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Isobel Whitcomb

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Award-winning journalist and fact-checker writing about ecology, adaptation, and health in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Read my work in Slate, Sierra, SciAm, Atmos and more. ๐Ÿ“Portland, OR

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Last year, on Memorial Day weekend, I got hit in the head by a soccer ball. It altered the course of the rest of my year. Naturally, I wrote about the experience, and everything I learned about the brain because of it.

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18.03.2024 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
In Chaotic Gaza Scene, Many Killed and Wounded as Israeli Forces Open Fire
The Palestinian news agency reported that Israeli tanks had fired at thousands waiting for aid. Israeli officials said Gazans were trampled and run over by aid trucks.

In Chaotic Gaza Scene, Many Killed and Wounded as Israeli Forces Open Fire The Palestinian news agency reported that Israeli tanks had fired at thousands waiting for aid. Israeli officials said Gazans were trampled and run over by aid trucks.

well if it isn't our old friend passive voice

29.02.2024 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1402    ๐Ÿ” 315    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

My first time being on the other side of an interview! I recently spoke with the talented Tyler Santora about how to get what you want out of an interview. To sum up my thoughts: Read the room. Meet your source where they are, whether that's with formal professionalism or casual banter.

26.02.2024 22:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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