorequest looking for a sleep expert for a glossy in-flight mag feature. How to arrive refreshed and ready to go, the science of circadian timing, inflight routines for falling asleep quickly, supplements and rituals seasoned travellers swear by, hit me up asap!

OB-GYN Expert - Menstrual Irregularity & PCOS

26-year-old woman came to the clinic recently with a simple concern. “My periods are irregular… but I thought it was normal.” For almost a year, her cycles were coming every 45–60 days. She had ignored it because many friends told her, “Periods are irregular for everyone sometimes.” But irregular periods are often the body’s way of signaling that something may be wrong. They can sometimes be associated with: • Hormonal imbalance • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) • Thyroid disorders • Stress and lifestyle changes • Significant weight fluctuations While occasional variation in cycles may happen, certain signs should not be ignored: • Periods occurring more than 35 days apart • Missing periods for several months • Very heavy or prolonged bleeding Menstrual cycles are often called a “monthly report card” of a woman’s hormonal health. Listening to these signals early can help prevent many future health problems. Sometimes what seems like a small irregularity can actually be an important health message from the body. SRM Polyclinic & Ultrasound Centre #WomensHealth #MenstrualHealth #PCOSAwareness #Gynecology #PreventiveHealthcare #HormonalHealth “Looking for expert medical content that connects science with clarity? Let’s collaborate!”

Sources on Beaver Bombing - Illegal Beaver Reintroduction Documentary

Documentary Research: Looking to Speak With People Who Know About “Beaver Bombing” Hi all, I’m a master’s student studying science and natural history documentary filmmaking, and I’m currently developing a documentary about “beaver bombing”, the illegal or unofficial reintroduction of beavers into landscapes where they’ve been lost. I’m really interested in understanding the motivations, stories, and perspectives behind it. If anyone here has knowledge of these activities, knows people involved, or could point me in the right direction, I’d love to hear from you. I completely understand that confidentiality and anonymity may be important. Feel free to DM me if that’s easier. Thanks for any help.

Parents Share Strategies for Discussing War with Kids

Raising kids in the middle of wars they didn't start, are we teaching them to speak up? Today I'm writing content for Big Life Journal and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since 💛 Children right now are growing up watching the news. Watching wars. Watching people in power make decisions that affect millions of lives. And a lot of them are asking questions we don't have clean answers to. The hardest thing we can do, as the adults, and the most important, is resist the urge to say "you're too young to understand." Because here's what the science actually says: moral courage isn't something that switches on at 18. Dr. Bruce Perry's research on brain development shows that the neural pathways for empathy and justice are being wired right now, in childhood, through stories, through the adults who model what it looks like to speak up even when it's uncomfortable. We often teach kids to be good. Good usually means quiet. Compliant. Not making a fuss. But what happens when the thing in front of them is wrong? What happens when a classmate is being excluded, when a rule is unfair, when someone smaller than them needs a voice? We want them to know what to do in that moment. Our audience love book recommendations, and I thought people in this subreddit might be interested to. These 5 books teach exactly that, not just standing up for yourself, but standing up period: ✨ Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type: the power of working together ✨ The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!: the courage to stay yourself when the world tells you to shrink ✨ Separate Is Never Equal: justice is something every generation has to fight for ✨ The Youngest Marcher: Audrey was nine years old and she showed up anyway ✨ Malala's Magic Pencil: a girl who wasn't allowed to go to school changed the entire world with her voice I grew up being told to be quiet in rooms where I felt small, as a girl, and even as a woman. I think a lot of us did. But the children growing up right now are watching people suffer in real time. They already know the world isn't fair. What they need from us is permission, and the language, to say something about it. How are you talking to your kids about what's happening in the world right now? I'd really love to know how other parents are navigating this, there's no perfect answer here and I think we all need each other's strategies.

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Aerosol Science & Hospital Ventilation Experts on Infection Control

Hello all, I'm working on a piece about ventilation against infectious diseases and viruses. And I'm looking for people who can speak on the intricacies of *aerosol science* at the particle level, as well as *hospital ventilation design* and *hospital engineering* work. Are you that person, or do you know anyone? Please get in touch, and let's talk! My email is pdehahn at gmail dot com. #healthcare #ventilation #publichealth #newsrequest #mediarequest #journorequest

Economists on AI Platform Market Power & Risks for Africa

Everyone talks about AI disrupting industries. Almost nobody talks about whocontrols the disruption itself. I just published a new research paper that asks an uncomfortable question: What happens when the entire global economy depends on AI services - and those services flow through a bottleneck of 3 to 5 companies? Here's what the data reveals: →One company(NVIDIA) controls 80–95% of AI accelerator hardware. HHI exceeds6,400- nearly 3× the "highly concentrated" threshold. →Three providers(OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) capture ~88% of enterprise LLM spending. Switching costs reach 80–120 engineering hours for deep integrations. →Three hyperscalers(AWS, Azure, GCP) mediate ~70% of all cloud AI traffic - creating a secondary chokepoint most people don't even see. But here's the part that doesn't get discussed enough: These firms don't justsellAI. They alsobuythe inputs - GPUs, talent, training data - as a concentrated oligopsony. They depress input prices through sheer purchasing scale while elevating output prices through ecosystem lock-in. I call this the"AI Hourglass"- a wide base of upstream suppliers funnels through a narrow bottleneck of dominant platforms, then expands back out to billions of downstream users. Value extraction happens at the waist. My paper formalizes this through an extended Cournot oligopsony model with endogenous barriers, and introduces aCross-Layer Concentration Index (CLCI)that captures compounding across the value chain. The result:85.7%of the effective market space is controlled by concentrated structures at one or more layers. Why this matters for Africa and the developing world: Every African enterprise accessing AI today passes through a triple dependency - U.S. hardware monopoly, U.S. foundation models, U.S. cloud infrastructure - all priced in dollars. Zero bargaining power. Zero influence on the technological roadmap. This is the new digital colonialism, and it's happening in real time. The paper proposes five policy interventions: mandatory API interoperability, oligopsony-aware merger review, public compute infrastructure, pricing transparency, and sovereign AI development programs. The AI revolution is transformative. But transformation without competition is just dependency by another name. The full paper is available on my website. I welcome rigorous engagement, disagreement, and dialogue. 📄 Full paper:https://lnkd.in/gmuqiKFA 💬 What's your take?Is the current concentration a temporary growing pain or a structural risk? I'd genuinely like to hear from economists, policymakers, and practitioners. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Oligopsony #MarketConcentration #Antitrust #AIGovernance #DataScience #Economics #DigitalEconomy #AfricaTech #AIaaS #CompetitionPolicy #Innovation #Research #OpenSource #SovereignAI #NVIDIA #FoundationModels #CloudComputing #IndustrialOrganization

Definition of AOI in Health Science Context Needed

What does “AOI” stand for? I see many people who are AOI into Health Science. What does it stand for? I need it for an article I’m writing.

Female Leaders Managing Menopause Stories for Podcast Feature

I'm actively seeking incredible women to feature on the Ministry of Menopause podcast. If you're a female founder, entrepreneur, executive, or high-performer doing amazing work while navigating perimenopause or menopause, I want to hear your story. Here's why this matters: Women are leaving leadership roles because of menopause. Women are scaling back their ambitions. Women are hiding their symptoms instead of thriving through them. And I want to change that narrative. On the Ministry of Menopause podcast, we share real stories from real women. Women who are building businesses, leading teams, changing industries, all while managing hormonal transitions. Women who refuse to let perimenopause slow them down. Your story could inspire thousands of women to keep going. Whether you're: Running a company while managing menopause In a senior role navigating hot flushes and brain fog A high-performer who's figured out how to thrive Someone doing incredible work AND managing your health I want to feature you. The podcast reaches women across the UK and Canada who are hungry for real talk, real science, and real solutions. They want to hear from women like you. Interested? Want to know more? Link in comments to apply or DM me. Let's tell your story. Whatever you're going through in life, keep on going and don't let them win.

African Women Changemakers - Stories for Impact Feature

Hello LinkedIn family, I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Maua Bio Magazine as a Journalist. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a platform that highlights stories shaping Africa and the world. As part of my work, I’ll be covering the inspiring journeys of African women who are making a meaningful impact , whether in business, science, technology, culture, activism, education, or community development. I would really appreciate your help. If you know an African woman doing phenomenal work in Africa, the diaspora, or globally, please point me in her direction so I can help share her story and amplify her impact. I’m also interested in learning about: • Events, conferences, and initiatives focused on African women • Community projects and grassroots movements driving change • Policies, challenges, and opportunities affecting African women today • Innovations and businesses led by African women • Stories of resilience, leadership, and transformation Your recommendations, introductions, or leads would mean a lot. Let’s work together to ensure these important stories reach a wider audience. Thank you in advance for the support. #AfricanWomen #WomenInLeadership #WomenInAfrica #Storytelling #Journalism #Media #AfricanExcellence

Egg Freezing-Thawing Personal Stories for Fertility Science Book

Journalist looking to hear from thawers! I'm a longtime health and science journalist, working on a book about the science and history of female fertility for WW Norton. I'd love to chat with people who froze their eggs in and have thawed them. I froze embryos a few years back, so I have been through it myself. Please drop me a line: kristenvbrown \[@\] gmail.com. You can learn more about me and my work at kristenvbrown.com. Thanks so much!

Ventilation Science Experts on Infectious Disease Prevention

News media request: I'm looking to speak with people experienced and knowledgeable about the science of ventilation against infectious diseases and viruses. If you're a hospital designer, ventilation expert, or aerosol scientist (or know someone), please get in touch.

Cybersecurity Experts in Space Law for ABA SciTech Podcast

Calling all cybersecurity experts who are also space enthuisiasts! College of BILT at Marymount University is producing a podcast on cybersecurity and space for the Science & Technology section of the American Bar Association. I'm looking for experts to interview/record or even just send me a short answer to the following question: What are the top two or three things that you think attorneys (who specialize in space commercialization) need to know about cybersecurity?

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Wine Glassware Experts & Products for Yahoo Wine Perception Feature

My husband is a wine snob. Here are the right glasses to drink out of for every type of wine This will be part educational and part playful, unpacking whether glass shape truly changes the drinking experience or whether some of it is simply marketing. I want to explore the science behind aroma concentration, how vessel design affects perception & when investing in specific glassware actually makes sense. It will speak to people who enjoy wine but do not necessarily want to overcomplicate it, offering clarity rather than intimidation. To pitch an expert, please send the expert’s bio only. Do not send commentary before I send questions and vet the expert. To pitch a product, please follow this format: Name of product Price of product Link to product, Amazon preferred but not required Description Email: [email redacted]

Guest Contributors on AI Impact in Education for Society & AI

This week, I am proud to share that Society & AI is participating in Open Education Week 2026, a global initiative organized by Open Education Global (OEGlobal) bringing together educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to celebrate and advance open education. In that spirit, we are issuing a special open call for guest contributors. Submit or learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDVzzyEC If you are an educator, researcher, librarian, graduate student, or practitioner grappling seriously with what AI is doing to education and society, we want to hear from you. We are accepting short-form guest posts: opinion pieces, critical commentaries, perspectives, and reflections. There are no article processing charges, and everything published on Society & AI is freely accessible to anyone, anywhere. #OEWeek26 #OEWeek #OpenAccess #OpenEducation #AIinEducation #SocietyAndAI #OpenResearch #OpenScience #Education

US Asbestos Experts & Writers for Asbestos.com Paid Media Roles

🚨 Looking for Experts & Writers! 🚨 I’m partnering with Amy Edel, Senior Editor at Asbestos.com, and we’re expanding our U.S.-based network. We’re currently hiring across two distinct categories: 🔬 Experts — Paid Media Opportunities & Content Reviews (Compensated opportunities to be quoted in national media and review content for factual accuracy.) • Asbestos Experts • Industrial Hygienists • Toxicologists • Occupational Hazards Experts • Mesothelioma Specialists (clinicians and researchers) • Asbestos Attorneys ✍️ Writers — Science & Legal Coverage (Seeking journalists and reporters who specialize in asbestos and mesothelioma, with experience covering scientific and legal topics.) • Journalists covering asbestos and mesothelioma • Science and legal writers who have written for top-tier publications If you’re interested in contributing as an expert or writer, please DM me or Amy Edel to connect. Let’s elevate credible voices in this space.

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Sources on Economic Impact of Trump Policies for Christian Science Monitor

📣 Seeking Sources for a National Story Hi, all! I’m working on a story with a colleague at The Christian Science Monitor tied to President Trump’s State of the Union address, focused on how the economy and recent policies are affecting people’s everyday lives. I’m hoping to speak with people of all ages and backgrounds — workers, business owners, students, retirees — who’d be willing to answer a few short questions about one or more of the following: -The economy now vs. before the pandemic -Job prospects and work (including AI) -Spending, retirement, and overall economic outlook -Immigration enforcement and its impact If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, please DM me or comment below. I’m hoping to speak with folks today and tomorrow. Thanks for helping bring everyday voices into this story.

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Former LDS Members Needed for Forgiveness Perspectives Study

Forgiveness Hello, exmo world! I've been officially out of the LDS "church" for 10 years TODAY, and I've been doing a lot of thinking about the topic of forgiveness lately. I am currently writing a book about my experiences within the Mormon religion, as a former pill/ heroin addict, as a survivor of domestic abuse, and the knowledge I have gained both clinically and personally regarding totalistic worldviews. Much of my research as of late is taking me out of the forest of pathology into the raw, open clearings of emotional labor - and as I have been writing more on the subjects of my various healing processes, the pattern of forgiveness emerge over and over. Forgiveness of my abusers, forgiveness of my family, forgiveness of myself, and forgiveness for others still within the "church." Of course, a single perspective does not a proper dissection make. So I ask these questions, for science: How long have you been "out" of the LDS "church," and what does the term "forgiveness" mean to you? If you have been out of the LDS church for longer than 5 years, how do you feel now about the subject of forgiveness VS how you would have felt 5 years ago? How do you think you will feel in 10 years? If you lived within Utah or other Mormon Mecca (such as Rexburg or Buena Vista) and then moved away, how has your view of forgiveness changed, if at all? If you or your children were victims of abuse within the LDS "church," do you believe in forgiveness at all? If you feel like you cannot and will not ever forgive the LDS "church," leaders, or members for any reason after any amount of time, why not? Thank you for any input! Anger is okay, just remember that I am not asking out of defensiveness or judgement; I genuinely want to hear your perspectives, as mine has been largely sheltered from the social detriments of public opinion (I don't live near any Mormons and I have a normal job and normal life on the east coast, so I can just say "Mormonism is a cult" and everyone says "wtf is a Mormon?") Have a wonderful Thursday!

Family Experiences with AI Audio Monitoring Devices for WIRED

Story on AI devices I'm a journalist and also a son with a guilty conscience — I live abroad while my 86-year-old dad lives alone in LA. I'm writing for WIRED about AI audio monitoring devices like Sensi.ai. I'm trying to understand how families actually experience these technologies, not just how they're marketed. Has anyone here used one? Did it help? Did it create new anxieties? Did your parent fully understand what they were signing up for? Not looking for sources necessarily, just genuine perspectives. Happy to chat in DMs if that's easier.

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Laundry Experts Same-Day Insight-Wash Cycles-Clothing Longevity-Real Simple

The Best Wash Cycle for Longer-Lasting Clothes, According to Science Due: 2/25 at 8:00 am PST- NOTE THE TIGHT DEADLINE Who: Laundry Experts Questions: What is the best wash cycle for longer-lasting clothes? What is the best dry cycle for longer-lasting clothes? Does detergent matter? What cycles should you never or rarely use? Any other thoughts?

Psychology Expert on Spring Habit Change for Yahoo Creators

2: The science of the “soft reset”: why spring is the most psychologically powerful time to change your habits For me, the New Year rarely feels like a true reset—spring does. There’s something about longer daylight, subtle schedule shifts and the cultural symbolism of renewal that makes change feel more sustainable. In this piece, I want to explore the psychology behind that shift, including circadian rhythm changes, behavioral science around habit formation, and why motivation may feel more organic in certain seasons. This will blend personal narrative with expert insight. To pitch an expert, please send the expert’s bio only. Do not send commentary before I send questions and vet the expert. Email: [email redacted].

Wine Tasting Experts & Innovative Glassware for Yahoo Creators

4: My husband is a wine snob. Here are the right glasses to drink out of for every type of wine This will be part educational and part playful, unpacking whether glass shape truly changes the drinking experience or whether some of it is simply marketing. I want to explore the science behind aroma concentration, how vessel design affects perception & when investing in specific glassware actually makes sense. It will speak to people who enjoy wine but do not necessarily want to overcomplicate it, offering clarity rather than intimidation. To pitch an expert, please send the expert’s bio only. Do not send commentary before I send questions and vet the expert. To pitch a product, please follow this format: Name of product Price of product Link to product, Amazon preferred but not required Description Email: [email redacted].

Academic or Independent AI Expert for Live Science Feature

#Journorequest: Looking for a recommendation for an academic or **independent** AI/LLM expert for a Live Science feature I'm working on. Independent = no AI/tech company leaders, sales or spokespeople. Sorry.

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Backcountry Skier Interview-Climate Change & Avalanches-NPR-Same Day

Howdy, I am looking to talk with a backcountry skier for a story for @kqedscience.bsky.social & NPR. I am working on a piece about climate change & avalanches. What do you❤️about it? How do you prep? Looking to interview someone today/tomorrow morning DM me/email is [email redacted] Thanks!

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Women 50+ Entrepreneurs for Midlife Business Podcast - Women in the Middle

Today’s episode is with Karen Reb Rudel. Karen is a woman in the middle entrepreneur whose business adventure happened abroad rather than in her birth country of the United States. In this episode, you will learn: About an unexpected entrepreneurial journey into walking tours in Paris. Overcoming fear. Paying attention to the younger generation to learn from them. Connect with Karen at: https://lnkd.in/g3WR8233 https://lnkd.in/gviQxgwm https://lnkd.in/gtEaMJts https://lnkd.in/gs667mKV Connect with Suzy: Take the New Midlife Quiz!Get unstuck and learn what your future self is craving so that you can take steps to regret-proof your life! Free! Only takes about 90 seconds. www.midlifequiz.com Midlife Happiness Jumpstart Experience:Enjoy a powerful experience of tiny joys and big shifts! Get ready for 14 Days of Happiness “Boosts,” which are tiny, science-backed actions delivered to your inbox daily, with a private WhatsApp group for connection and sharing together. Each happiness boost only takes approximately 5 - 10 minutes or less and builds your momentum for more of the same. Feel more grounded, present, and connected to more happiness now! Sign Up Here Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: Are you a 50+ woman business owner or entrepreneur who’s dealing with navigating classic midlife issues that are affecting the way you run your business? We’re looking to interview guests just like you from a wide variety of different businesses! Apply now: www.midlifeinterviews.com . LISTEN HERE for iTunes and HERE for Suzy’s website. HAPPINESS BREAKTHROUGH COACHING SESSION: Imagine having a private 2-hour coaching call to get some solid clarity about what's holding you back and be confident about your next steps forward! Time for a breakthrough! Limited spots available. Book here . THE WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE® ACADEMY: The “Academy” is an exciting, life changing, 12-month, online group coaching program and community for midlife women. You will develop a roadmap to help you go from being unclear about what you want to be crystal clear about how to create a more fun, meaningful, and regret free next chapter! Head over to https://lnkd.in/giiww-Ht and apply and book your free call. I can help you find what’s missing so that you love your life after 50. WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE SHOP: https://lnkd.in/gT66eeAs BUY SUZY’S BOOK: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets, and Live Your Best Life:www.50waystocelebrate.com and Amazon and other online booksellers. Email your feedback: [email redacted] Enjoy the Show? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes , Spotify, and all the places you listen to your favorite podcasts, including Spotify . Leave us a review on iTunes . Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gwNYPwPN Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gx4sVGCV LinkedIn:

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Government Lab Staff Affected by Canada Research Cuts - Science

Working on a story for Science about cuts to Canada's government researchers and labs. If you are affected by this please reach out (either on here or via my website). Anonymity is an option. 🧪

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Behavioral Neuroscience Expert on Meta & Google Addiction Case

Looking to speak to a behavioural/neuroscience expert in relation to the landmark case against Meta & Google, accused of making social media apps 'addictive' #journorequest

Biotech Students in Hyderabad for ThePrint Story

Looking to interview Biotech students currently in Hyderabad for a story. If you are one, or know someone, please get in touch at [email redacted] #Biotechnology #Hyderabad #Biotech #Innovation #LifeSciences

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Doctor Explainer on Covid Remains Causing Long Covid - Metro

#JournoRequest for @MetroUK TikTok. I’m doing a video on how ‘Zombie’ Covid remains are leaving millions with long Covid symptoms: https://t.co/0FfS6Clze2 I’m looking to speak to a doctor who can explain the science behind how this can lead to long covid (1/2)

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Speakers-Panelists on Hurricane Resilient Urban Infrastructure & Subway Maintenance

Our research group (Ziyue Li Yuyan (Annie) PanQianwen (Vivian) Guo are excited to announce two major opportunities under the Transforming Urban Underground Infrastructure (TUUI) Collaborative, led by Elise Miller-Hooks and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). We are looking for experts and collaborators to contribute to the following initiatives, please contact us if you are interested in it: Opportunity 1: Call for Speakers & Panelists Theme: Multi-Layer Infrastructure Network Response and Resilience under Hurricane Disasters We are seeking speakers from industry, government, and academia to share their expertise in our upcoming Spring 2026 Webinar Series. This AG explores the interdependencies between transportation, human behavior, and environmental systems during disaster phases. Two expert talks and one cross-sector panel. Insights will inform a state-of-the-art review. Opportunity 2: Improving Subway Infrastructure Maintenance Focus: Optimizing maintenance planning for underground rail systems (tunnels, tracks, power, and signaling). We are synthesizing global practices to support data-driven decision-making. Key topics include: Infrastructure degradation modeling & health monitoring. Vulnerability to natural disasters. Data integration and maintenance planning challenges. Global transit agency policies and the impact of aging systems on ridership. Goal: To synthesize global best practices and support resilient, effective management of underground subway infrastructure.

Parents’ Childhood Cleanliness Stories for Science Friday Immunity Report

Is a little dirt actually good for kids? We’re working on a story about how children’s immune systems and microbiomes develop and we want to hear from you. Have you let your kids eat food that was dropped on the ground? 🍭 Argued with grandparents about cleanliness? 🧼 Witnessed your child do something incredibly gross? 🤢 Call us at 877 4 SCIFRI and tell us all about it!

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Trichologists & Hair Loss Researchers for COVID-19 Story

🪮 Highly specific source call out 👩🦰 I'm looking for trichologists and researchers who specialise in hair loss for a story related to COVID-19. 📧 reach out to: [email redacted] #hairloss #journorequest #science

Traveler Opinions & Data on Day Flight Window Shade Debate

REQUEST 3: This is for a pitch to a well-known online outlet that an editor has pretty much green-lit, but I would love to add some more insight to. Looking for: - Any travelers with strong opinions on keeping your window shade up (or down) during a day flight - Any science/data/statistics/surveys around this debate (a long shot, I know, but have to ask!) Background: Blane Bachelor is pitching a story to a well-known online outlet about preferences and debates related to window shade positions on day flights, seeking both opinions and any supporting data. Instructions: For all pitches: please send via a SEPARATE email with a few sentences about your background/credentials: [email redacted]. Please do NOT respond to this newsletter, as your reply will get lost in the shuffle. Thanks as always! DEADLINE FOR PITCHES: Tuesday, Feb. 3 Subject Line: Window Shades Opinion

AI Engineers & EdTech Leaders for AI Math Guy Podcast Interviews

I am looking to interview: 1. AI Engineers. 2. PhD-Level AI Engineering, Machine Learning, & Computer Science Candidates. 3. Educational Leaders integrating AI in their district or classroom. If you know, anyone, please tag them or send this video to them please :) Also, trying out a new format of creating short forms for my guests for the ai math guy podcast! Let me know what you think! :)

Misophonia Case Study for Science-&-Health Feature

I'm looking to speak to someone who has misophonia for a feature. If that's you and you would like to share your experiences, do get in touch. Thank you! :) #journorequest #misophonia #science #health

Non-Embargoed Health or Neuroscience Studies for New Scientist

Background: Ashley Broadwater is hoping to start writing for New Scientist, and she reports that editors encourage freelancers to pitch non-embargoed journal studies that weren’t press-released and are about health, psychology, or neuroscience, usually from less familiar journals. Request: If you are aware of any non-embargoed journal studies (health, psychology, or neuroscience) that have not been press-released, especially from less familiar journals, please let Ashley know so she can pitch them. Instructions: Please reach out and let Ashley know which request(s) you/your expert are interested in, and she’ll let you know if she has a spot available. This is to ensure you/your expert doesn’t waste time writing up responses when she doesn’t have room to fit you in. EOD for her means 11:59 p.m., but the earlier the better! If you mention a study or say “research,” please link it. Don’t use AI to generate your answers, please. Make sure your name/your client’s name is spelled correctly & the link you share for them is correct. Related resources: [url=https://substack.com/redirect/b9ffb31a-0af6-46be-9a4a-65eae775dcbc]Intro[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/23936b45-419b-4bd4-ae93-53ca1ea5a7cb]resources for PR professionals[/url]

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Microbiologist Source for Mould Science Story

Looking for a microbiologist or other scientist to comment on a story I'm writing about mould. If you can help, please get in touch via DM or email me at [email redacted]! #journorequest #prrequest 🦠

Disaster Survivors or Researchers for EU Personal Narrative Interviews

I'm looking to interview, read, and share disaster narratives. If you have a story to tell, data to share, and want to talk, I'm taking trains and bikes across the EU and want to talk to you. #academicsky #disasters #openscience www.andrewrusso.me/dnp

Political Science Expert - Trump Truth Social Texts Comment Needed Today

Looking to speak to a political science expert for a quick comment on Trump's Truth Social posting of texts from world leaders. DM or email [email redacted] if you can chat today! #journorequest

Case Studies Needed - Gilbert’s Syndrome & Homocysteine in FQ Toxicity

Biologist’s perspective: Are Gilbert’s Syndrome (Bilirubin) and Homocysteine the missing links in FQ susceptibility? Hello everyone, This is my first time posting here. English is not my native language, so please bear with me as I try to share my research and my wife’s journey over the last year. The Backstory: I am a biologist, and my wife was "floxed" in February 2025 after taking Levofloxacin for only 4 days. She suffered a severe CNS reaction: brain fog, suicidal ideation, depression, neuropathy in both upper and lower limbs (numbness rather than pain), and cardiovascular issues involving QT interval prolongation. In our country, FQs do not carry black-box warnings, and doctors treated her symptoms as "generalized anxiety." They prescribed Benzodiazepines and NSAIDs, which, as many of you know, severely exacerbated her condition. It took us 12 days and thousands of dollars (converted) in medical bills to realize that the Levofloxacin was the culprit. The Research & Findings: Since then, I have spent the last months studying clinical papers and monitoring her blood work. I’ve identified two significant indicators that I believe made her particularly susceptible to FQ neurotoxicity: Gilbert’s Syndrome (Hyperbilirubinemia): My wife has chronically high levels of unconjugated bilirubin. While bilirubin acts as a potent antioxidant, research (which I’ve been deep-diving into) suggests that at certain levels, it can potentiate glutamate neurotoxicity via NMDA receptors. Since FQs already disrupt GABA receptors and increase glutamate excitotoxicity, the high bilirubin seems to act like "fuel on the fire," explaining why her neurological "flares" are so intense. High Homocysteine: Her levels were significantly elevated, indicating a deficiency in the B-complex methylation cycle (likely B6/P5P, B9, and B12). Low B6 is critical because it is a co-factor needed to convert glutamate (excitement) into GABA (calm). Without it, the CNS remains in a state of constant "electrical" overload. My Goal: A Documentary and Data Gathering I am planning to produce a documentary to inform the public and the medical community about this neglected issue. I believe that people with these pre-existing metabolic "bottlenecks" (like Gilbert’s or methylation issues) are at a much higher risk for catastrophic FQ reactions. I want to ask this community: Have any of you been diagnosed with Gilbert’s Syndrome or noticed high bilirubin levels in your blood work? Have you checked your Homocysteine levels? Do you have a history of "allergic" reactions to other antibiotics (like Penicillin), which might suggest a slow Phase II detoxification in the liver? If we gather enough anecdotal data, we might be able to highlight a pattern that science is currently ignoring. We need to move away from the "anxiety" label and focus on the biochemical reality of these injuries. I look forward to hearing your experiences and sharing more of my findings. Some papers i've read if you guys wanna check out Fluoroquinolone-induced serious, persistent, multisymptom adverse effects GOLOMB 2025 An evaluation of reports of ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and moxifloxacin-association neuropsychiatric toxicities, long-term disability, and aortic aneurysms/dissections disseminated by the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency BENNETT 2019 Bilirubin Chemistry and Metabolism; Harmful and Protective Aspects VITEK & OSTROW 2009 The physiology of bilirubin: health and disease equilibrium. VITEK et al. 2023 TL;DR: My wife’s FQ injury seems tied to Gilbert’s Syndrome and high Homocysteine. I believe high bilirubin sensitizes the brain to glutamate toxicity. Looking for others with similar markers to help with research for a documentary.

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