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@sahasmehra

Science, Health, and Commerce Journalist. Bylines in @science.org @newscientist.com @sciam.bsky.social @mashable.com. Cancer survivor

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My first for @sciam.bsky.social, where I write about a vaccine in the works against the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea. Many thanks to @tanyalewis.bsky.social and @sarahexplains.bsky.social for editing and considering the story!

10.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please repost and share with your network @pressflow.bsky.social @pressplugs.bsky.social @dotstar.media @mediamatchmaker.bsky.social @journorequest.bsky.social

21.02.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For a news story, I want to interview an epidemiologist/ immunologist familiar with ETEC (Enterotoxigenic E. Coli) infections causing diarrhea, and vaccines that protect against bacterial infections, like E. Coli. Please reach out by Monday. I'll send the research study and some interview questions.

21.02.2026 12:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch tiny plankton β€˜surf’ ocean currents.

These microscopic creatures hitch a ride on turbulent waters to travel faster. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4sBbHin

01.01.2026 23:36 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My latest--A science shot for @science.org . That giant spider you spot in a tropical forest, was probably part of an audition for Penn & Teller.

13.11.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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New subtype of diabetes found in youths from sub-Saharan Africa

A study of type 1 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africans found that 65 per cent do not have antibodies or genetic risks associated with the disease, suggesting they have a new subtype of the disorder.

14.08.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi! am looking for a pediatric diabetologist or endocrinologist to comment on a recent paper about a novel type of diabetes. They can be from any region. I will share the study link immediately once contacted. Please reach out by 1 pm EST on August 6.

#journorequest
#diabetologist
#endocrinologist

05.08.2025 16:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This octopus grew a ninth armβ€”which soon developed a mind of its own.

Learn more: scim.ag/44dd10o

16.06.2025 18:56 πŸ‘ 97 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 8
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This octopus grew a ninth armβ€”which soon developed a mind of its own Study highlights just how flexible cephalopod’s bodies are after injury and during recovery

Wrote on the first nine-armed octopus to be studied in its natural habitat. Turns out its smaller arms can adapt as they grow stronger, and also function differently from each other. For @science.org #octopus #ninearmedoctopus

scim.ag/3FkTP7D

08.06.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm looking for academic publishing experts, especially those who are working as editors in life sciences journals, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in sci research. Please DM or email- sahasmehra@gmail.com. I'll send the study+2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Fri 1pm ET.

07.05.2025 17:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm looking for academic publishing experts, especially in the life sciences, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in sci research. Please DM or email- sahasmehra@gmail.com. I'll send the study+2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Wed 12pm ET. @academic-chatter.bsky.social

06.05.2025 13:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am looking for #academicpublishing experts, especially those in the life sciences, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at sahasmehra@gmail.com. I will send the study and 2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Wednesday. #journorequest

05.05.2025 17:51 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am looking for #academicpublishing experts, especially those in the life sciences, to comment on a news story about editorial biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at sahasmehra@gmail.com. I will send the study and 2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by Wednesday. #journorequest

05.05.2025 17:51 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Philip! I've sent you a DM.

04.05.2025 13:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Philip! I'm writing a news story on editorial biases in scientific publishing for @science.org. Can I please interview you for it? I will file it by Monday 12pm ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please share it with any sociologists/neuroexperts you may know? Thank you

04.05.2025 13:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I am looking for #sociologists #cognitivebehavioralexperts #neuroeconomists #neuroscientists to comment on a news story about editorial biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at sahasmehra@gmail.com. I will send the study and 2 questions ASAP. I need the comments by 2morrow #journorequest

04.05.2025 12:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am looking for sociologists/ cognitive behavioral experts/neuroeconomists to comment on a news story about reputational biases in scientific research. Please DM or email at sahasmehra@gmail.com. I will send the study and 2 questions immediately. I need the comments by Monday morning #journorequest

04.05.2025 06:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@pamherd.bsky.social Hi Pam! I hope you are well. I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for it? I will file it by Monday 11am ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please share this with any sociologists you know?

04.05.2025 05:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@ifatlevy.bsky.social Hi Ifat! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I need to file it by Monday 11am ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?

03.05.2025 17:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@mjcrockett.bsky.social Hi MJ! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I need to file it by Monday 11am EST; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?

03.05.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@hayleydorfman.bsky.social Hi Hayley! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I will file it by Monday 11am ET; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, cud you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?

03.05.2025 17:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@umakarma.bsky.social Hi Uma! I'm writing a news story on reputational biases in scientific publishing. Can I please interview you for this story? I need to file it by Monday 11am EST; I can DM the study and 2 questions now. If not, could you please repost this request on the neuroeconomist group?

03.05.2025 16:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, Jane! That will be great. Please ask them to drop me an email at sahasmehra@gmail.com (same as my name). I will send the five questions immediately -- I would need the quotes by Monday EOD. (I can push it to Tuesday afternoon at the most).

06.04.2025 09:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For @livescience.com, I want to interview an anesthesiologist and a neuroendocrinologist for a story about the effects of anesthesia on different sexes. Please get in touch by April 6 EOD. I'll share some questions then; I need the responses by April 7 EOD. #journorequest @journorequest.bsky.social

05.04.2025 12:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

For @livescience.com, I want to interview an anesthesiologist and a neuroendocrinologist for a story about the effects of anesthesia on different sexes. Please get in touch by April 6 EOD. I'll share some questions then; I need the responses by April 7 EOD. #journorequest @journorequest.bsky.social

05.04.2025 12:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Rebecca! I hope you are well. I've sent you an urgent DM. Thanks.

21.03.2025 12:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0