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Aha! Science
Celebrating science by revealing amazing discoveries and images from our world and beyond and exploring life’s most intriguing, strange and unexpected questions.
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Celebrating science by revealing amazing discoveries and images from our world and beyond and exploring life’s most intriguing, strange and unexpected questions. *** Our highly curated and professionally edited stories cover everything from incredible new astronomy photos and skywatching opportunities to the most fascinating creatures, human oddities and strange natural features here on our home planet, explaining how things work down here, out there, and beyond. *** This is a NO-AI publication: Our stories are written by humans with real expertise and lived experience. *** The publication is led by Robert Roy Britt, a journalist with more than three decades experience reporting and editing and launching health and science publications. You’ll find our full Publication Introduction and Call for Writers here: https://medium.com/aha-science/aha-introducing-a-new-science-publication-on-medium-c30efd159519

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Robert Roy Britt
Editor of Aha! and Wise & Well on Medium + the Writer's Guide at writersguide.substack.com. Author of Make Sleep Your Superpower: amazon.com/dp/B0BJBYFQCB
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Nadine Shaalan
Writers
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Andrea Romeo RN, BN
I'm a nurse and freelance writer. I want to help people make sense of science with practical, compassionate health advice.
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The Conversation U.S.
An independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to unlocking the ideas and knowledge of academic experts for the public.
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Denny Pencheva, MD
Medical doctor, clinical nutrition resident, science-backed health advice enthusiast. I'll give you my best hacks to get 1% healthier every day!
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Dr. Julian Barkan
Family Med Physician/Learner/Reader. Writing to express my thoughts, sometimes teach, and mostly learn. Editor of Flipping the Script/Patient Perspectives
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Eric J. Kort MD
Midlife unraveling survivor. Mindfulness advocate. Learn more: https://www.realandpresent.com
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Giana Porpiglia, LMHC
As a therapist, I help people gain deeper understanding of themselves and heal from emotional pain. Some things that fuel my soul: Plants, Cats, Crafts & Food.
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Annie Foley
Retired Dermatologist/Internist, top writer in Health and Life, contributor to Wise & Well. Author of the poetry collection, What is Endured
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Brent R. Stockwell, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University. Top Medium writer in Science, Creativity, Health, and Ideas
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Warren Thurlow
Engineer | Writer | Investor | Writing about wildlife, adventure and science.
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Sam Westreich, PhD
PhD in genetics, bioinformatician, scientist at a Silicon Valley startup. Microbiome is the secret of biology that we’ve overlooked.
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Kathleen Murphy
Health writer and essayist offering insights into physical and emotional wellness and successful aging. Subscribe: https://kathleenamurphy.medium.com/subscribe
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Cole Frederick
Ph.D. Candidate in climate science. I write weekly about science and math, and nominate related stories for a boost
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Ricky Lanusse
Patagonian skipping stones professional. Antarctic sapiens 🇦🇶 on https://rickylanusse.substack.com/
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Richard Gordon
Irishman. Ecologist. Contributor for Aha!
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Dr. Monique Tello
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Rebecca Jean T.
Published author on NASA’s Radio Jove newsletter and contributing writer for Aha! on Medium. Researching science topics to deliver to you in bite-sized stories.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST promotes U.S. innovation by advancing measurement science, standards and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
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Carlyn Beccia
Author & illustrator. My latest books — 10 AT 10, MONSTROUS: THE LORE, GORE, & SCIENCE, and THEY LOST THEIR HEADS. Contact: CarlynBeccia.com
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Matt Traverso
Technical writer focused on clean energy, transistors and fitness data analysis. Ph.D. Biochemist from Northwestern University and Project Manager (PMP).
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Eliot Bush
Professor of computational biology and evolution at Harvey Mudd College. Current research focuses on microbial genome evolution.
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John Kruse MD, PhD
Psychiatrist, neuroscientist, father of twins, marathon runner, in Hawaii. 100+ ADHD & mental health videos https://www.youtube.com/@dr.johnkruse6708