Mark Zervas, PhD

Thanks for posting this. The question I have is how to validate inputs reliably? The article briefly discusses this, but it would be ideal to show some validating case examples for lesser known events.

Terrific book about the topic!

Where Are the Protests Against RFK Jr's Sickening Policies? | Opinion Robert F. Kennedy, Jr has launched a crusade to dismantle long-established medical and scientific practices that ensure public health.

Appreciate this OpEd for highlighting the difficulty of getting people to understand the risks of RFK Jr.’s anti-science agenda.

Now, if we could get a crystal ball and show people what will be happening in 5-10 years as a result of his policies, I think we’d have a sizeable protest every week.

Incredible biological advancement and perseverance by Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna for leading the development of a truly innovative approach (CRISPR-Cas9) for genome editing. The potential to shape biology is still being realized.

Beautiful black and white painting!

Beautiful tree and landscape!

Hi Flora,
Another terrific podcast! Daisy Hernández was an excellent guest and your discussion was both informative and entertaining :)
Thank you,
Mark

Dark energy just got even weirder and why the Universe may end in a 'Big Crunch' — BBC News A mysterious force called Dark Energy might be changing, in a way that challenges our current understanding of the nature of time and space.

Hi Dr. Mack,
Curious ifvyouve seen thisxstoryvsnd if do your thoughts?
Mark
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I heard you on the Science Friday podcast with Flora Lichtman and it was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed your conversation and the infectious joy of your geological descriptions. A terrific example of very effective and fun science communication.

For context it might help to define philosophy. Does the potential move also suggest a shift in priorities for Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) programs?

Hi Sofia,
Thanks for sharing this story!
I read your Science article (www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1...), which was very interesting and wonderfully written. I love that the online version contained links to Science publications authored by both archaeologists and Kuikuro members.
Mark

Well written and interesting essay. I liked the focus on what is currently happening versus future events. Also, I appreciate you advocating for climate focused science and the intersection with direct human consequences.

Congratulations on placing in the race! That’s a nice achievement :)

Why not post it here to get the message out?

Unfortunately the story is behind a paywall…

Alexa,
Thanks for sharing your article - really interesting read :) I wonder if any communication exists to pair the two species or is it purely randomness? Also, do parent fish teach this behavior to their offspring?
Mark

Peaceful Protest in Providence RI

1a. Falling Off the Edge of the World
1b. Lonely is the Word

Hi Dr. Mack,
I’d argue that knowledge and understanding of the world & space has tremendous value and is intrinsic to who and what we are as a species. The benefit you’re providing is the gift of knowledge, which was evident in your book “The End of Everything”.
Mark

Terrific story! I look forward to reading preprint —> published article with all related data.

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“We know that genetic factors play the biggest role; hundreds of genes have been linked to autism, and inherited or spontaneous changes in these genes can alter brain development”

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“No new data or scientific studies were presented or shared. No new studies have been published in the literature. No new presentations on this topic were made at scientific or medical conference”

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“RFK and President Trump have shared their belief that vaccines cause autism, but this is also not supported by the science, which has shown no relationship between vaccines and autism.”

Autism Science Foundation Statement on White House Announcement on Autism

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“Any association between acetaminophen and autism is based on limited, conflicting, and inconsistent science and is premature,”

A Population-Based Study of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination and Autism | NEJM It has been suggested that vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) is a cause of autism. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of all children born in Denmark from January 1991 th...

Many studies have shown that there is no relationship between MMR vaccine and the development of autism. Here are two of the best.

This one followed every single child born in Denmark from 1991 through 1998 (n=537,303). There was no association.

Etc. Etc.

Fortunately there is regional resistance to disinformation. For example, RI has joined the Northeast Public Health Collaborative. This will help ensure vaccination information is available and can be obtained on schedule:
www.ri.gov/press/view/4...

Thanks for sharing this important information. Glad to see multiple organizations providing guidance so the general public has knowledge to guide healthcare decisions.

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Three ways ex-CDC chief says that Trump team is sidelining science Susan Monarez testifies at tense Senate hearing that scientific integrity is being quashed at US health agency.

Fired CDC director testifies at tense Senate hearing that scientific integrity is being quashed at US health agency.

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