Susie Neilson appears in the following:
Could Mussels Teach Us How To Clean Up Oil Spills?
Thursday, July 11, 2019
A review of "mussel-inspired chemistry" points to promising ways we can learn from mussels about how to clean up water.
Juul Doesn't Need To Advertise To Young People. Everyone Else Is Doing It For Them
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
A study shows the main drivers of Juul's social media presence are young people and third-party vendors, not the company itself. And vaping continues to look cool online among young people.
When Natural Disasters Strike, Operation BBQ Swoops In With Relief— And Ribs
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
For eight years, a roving band of competitive barbecuers has traveled to emergency zones across the U.S., serving thousands of hot and tangy meals to people in need. Now they've got a cookbook.
The Gap Between Rich And Poor Americans' Health Is Widening
Friday, June 28, 2019
Health inequities are getting worse, according to new research. Factors like income, race and gender are playing a larger role in health outcomes than they did 25 years ago.
How A Former Child Bride Got A Fatwa Against Child Marriage
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
It happened in Senegal last week, at a conference organized by young Africans to address the issues of child marriage and female genital mutilation. Here's the story behind the fatwa.
Tsampa: The Tibetan Cereal That Helped Spark An Uprising
Sunday, June 23, 2019
This roasted barley flour has been a Tibetan staple for centuries. When China annexed Tibet in the 1950s, tsampa became a rallying point for the resistance. But will it catch on in America?
More Bad Buzz For Bees: Record Number Of Honeybee Colonies Died Last Winter
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
An annual survey of beekeepers shows the rate of colony death last winter was the highest reported since the survey began 13 years ago.
When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients' Health May Suffer
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
A new study shows a link between how surgeons act around co-workers and their patients' outcomes. Turns out rudeness and other unprofessional behavior isn't just obnoxious — it may be dangerous.
What Medicine Can Learn From Doctors And Researchers With Disabilities
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Bonnielin Swenor has dedicated her life to helping vision-impaired patients. She also has low vision herself — and she is fighting to increase the presence of disabled people in science and medicine.
How Almonds Went From Deadly To Delicious
Thursday, June 13, 2019
In a new study, researchers pinpoint the genetic mutation that transformed almonds from toxic and bitter to tasty and sweet.
The Queen Honors Two Women Who Seek To End Female Genital Mutilation
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
They're Leyla Hussein and Nimco Ali — both named Officers of the Order of the British Empire at Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday Honours Ceremony.
We Drink Basically The Same Wine As Ancient Romans — And That's Not So Great
Monday, June 10, 2019
Many of today's most popular wine varieties are extremely genetically similar to wines that may have existed for thousands of years, a new study finds. In the face of climate change, that's risky.
PHOTOS: The Powerful Faces Of Women Who Faced Danger
Friday, June 07, 2019
In a new project, photographer Robin Hammond made portraits of women who've lived through fighting and violence. He found pain, sorrow, anger, hope — and even joy.
Teasing Kids About Their Weight May Make Them Gain More
Thursday, May 30, 2019
A long-term study finds that children who are bullied or shamed for their weight may gain more weight over time than peers who aren't teased.
Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
For teens who've experienced childhood trauma, playing team sports may help avoid depression and anxiety later in life. But the cost of teen sports puts them out of reach for many who could benefit.
How Disney Princesses Influence Girls Around The World
Friday, May 24, 2019
A researcher wanted to see how girls of different nationalities perceived the idea of a princess.
Amid Romaine Warning, Trump Administration Blocks Rule Mandating Farmers Test Water
Monday, November 26, 2018
The rule would have made farmers test their water for E. coli, but the Trump administration delayed the regulation by at least four more years.
