So happy about the perfect landing & safe return of the Artemis II astronauts. They showed us so much beauty and wonder this week when we needed it most. Congratulations to everyone involved in this historic mission!
5.6 million bees live in this cemetery:
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
Science writers and communicators of the DC area! The DC Science Writers Association is having an all-day event on May 9th at George Washington University that you won't want to miss. Register here: dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6642704
Check out this rare jaguar video—only the 5th jaguar seen in the southern Arizona in 15 years—in this great Nat Geo story by @dinograndoni.bsky.social!
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
Lions are being killed for their body parts in a disturbing recent trend. @rachelnuwer.bsky.social has the latest in this piece I edited for Nat Geo:
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
Some personal news, in song form:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ71...
It's been a joy to report and write this story about colorful lizards in the Balearic Islands. They come in dozens of colors and patterns, but their diversity is threatened by invasive snakes. My latest for National Geographic:
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
On Mother's Day, read about these birds and other animals that expect other species to take care of all their mothering duties! Great to edit @inkfish.bsky.social on this:
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
Despite their large numbers, these bees' nests remained hidden from scientists’ awareness—until someone stumbled upon them.
I got to learn and debut my skills as a videographer in this piece I edited about how a male octopus uses chemical sensing to the find a female mate using its "sex arm"! Fascinating research from the lab of @nbellono.bsky.social
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
Earthset from Artemis II. I am overcome.
DCSWA’s signature lineup of professional development sessions is just around the corner. This year’s Professional Development Day will begin early Saturday, May 9, 2026, at George Washington University's Student Center on the 3rd floor. Every spring, more than 100 science reporters, PIOs, editors, producers, and freelancers come together to improve their craft.
Scientists are in a race against time to document and safeguard the diversity of lizards that live on the island and its neighbors, before predators gobble them all up.
Registration is now open for Professional Development Day: 🔗 dcswa.wildapricot.org/event-6642704
This year’s conference will begin early Saturday, May 9, 2026, at George Washington University, and will end with a happy hour at the Admiral.
