Science Journo Requests

[url=https://substack.com/app-link/post]Looking for experts in journalism, political science, and oil/gas/diesel markets and dynamics for a reporting guide[/url] For SciLine, a free service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, I’m writing a reporting guide for local reporters in advance of the midterm elections on research, evidence, and knowledge of high gas and diesel prices, which also means oil markets and the current state of geopolitics. This will include implications, potential story ideas, as well as relevant areas of scientific, economic, and social research. Some of the areas I’ll cover, although not limited to these, are how prices are coming up in politicians’ statements, trends in gas and diesel prices and their causes, projections in how prices might change near- and long-term, impacts of high gas and diesel prices on people and businesses, and research on historical effectiveness of short- and long-term policy measures to address them (whether household rebates, fuel efficiency standards, cutting local and state fuel taxes, etc.). I’ll be doing interviews, not emailed responses, but will need to see at least a few bullet points and background on the suggested source. [...] Looking for potential sources by Monday, June 29th. Interviews will start earlier.

Researchers at Peru Public Research Institutes - Day-to-Day Reality

I have a question I keep coming back to: what does it actually take for a public research institute to thrive in Peru? We talk a lot about publications, patents, and rankings. But before any of that, there's a quieter set of things that determine whether an institute can do good work at all — stable funding, the right people, governance that doesn't get in its own way, usable data, real links to industry. That's the layer I want to understand better, and the best people to teach me are the ones living it. I'm looking to talk with researchers, scientists, and academics who work in or alongside Peru's public research institutes (IPIs). If you've spent time inside SINACTI, worked with CONCYTEC or PROCIENCIA, or just know what the day-to-day reality of doing research here feels like — I'd genuinely love a conversation. Not a survey, not a formal evaluation. Just 30–40 minutes to hear what's working, what's quietly broken, and what you wish people designing policy actually understood. If this is you, or you know someone it describes, comment below or send me a message. Happy to share more about the work, and everything shared can be kept anonymous. Thanks for reading — and for the work you do. #ResearchPolicy #Peru #Innovation #ScienceForDevelopment #CONCYTEC

Energy & Data Center Experts - AI Infrastructure Market Impact

Some personal news! I'm thrilled to share that I'm reporting full-time on energy, AI infrastructure, finance, and more for Investors.com / Investor's Business Daily. I aspire to bring my ceaselessly curious, inner science-museum kid along for the ride. That means I'll dig into the $$$ and scientific components of these sectors, and illuminate and how one informs the other. I'll zoom out and in, writing a lot of early-morning, short-form stories on stocks, markets, and trends from the city I love most (Los Angeles 😤). I have a lot of knowledge to put to work here and a lot to learn. I expect to bounce around quite a bit. Speaking of learning, let's talk! *I'm on Signal*: hew.04. (email: [email redacted]). I don't plan to cover many embargoes, and I want to speak with experts in energy, data centers, semiconductors, EVs, retail trading, SEC filings, and behavioral finance. Let's go! https://lnkd.in/ge2Kz6je

investors.com

Medical Entomologists - Tick Life Cycle & Outdoor Prevention Podcast

Guest Search: Tick Experts Wanted! Frederick Tick Talk is looking for passionate experts to join us for an upcoming podcast focused on the life cycle of a tick and how understanding tick biology can help families stay safe in the great outdoors. "As a Certified Human Rights Counselor and host of Frederick Tick Talks, my mission is to make prevention education accessible to everyone." We are currently seeking guests with expertise in: • Medical Entomology • Acarology (the scientific study of ticks and mites) • Vector-Borne Disease Research • Vector Ecology • Extension Entomology • Public Health Entomology Our goal is to provide accurate, science-based education in a way that is easy for the public to understand. We welcome researchers, educators, university faculty, extension specialists, public health professionals, and others who are passionate about helping people better understand ticks, prevention, and vector-borne diseases. Podcast interviews are conducted virtually and typically last 20–30 minutes. If you—or someone you know is interested in being a guest, please comment below, send me a direct message, or email me. Together, we can help more families understand the importance of prevention, early awareness, and staying informed. Awareness saves lives. 💚 #FrederickTickTalk #TickAwareness #TickBorneDisease #MedicalEntomology #Acarology #VectorBorneDiseases #PublicHealth #ScienceCommunication #Prevention #CommunityEducation

Sports People in North America & Europe - Interview Series

Passionate about sports? I'd love to feature your story. I'm starting a new interview series exploring the people, ideas, and experiences shaping sports today. I'm looking to speak with people based inNorth America and Europewho are involved in sports in some way—whether you're an athlete, coach, researcher, nutritionist, sports-tech founder, builder, analyst, creator, or simply someone with valuable insights and experiences to share. Topics I'm especially interested in include: Tennis Fitness & strength training Nutrition Sports science Sports technology Coaching Performance and recovery Data and analytics The goal is simple: have thoughtful, respectful conversations that help others learn something new. To make participation easy, you can choose the format: ✅ Written Q&A (10–15 minutes) ✅ Audio interview ✅ Questions provided in advance ✅ Opportunity to share your work, project, startup, business, research, newsletter, app, or social channels ✅ Anonymous or pseudonymous participation if preferred You don't need a large audience, a famous name, or a company. If you're passionate about sports and have knowledge, experiences, ideas, or something you're building that others could learn from, I'd love to hear from you. The interviews will be published on Substack or podcast platforms. If you're interested, send me a DM with: A few words about yourself Your area of expertise, experience, or what you're building Anything you'd potentially like to discuss Looking forward to meeting interesting people from across the sports world. \#sports

Esperanto Experts - AI-Generated Constructed Languages - Science

Looking to speak with Esperanto experts for a Science magazine story Hi everyone, I'm a science journalist currently reporting a story for Science magazine (science.org) about an upcoming study that uses large language models to generate constructed languages. The researchers developed a system that builds languages step-by-step, creating phonology, grammar and vocabulary before testing whether the resulting language can be used consistently. The authors suggest that language invention may offer a way to explore AI creativity and reasoning. I'm interested in speaking with people who have deep knowledge of Esperanto, language planning, or constructed languages more broadly. In particular, I'd love to hear perspectives on questions such as: How does AI-generated language creation compare with human-designed languages like Esperanto? Is language creation primarily a creative process, an engineering process, or both? What would Esperanto speakers or scholars look for when judging whether an invented language is "good" or coherent? If you can recommend someone knowledgeable, please comment below or send me a DM.

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New Delhi CEEW, TERI & CSE Experts - Heat Island Effect Insight

For a story looking to speak with someone from Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute and Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi SE for insight on heat island effect. Kindly connect. #journorequest

Researchers & Academics in DCD & Dyspraxia - Motivations & Future Goals

📢 Calling Researchers & Academics in DCD\Dyspraxia, and Neurodivergence I am seeking contributions from researchers, academics, and thought leaders whose work focuses on Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)\dyspraxia, and/or neurodivergence. For an upcoming feature in Dyspraxis Magazine, I would love to hear your perspectives on the following questions: 🔹 Why did you choose to focus your research on DCD\dyspraxia, or neurodivergence? 🔹 What continues to drive and motivate your work in this field? 🔹 What are your top five goals, priorities, or aspirations for research, practice, policy, or awareness in the coming years? Whether your work is rooted in education, psychology, occupational therapy, neuroscience, healthcare, social inclusion, employment, lived experience research, or related disciplines, your insights would be greatly valued. Please share your responses in the comments or contact me directly if you would be interested in contributing. I am particularly interested in understanding the personal motivations, professional journeys, and future visions of those helping to advance knowledge and improve outcomes for individuals with DCD, dyspraxia, and other neurodivergent profiles. Thank you, and please feel free to share this post with colleagues and networks who may be interested. #DCD #Dyspraxia #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #Research #Academia #OccupationalTherapy #Education #Neuroscience #Inclusion #DisabilityResearch #journorequest

Primate Owners - Regret Owning Pet Monkeys & Lemurs

Did you own a pet monkey or primate and later regret it? Hi all, I'm a science writer working on a story about the realities of pet primate ownership, and I'm hoping to talk to people who owned a primate (lemur, monkey, etc.) and ultimately found it harder than expected, whether that meant rehoming the animal, surrendering it to a sanctuary, or just coming to regret the decision. If you'd be willing to speak candidly about the downsides of owning a primate, I'd love to hear from you. Happy to talk by phone, video call, or email- whatever's easiest. You're welcome to use your name in the piece or speak anonymously. Entirely your call and we can talk through what you're comfortable with before anything is published. If you're open to chatting, please reply here. Thanks!

Life Sciences First Authors - Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications

Calling all #LifeSciences researchers! 📢 Did your lab recently publish a peer-reviewed article? We want to feature your work! We are currently looking to interview first authors or publish news reports on recent findings. Reach out to us: [email redacted] 📩🧬 https://t.co/Xxyz7ij9hL

University Staff & Students - Pet Therapy Experiences & Research

This is a #journorequest – and the cute dog picture is not just a lure. This is Pickle, my super friendly fur bestie. If she spots you on the other side of the road, she’ll drag me across to come and say hello. That’s how friendly she is. Given how adorable she is, it felt criminal not to share her – which is why we were so happy when she got accepted as a care dog by Canine Concern CIO Since passing the assessment, we joined a few sessions with staff and students at the University of Sussex. It was such a lovely experience that it gave me an idea for a feature article. I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience with pet therapy or animal-assisted therapy programmes in universities. I am especially interested in case studies, tips on how to organise these programmes, feedback from participants, and the science behind pet therapy. Have you organised a pet therapy session for university staff or students? Have you taken part in one? Have you researched the psychological benefits of pet therapy for employees and students? If so, please DM me – I’d love to hear from you!

Authors of Mental Health Books - Shaping Therapy Practice

Books That Shape Our Work: Stories, Science, and Healing As therapists, we know the power of stories and science in shaping how we show up for our clients. This series brings you into conversations with authors whose books inspire, challenge, and deepen the way we practice mental health care. Join me, Liliana Baylon, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDR Consultant, as we explore the books that influence our field, blending research, healing, and lived experiences. Discover the books that inspire us and expand your own practice. Scan the QR code to watch and join the conversation! Have a book you think should be on my list? Is there an author you’d love to see me interview? I’d love to hear your suggestions! Send me an email [email redacted] with your ideas, I’m always looking to feature the voices and stories that shape our work in mental health. #TherapistsWhoRead #MentalHealthMatters #BooksThatShapeUs #StoriesAndScience #TherapistResources

Biochem & Microbio Students - Dept Rename School of Molecular Life Sci

Interview Callout - Biochemistry and Microbiology Name Change Hello! I’m one of the writers with The Martlet. I’m working on a story about the upcoming changes to the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, which is becoming the School of Molecular Life Sciences. I’m looking for current Biochemistry and Microbiology students (primarily undergraduate but would be happy to speak with graduate students as well!) who are open to being interviewed for the story. If you or anyone you know would like to share your thoughts in an interview, please reach out to me at [email redacted]. Thanks!

martlet.ca

Entry-Level Computer Scientists - Jobs Hindered By AI

Having Difficulty Finding Work In The Computer Science Field? Message me! Hi! My name is Isa Morales with NBC News and we'd like to speak to anyone having trouble finding entry level jobs in the computer science industry due to AI resulting in less positions. If you'd like to share your story, please message or email me [email redacted] We are not looking to publish any reddit usernames. Thank you!

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Ecstatic Dance Facilitator - Science of Dance & Embodied Practice

Looking for an expert on the science of dance, ecstatic dance, or other body movement creative modalities. For the podcast! Suggestions!? Tag them!

NYC Roach Keepers - Cockroach Pets, Transport & Personalities

Looking to interview someone with roaches in NYC Hi all! I have a science podcast that focuses on unconventional research to promote funding of basic science. My upcoming episode will be on cockroach "moods" (preprint linked here). I interviewed a scientist who conducts research on cockroaches and other insects for the purpose of advancing insect welfare, such as understanding how cockroaches can be influenced in negative or positive ways by their environments. For context outside of the academic/lab world, I would love to interview someone (and their roaches) who keeps them either as pets or as feeders, to learn more about the conditions you keep them in, your experiences keeping roaches, transport conditions of your roaches (if they give send them to others as feeders), or any other thoughts you have about roaches and their personalities. I would want to record our conversation over audio to be included in the episode, and at least a short video of the roaches (and you if you'd be up for it!). The scientist worked with Blaptica dubia so if you have that particular species that would be especially great, but not necessary! I've really enjoyed reading through this subreddit and seeing how much each of you care for your roaches. It is so sweet, and I'd love to share it with more people! If you live in NYC and would be up for this conversation, please comment here or DM me directly! I am happy to answer any questions!!

Marketers in Life Sciences - Synthetic Customers & Sales Collaboration

What do people in marketing think of salespeople? 😬🎤 This week, I caught up with marketer and recovering scientist Matt Wilkinson, PhD MBA from Strivenn to find out... Matt has some great insights into how salespeople should think about leads –especially the so-called 'weak' ones. How salespeople and marketing can collaborate more effectively. And a fantastic example of what great salesmanship is, inspired by best-selling author, marketing consultant and speaker Mark Schaefer. Most importantly, Matt shared some insights into so-called 'synthetic customers' and how forward-thinking marketers (especially those in life sciences) can use them to keep the voice of customers alive in everything from product development all the way through to sales calls... If you're curious how synthetic customers can help your company's marketing... ...drop Matt Wilkinson, PhD MBA a connection. Good selling! 💪💯 Dionne Mallens Oli B. Ruby Ebora P.S. If you’ve got an interesting take, insight or example of what makes a great salesperson and you're open to a quick interview, drop me a line.

UK Advanced Nuclear Innovators - Radical Reactor Designs

Journo request! Who is doing cool/unusual/contrarian things with nuclear reactor designs please? Granted it sounds a tad ✨niche✨ but I'm writing a feature on the future of nuclear in the UK. I have a lot of analysis, sector experts and academics but few tech firms proving/prototyping interesting designs in the reactor space. SMR approaches are good but ideally I want something out-there; brand new science or similar. If that's you, or you know someone then tag them or DM me please 🙏 Deadline: 9 June. tysm #nuclear #hinkleyc #journorequest #journalistrequest

Endurance Runners With Hyponatremia - Symptoms & Recovery

Hyponatremia Hi everyone — I’m a recent exercise physiology graduate and science writer working on a student newspaper story about exercise-associated hyponatremia (overhydration/low sodium during endurance exercise). I’m looking to interview a runner who personally experienced EAH and recovered, whether during a marathon, ultramarathon, long training run, or another endurance event. I’m especially interested in hearing about: What symptoms felt like, whether you realized what was happening at the time, how medical staff treated it, and how the experience changed your approach to hydration afterward. This is not for medical advice or research data collection — just a reported journalism piece focused on awareness and runner experiences. I’d be happy to speak anonymously if preferred.

Women Engineering Graduates - Early Department Pioneers

If you graduated at a time when you were one of only a handful of women in the entire engineering department, we want to hear from you. Your story is a testament to resilience, expertise, and the drive to build something that lasts. Help us preserve that history so the next generation understands the foundation they are building upon. https://buff.ly/bTUbWXk #Pioneers #WomenInSTEM #EngineeringHistory #STEMEducation #WomenInScience

San Francisco Foresight & AI Philosophy Experts - Future Philosophy

Excited to go to Edge Esmeralda – a month-long gathering for futurists, philosophers, AI builders and scientists prototyping brighter futures! ✨ Edge Esmeralda curates experts from the frontiers of tech, science, culture, and policy toprototype what a better society could look like, and begin building it. It'll be a month packed with talks, workshops, skills sharing and insightful conversations and connections – very excited to see what comes out of it! I'll be curating interviews and conversations under the theme "Philosophy of the Future". I'm looking to feature experts in: - foresight and futures - philsophers in AI & technology If that sounds like you, and if you are based within the San Francisco area, send me a DM! Looking forward to an inspirational month, organised by Edge City – I'll be reporting insights straight from the source! 👉 PS. Are you working on an idea for a brighter future, but struggling to get the word out? I translate, package and communicate complex ideas for a wider audience. Send me a DM if you need comms or thought leadership support!

Professionals in Niche Indian Careers - Honest Career Insights

Built a free career guidance platform for Indian students because paid consultants are genuinely a scam this might be a slightly rant-y post but also an actual thing we made so bear with me the career guidance industry in india is set up in a way that's almost designed to give bad advice. paid counsellors get commission from colleges so they push you toward whoever pays them more. school teachers have two options in their head. youtube channels start strong and die in 6 months. and the actual useful question, which is whether a specific career is right for a specific person, nobody is answering it honestly. i know this from personal experience and from talking to a lot of people in the 17 to 20 age range who made big decisions with basically no real information. so me and a few friends built whatnow. free, no courses, no paid tiers, no affiliate relationships with colleges. just honest guides on careers that students actually want to know about but can't find good information on. merchant navy, urban planning, game design, forensic science, allied health careers, nda, uceed, nift, clat. the ones where the information gap is the biggest. every career we cover, we lead with is this right for you before we talk about how to get there. that's the part that's missing everywhere else. we're a small team, proper website is being built, all visuals are made by hand by an actual designer (not ai generated), and we're about to go live with the first content. if you know anyone between class 9 and 12 who is trying to figure out what to do with their life, this is what we're building for them. and if you work in a career that most people in india don't understand well and you'd be open to an honest conversation about what it's actually like, we'd love to hear from you. that's the content we need most right now. Please reach out in comments if you have anything to contribute!

Bangor Alumni - Natural Sciences Careers Podcast Guests

As part of SLEWG (Student-Led Employability Working Group) at Bangor University, I’ve been involved in helping to develop a new #podcast aimed at students in the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences (SENS). The goal of the podcast is to provide practical careers advice for students within SENS, as well as highlight the diverse journeys and careers paths of individuals currently working in, or who have previously worked in, the field. We also want to speak to people who once started exactly where we are now at Bangor, to show what is possible beyond university and the different directions a degree can lead. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of conducting the very first interview for the podcast with Mark Rigby, a Bangor Alumini who started his journey studying agriculture! This was my first time interviewing someone so it was definitely a learning curve for me. I’m really grateful to Mark for being so patient and becoming our “Guinea Pig” for the first episode. Despite that, it was a genuinely rewarding experience. I learned a lot in a short space of time, not just about interviewing, but about confidence, and adapting on the spot. We had set questions prepared, but I also found myself coming up with follow-up questions during the interview, which was a really valuable part of the experience. As well, hearing about Mark’s journey from studying agriculture at Bangor to becoming a CEO was truly inspiring and it reinforced the value of creating spaces where students can hear real, honest career stories. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the podcast develops over the next few months and being a part of something that I hope will genuinely be useful for current and future students. If you’re a Bangor Alumni, or working in any aspect of the natural sciences field, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me or [email redacted], we’d love to hear from you! Bangor University Undeb Bangor, Bangor Students' Union Careers Studio Bangor University | Stiwdio Gyrfaoedd Prifysgol Bangor Leon G. Jamieson Iris Ha Rebecca Jones

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Life Sciences Professionals - Cross-Functional Cooperation

Technology keeps improving. Cooperation often doesn’t. In many organizations, we’ve made work more digital, more automated, more connected. And yet, cross-functional cooperation is often weaker than it used to be. Teams are busier. Specialization is deeper. The interfaces between functions are where things break. That is what Finance at the Table is really about. It is a collaborative article series on how teams in life sciences can work better together — not through more hierarchy, but through better listening, better context-sharing, and better decisions across functions. I see this as a very TEAL question: How do we create organizations where people are trusted to contribute, not just to execute? The guests I want to speak with are not limited to finance. I’m looking for collaborators in: → HR / People → Business Development → CMC → QA / Regulatory → Supply Chain → Operations / Manufacturing → Commercial leadership If you work in life sciences and have a perspective on how teams can cooperate better in practice, I’d love to explore a conversation. Great science should not be orphaned from great finance — but beyond that, great work depends on great cooperation. DM me to start the discussion. #LifeSciences #Collaboration #FinanceAtTheTable #Leadership #DigitalTransformation

Hydrogeologist - Water Table Fact Check - High Desert Urban Impact

Are you a geology pro? I'm looking for an expert in *water tables* for a time-sensitive fact check! Bonus points if you know about high desert regions, and how urban infrastructure impacts groundwater... 🪨 🌊 🌲 🏜️ #subjectmatterexpert #sciencecomedy #checkyourfacts

Parents & Health Experts - Wellness, Parenting & Lifestyle

Hello! I’m back from maternity leave, and I’m returning to Business Insider with a new title: Executive Editor of Life (ie lifestyle). I'll continue to oversee all health coverage and report on that beat myself, which has been my focus for over a decade. But my remit is expanding: I'll now be managing coverage across lifestyle, including parenting and personal essays, with a focus on translating our day-to-day journalism into video and big-picture analysis. I've spent more than 10 years covering health, science, wellness, and culture. Perhaps unsurprisingly, having a baby has only deepened my interest in working on these stories at BI. The stories we tell about how people live are often the clearest expression of where business, technology, money, and culture are headed next. I’m excited to be back. There's a lot to cover! And if you work in any of these areas — or have ideas, trends, or stories you think are worth paying attention to — I'd love to hear from you. Heads up: between a new role and a new baby, I may be slower to respond than usual.

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Former Lab Members & Collaborators of Malcolm Rowland - Memoirs

Professor Malcolm Rowland needs your help!! And as someone who had a major impact on my life, I am helping with his rallying cry! Malcolm, assisted by his wonderful wife Dawn, is writing his memoirs and would like to hear from any of you who were in his lab(s), collaborates with him or otherwise had deep scientific engagement with him. From Dawn: Please could I ask you to write something for his memoirs. How Malcolm came into your life, where you are now, how you have worked together in your research and please elaborate as much as possible upon your personal interaction and science. It will all be so extremely welcome. Please contact me and I will pass on Dawn’s email. Thank you so much.

Cannabis Scientists, Clinicians & Lawyers - THCA vs THC Explainer

I'm seeking expert quotes (science, medical, legal) for a same-day explainer on THCA vs. THC for a VICE.com piece. Hit me up ASAP!

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GxP Quality Teams - LLM Deviation Triage Error Taxonomy Feedback

When an LLM deployed for deviation triage produces an incorrect root cause, the quality team faces a question the existing QMS has no answer for: what kind of error was it? "The AI was wrong" is the equivalent of classifying every deviation as "equipment malfunction." It tells you nothing actionable and prevents meaningful trending. Probabilistic AI systems can fail in fundamentally different ways — fabrication, misinterpretation, contextual misapplication, confidence miscalibration, boundary violation, population bias — and each has different root causes, different risk profiles, and different corrective actions. This paper introduces a two-dimensional error taxonomy: Error Type × Origin. Six classes of failure mapped against six origination points (training data, retrieval/RAG, model inference, human-AI interface, agent orchestration, supplier). The structure is FMEA-shaped and anchored in GxP context: ICH Q9(R1), GAMP 5 Second Edition, the GAMP AI Guide, and the FDA's draft credibility assessment framework. The taxonomy is meant to give quality teams something to hold onto when the failure they're investigating doesn't have a stable identity; which, in probabilistic systems, is most of the time. If you've encountered a failure that doesn't fit this structure, or if you think the structure itself needs reconsidering, I want to hear about it. Refinements will be published with attribution. #AIValidation #GxP #AIGovernance #GAMP5 #RiskManagement #ICHQ9 #LifeSciences #QualityByDesign

UK Restaurant Operators - Farmed Salmon Sustainability & Menus

The British love affair with fish and chips is a culinary cliché but farmed salmon now outsells cod almost three to one, but can it ever be sustainable at scale? 🐟 Salmon now accounts for 31% of all UK seafood sales by value. Over 92% of it is farmed. It's a remarkable success story for the industry — and one that is attracting increasing scrutiny, not least from the foodservice operators who have built menus around it. I've spent weeks investigating the issue for a new Footprint in Focus article. Here are some of the challenges being addressed: 🐟 Norwegian salmon farms release nutrient waste equivalent to the raw sewage of over 17 million people, according to research published by the Sunstone Institute in May 2026 — contributing to oxygen level decline in the country’s fjords and the destruction of kelp forest ecosystems along its coast. 🐟 A 2024 study in Science Advances suggests conventional fish-in-fish-out calculations may understate wild fish consumption — with corrected ratios for salmon potentially as high as 5.57. 🐟 The ASC — the industry's leading certification body — covers 41% of global farmed salmon production, according to its own 2024 data; independent reviews have raised questions about consistency of enforcement. 🐟 A FAIRR report backed by investors managing $12.7 trillion identifies the industry's dependence on wild-caught fish for feed as a material financial risk, noting no major producer has set targets to reduce it in absolute terms. 🐟 The GSFR | Global Salmon Farming Resistance campaigners who visited Norwegian farms first-hand raise questions about the gap between the industry's technology narrative and conditions on the ground. The industry is investing heavily in responses — from Mowi's AI-driven "4.0" farming strategy to improvements in feed conversion ratios. Whether that investment is moving fast enough is a question operators are increasingly being asked to consider. For those looking at alternatives, chalk stream trout, UK-caught sardines, sprats and flatfish are among the options gaining traction — and operators who have made the switch say the transition has been more straightforward than expected. The full piece is here: https://lnkd.in/eYP9Q2Sr We'll also be continuing the conversation about farmed salmon during a session at #FootprintFestival in September. I'd love to hear from operators navigating this — what's driving decisions on your menus? #farmedsalmon #sustainableseafood #sustainablehospitality Anthony Pender CBII Agustina Copello Catalina Cendoya Hannah Kapff WildFish Chantelle Nicholson

ChatGPT Users Who Asked Health Questions - Why You Started

Journalist asking: if you use ChatGPT for medical advice, what prompted you to start? I'm a science reporter at Mother Jones and I'm looking into a story about people's experiences turning to AI for health questions. There's data out there about the broad strokes, but that doesn't capture the range of experiences, so if you've asked a question about health (yours, your child's, or even generally) to ChatGPT, what prompted you to do so? I'm happy to hear your answers here, but would also love to speak directly. You can reach me at [email redacted] or message me on signal at arogers.40 I also know this can be a really personal question, so I'm happy to keep you anonymous in the story if you prefer!

motherjones.com

Japanese Tea Researchers & Matcha Producers - Green Color Science

Seeking experts/sources for a feature on Matcha’s vivid green colour. I’m currently reporting a feature on the science and cultivation practices behind Matcha’s distinctive green colour — including shading, chlorophyll retention, steaming, processing and quality grading. Looking to connect with: Japanese tea researchers Matcha producers/exporters Tea chemists English-speaking tea educators Specialists familiar with tencha cultivation and Matcha processing Please DM or comment if you’d be open to a short interaction or can suggest relevant contacts. #Matcha #TeaResearch #JapaneseTea #TeaIndustry #Tea

Australian AEA Applicants Mid-Application - Funding Cut Reaction

I know it's a week on, but it took me a while to edit out all the colourful expletives. The 2026-27 federal budget axed $1.5 billion in R&D funding — including the Australian Economic Accelerator, mid-application cycle, with no warning and no plan for what comes next. It also had some genuine wins for science. And that's actually what makes it so maddening. Because you cannot announce a council to implement a reform blueprint and simultaneously gut one of the programmes it was built to support. You cannot say you want a Future Made in Australia while cutting the research commercialisation programme designed to make that future. You cannot tell researchers their work matters and then pull the rug mid-application. I wrote the full breakdown — wins, losses, and what I think the sector needs to do next — over on Substack. Link in the comments. If you were mid-application when the AEA was cut, or you're watching this from outside the sector trying to make sense of it: I'd genuinely love to hear from you. #AustralianResearch #SciencePolicy #ResearchFunding #AEA #AmbitiousAustralia

Neuroscience & Psychology Students - Career Paths & Advice

Over the past year, I’ve been quietly building something that means a lot to me. I created a newsletter called Dopamine Diaries, a space where I interview students in neuroscience and psychology to share their academic and career journeys, how their degree helps them in their academic or non-academic career, give advice to students interested in this field and much more! There were many butterfly effect moments that led me to create this, including Sachi C. newsletter Invite Health and creating videos for The ChiLD Lab Real Talk Tuesday Series. But what really motivated was my 18 year old self. She often found herself asking questions like "What can I actually do with a science degree that's not medschool? What does research really look like? How do people figure out their path and get these opportunities?" She would have benefited from a newsletter like Dopamine Diaries, where she can read other people journeys, gain practical insights and advice from people who’ve been through it, and potentially reach out to them for coffee chats (their contact information is provided near the end of the interview!) If you're a student trying to figure things out (or someone who enjoys learning about different paths in the brain science), then I highly suggest subscribing to my newsletter on Substack for free and share it with anyone who might find it beneficial! Thank you to the current Dopamine Diaries interviewees who trusted me with their stories and for making this initiative come true: Madeleine Matthews, Lauren Omoto, Angelina E. Saba, Davina Premraj, Sachi C. and Isabella Robson If you're interested in being interviewed for Dopamine Diaries or have any feedback, feel free to reach out to me LinkedIn :)

Women in Ireland - Health Experiences & Clinician Input

I'm writing features about health, and would like to connect with women in Ireland. You are the expert on your own lived experience. Input from clinicians, researchers, and specialists also welcome. Please read more: kathrynmcrowley.com/2026/05/15/d... #journorequest #health #science #Ireland #women

Community Leaders Worldwide - Uplifting Positive News Stories

I'm searching for positive news stories from across the globe for an interesting project I am working on. We’re surrounded by headlines that often focus on the negative, but incredible things are happening every day and I am looking for people to share uplifting, inspiring and meaningful stories from any corner of the world. This could be: 🩺 Health & wellness breakthroughs 🌱 Nature and environmental wins ❤️ Humanity and community impact 🏛️ Positive political progress or policy change 🍜 Food, culture & local initiatives 🎓 Education achievements 🚀 Innovation, science & technology advances 🌍 Everyday stories making a real difference Big or small, I’d love to hear them. Please send your press releases or pitches to: [email redacted] #PRRequest #Journorequest #Content

Parents of Children With High or Low Screen Time - Brain Science

I'm writing a piece for The Times on the science of screen time in children, and I'd love to hear from you. The piece looks at what's really happening in the brain when children are on screens, and why switching them off can feel so hard. Rather than another 'screens are bad' story, I want to take a genuinely nuanced look at the evidence: the real benefits of screen time alongside the challenges, and what the science can tell us about managing it better at home. I'm particularly looking for two kinds of family: one where the children have very little or no screen time, and one where screen use is high — whether that's broadly working, or a source of real conflict at home. If you're willing to have a conversation and potentially be quoted, please drop me a message or comment below.

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Australian Socially Conscious Finfluencers - Finance Investigation

I'm looking to speak to some ethical Finfluencers in Australia with a social conscience who might be able to help me with an investigative project I am working on for CHOICE. Any leads on who I should reach out to?

choice.com.au

Agricultural Carbon Evaluators in South Asia - Rice AWD Credits

Amazon paid $44 per tonne for rice field water management in India. Pakistan has already issued its first AWD rice carbon credits. Vietnam is scaling. India is collecting. Bangladesh has 11.5 million hectares of rice fields, validated science since 2004, and zero credits on any global voluntary registry. Saudi Arabia sat on desert for centuries before the world told them what lay underneath. Bangladesh is not a carbon-poor country. Full article below. I would like to hear from anyone evaluating agricultural carbon in South Asia.

Tell us: what are your top three novels of all time? Find out how we compiled our list of the 100 best novels published in English – and nominate your favourites This week, we reveal our list of the 100 greatest novels published in English, as voted for by authors and critics around the world. We polled 172 authors, critics and academics for their top 10 novels of all time, published in English, and asked them to rank their choices in order of preference. We scored the titles according to how often they were voted for, and then added a weighting based on individual rankings to produce the overall list of 100 greatest books. What would be at the top of your list? Which authors do you think should be there? What are your favourite novels of all time? This kind of list always gets people talking – who’s in, who’s been left out, why isn’t there more science fiction, or romance? We see this as the beginning of a conversation. We want to hear from you … You can nominate your top three authors and novels.

Zurich Founders, Clinicians & Investors - Beauty & Longevity Dinner

On May 20, we organise a small, invite‑only Beauty & Longevity dinner bringing together founders, clinicians, investors, and innovators to talk about the evolving longevity landscape in Zurich, the clinics, businesses, and people quietly shaping the future of beauty, health, and human performance. This conversation will also feed into an upcoming online report we’re preparing ahead of the INNOCOS Longevity Summit in Zurich this September, mapping the key players, concepts, and opportunities emerging in this ecosystem. If you’re actively building or investing in longevity, regenerative aesthetics, or science‑backed wellness in the Zurich area and would like to be considered for future dinners or for inclusion in the report, feel free to reach out to me directly. #beauty #longevity #zurich

Forensic Numismatists - 2026 Mayflower Mechanical Die Failures

2026 Mayflower: It’s a Mechanical Crime Scene, Not Wear. Look, we need to talk about what’s really happening on those presses, and it’s time we get the story straight for the hobby. I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about "natural die wear," but if you look at these 2026 Mayflower quarters forensically, you'll see a mechanical crime scene that "natural wear" just can't explain. To understand why I’m looking at this differently, we have to look at the actual definitions of an error. Merriam-Webster defines an error as an act that departs from what should be done due to a deficiency or accident, or a deficiency in structure. PCGS defines a mint error as a mistake, accident, or malfunction during the minting process. Now, here is the mechanical reality: The feeder fingers failed to feed the planchet. Because there was no coin there to take the hit, the dies struck each other directly. We aren't just talking about a simple clash; that massive collision caused the dies to shatter internally. That internal shattering is exactly what we are seeing in the Phantom of Larose markers. Because the internal structure of the die is compromised, you see the shoulder of the male pilgrim literally being pressed into the rigging of the ship on the opposite side by the sheer mass and pressure of the strike. It’s the same reason we have the "mosquito bite" on the lady pilgrim’s arm and that "splinter" on the pinky finger. These aren't flow lines from a die getting old; they are fractures and structural failures from a catastrophic mechanical malfunction. By every definition we use, that is a documented error. Now that you’ve heard the evidence I’ve put forward here today, do you still think we’re just looking at a die getting old, or do you see the mechanical truth? I’m not just here to talk at you; I want to hear your opinion. Leave a comment and let’s get into the science of it. If you have a Phantom of Larose, any of the markers, and or a Spirit of '76, I want to see it. Send me your high resolution photos by posting them on my Facebook page or on my YouTube channel. I’ll personally map it out and show you exactly where your coin sits in the progression of this "Death of a Die." We’re building the Hunterman Forensic Registry (HFR) to document this in real-time, and I’ll add yours to the project completely free of charge. Come find the research here: Facebook: Join the "Death of a Die" group (Search: Phantom of Larose) YouTube: Watch the forensic audits at @LouisianaAudits Whatnot: Catch the live action at twisted\_penny #PhantomOfLarose #DeathOfADie #HuntermanForensicRegistry #2026MayflowerErrors #BlueRidgeSilverhound #JBCoinsInc #CouchCollectibles #SilverSeeker #RobFindsTreasure #CoinHelpU #QuinnsCoins #TheCoinGuy #PeteApple #CoinErrors #DonaldTrump #NonBelievers #SemiQuincentennial #SpiritOf76 #ForensicNumismatics #PCGS #NGC #ANACS #LittletonCoinCompany

Centenarians & Adults 80+ - Longevity Stories & Life Wisdom

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲. A century of life — and still driven by purpose, curiosity, contribution, and passion for the world. It made me reflect deeply on one question: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮? As a Vitality & Longevity Mentor and Age Friendly Ambassador, I don’t believe the answer lives only in science labs, supplements, or biohacking trends. I believe the greatest wisdom comes directly from the people who have actually lived long, meaningful, resilient lives. The individuals in their 80s, 90s, and 100s who continue to live with: ✨ Purpose ✨ Mental strength ✨ Physical vitality ✨ Connection ✨ Joy for life That is why, with the support of Age Friendly Communities I am launching a very special project ahead of the International Day of Older People. 𝙈𝙮 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨, 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙤𝙢, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢. I would love to speak with centenarians and older individuals who would be open to: 📸 Sharing a photo 🎙 Sharing their story and life wisdom 💬 Having a short conversation with me These stories may later be displayed in creative formats to celebrate and honour longevity, humanity, and intergenerational wisdom. If you know someone aged 80, 90, or 100+ who inspires others through the way they live, I would truly appreciate an introduction. Sometimes the people who hold the greatest wisdom are the ones we ask the least. Please comment below, send me a message, or share this post so we can preserve these incredible stories for future generations. #Longevity #HealthyAging #Vitality #Centenarians #PurposefulLiving #IntergenerationalWisdom #AgeFriendlyCommunities #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons #HealthyLongevity #LifeLessons

3: The psychology of change — and how to actually cope when everything is uncertain Change is hard. Even when it’s wanted, chosen, and exciting, it can feel destabilizing in ways that are difficult to explain to the people around you. As someone in the middle of one of the biggest transitions of my life, I’ve been thinking a lot about why uncertainty is so uncomfortable—and what actually helps. This piece will draw on expert insight from psychologists and therapists to explore the science of change, the grief that can come with big life shifts, and the practical tools that help us move through the unknown without completely unraveling. No product pitches for this one but I’d love to hear from therapists, psychologists, or coaches who specialize in life transitions. Please reach out with your credentials and a brief note on your expertise and I will send questions if it is a fit. [...] Email: [email redacted]

Health Professionals in Africa - Newborn Malaria Treatment Coverage

Fresh Off the Press: May 11, 2026 – Leading the Conversation on Health in Africa! We are excited to unveil the Monday, May 11, 2026, edition of Health News, your premier source for daily health insights. From digital transformation in hospitals to breakthrough malaria treatments, we are documenting the pulse of healthcare across the continent. 🌟 Inside This Issue: Digital Excellence: Smart Applications International Cameroon rewards the "unsung heroes"—the cashiers and receptionists—driving the success of biometric health platforms. HIV Response: Partners review progress in Yaoundé to strengthen community interventions and data management. Medical Breakthroughs: A major win for the most vulnerable! The WHO prequalifies a new malaria treatment specifically adapted for newborns weighing 2 to 5kg. 🤝 Call for Collaboration: Join Our Network! At Health News, our guiding principle is: "The right information for better health." To continue delivering high-impact reporting, we are looking to expand our circle of experts. Are you a Science Journalist or a Healthcare Professional? We invite you to collaborate with us! Whether it’s sharing clinical research, providing expert commentary on public health trends, or reporting on the front lines of medical innovation, your voice belongs here. Why partner with us? Reach: Connect with a dedicated audience of healthcare stakeholders and policy-makers. Impact: Contribute to high-quality, evidence-based journalism that saves lives. Visibility: Showcase your expertise on a platform led by experts like Joseph MBENG BOUM. 🌐 Get Involved Read today's full stories and reach out to our editorial team online: 👉 www.africahealthnews.info Let’s work together to provide the right information for better health! 🌍💉 July Nguemen Association des Journalistes Scientifiques de Guinée WFSJ The World Federation of Science Journalists Science Journalism Forum TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences European Journal of Soil Science Global Journal of Environmental Science & Sustainability (GJESS) Journalist Anamika Pal Healthcare Strategy Forum #HealthNews #PublicHealth #ScienceJournalism #DigitalHealth #AfricaHealth #HealthInnovation #MedicalExperts #Cameroon #GlobalHealth Dr. Malachie MANAOUDA Clavers Pascal Ndanga Arnauld T. Djiatsa Ariane Makamte Augustin fleury Nkot Subhra Priyadarshini Ben Deighton Agata Ogonowska Nestlé Smart Applications International Ltd Uganda Dr FOKAM Joseph, PhD Infect-Dis, PGD Public-Health World Health Organization Africa CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention AFRICA UNION DEVELOPMENT @hiv

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AMNH Curators & Preparators - Glass Monarch Butterfly Diorama

Does anyone know someone at the AMNH? This is a really random, REALLY specific request. When I was an undergrad, I had the opportunity to tour behind-the-scenes at the American Museum of Natural History, and later did data collection for my research there as well. On one visit, I remember being shown a diorama of monarch butterflies feeding on milkweed, all made of glass. The diorama had been pulled from the public area of the museum because it was so fragile that the visitors walking by would send vibrations through the case, and it was at risk of breaking. I was wondering if I could talk to anyone about this era of making elaborate dioramas out of glass, and ideally if anyone happened to have more information about that specific diorama or the maker. I would love to find a photo of this diorama, but I know that that’s a long shot anyway. I’m doing my best with online archive research on all this and so far have come up empty. Context: I am a science journalist, but I have an extensive background working in museums (and I am trying to get back into museum work, but that’s a whole other story). I’m really interested in the history of how museums have created the facsimiles of the natural world in order to showcase them in dioramas, and I would love to discuss this further for a piece that I’m working on. Thanks so much!

Therapists Who Read - Books That Shape Our Work

Books That Shape Our Work: Stories, Science, and Healing As therapists, we know the power of stories and science in shaping how we show up for our clients. This series brings you into conversations with authors whose books inspire, challenge, and deepen the way we practice mental health care. Join me, Liliana Baylon, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDR Consultant, as we explore the books that influence our field, blending research, healing, and lived experiences. Discover the books that inspire us and expand your own practice. Scan the QR code to watch and join the conversation! Have a book you think should be on my list? Is there an author you’d love to see me interview? I’d love to hear your suggestions! Send me an email [email redacted] with your ideas, I’m always looking to feature the voices and stories that shape our work in mental health. #TherapistsWhoRead #MentalHealthMatters #BooksThatShapeUs #StoriesAndScience #TherapistResources

EarthScienceUG Alumni - Professional Journey Spotlight

Are you an alumni of the @EarthScienceUG? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your professional journey so far as we spotlight you in the 3rd edition of the #DESNewsletter. Share your story and inspire our current students via || https://t.co/Wy17HQUqr2 #EarthScienceUG https://t.co/FKG0VB2Odp

Mammogram & Colonoscopy Experts - Preventive Care Podcast Guests

The Women's Health Playbook has been out in the world for six days now. And, while podcast numbers can be misleading, there are two metrics we are incredibly proud of: 🎉 We debuted at #77 on the Apple Health and Medicine podcast list (out of over 11,000 podcasts in the category). Top 100! 🎉 80% of individuals who listened to episode one, listened to all 6 episodes on the first day. I was told a "win" would be people listening to 80% of each episode. We had 80% of people listen to 100% of SIX episodes. It's crazy and amazing. But, it's also not surprising. Healthcare is complicated and this podcast offers real strategies to make it a little easier. Our next step is to get The Women's Health Playbook to as many people as possible. I would love your help. Below is the list of our current needs. If you can help or know someone who can, please let me know! THANK YOU in advance, and THANK YOU to all who have listened and shared The Women's Health Playbook already. _____ 🎉Listen and share. If you are a clinician, let us know if you are willing to share The Women's Health Playbook with your patients, we can provide you with materials to do that. 🎉Bring The Women's Health Playbook to your organization. We can curate presentations to help your team navigate healthcare. We can also cover a range of women's health specific topics. 🎉Sponsor. We are seeking sponsors for future episodes, seasons, or events that we plan to host on college campuses. We are also looking for sponsors to help us translate The Women's Health Playbook into other languages. 🎉Guest. Season two will focus on preventive care. We are still looking for experts who can speak about mammograms and colonoscopies. Guests must be dynamic and able to discuss science, evidence-based practices, screening recommendations, and offer real world tips and strategies.

Colorado Aerospace Researchers - Space Force vs NASA Science Cuts

I am looking to speak with someone in Colorado's aerospace industry or aerospace/planetary sciences research sector about whether Space Force funding would make up for the loss of NASA science funding if the White House proposed budget is adopted or if the House proposed cuts (17%) to NASA science go through . . . This is for a story that will appear in Colorado Newsline. It's a short turn around: tomorrow is when I'd need to have the conversation. Thanks!!

coloradonewsline.com