Physics reporter at @sciencenews. Find me on threads (@emcconover) and bluesky (@econover.bsky.social) She/her
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Amazing piece by my sister @emcconover on how quantum computers are going to transform cryptography. Read it.
Experts are spreading the word that it’s time to prepare for a milestone some are calling Y2Q.
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I loved editing this story by @emcconover and legit screamed with joy when she sent me the photo that goes with it.
People upwind can hear you hollering into a breeze, but it’s hard to hear yourself. sciencenews.org/article/scie…
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Really cool story by @ScienceNews @emcconover about a particular tile shape that can be used to completely cover an infinite plane without ever forming a pattern that repeats itself. Yeah, it kind of does my head in, too. Wish I'd written this. sciencenews.org/article/math…
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This trio of physicists developed experimental tools that have laid the groundwork for a new era of quantum technology. #NobelPrize
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Hi! I'm going to be away from Twitter and the physics beat for a bit, because... I had a baby! She's very cute, but as far as I can tell, not at all interested in subatomic particles, gravitational waves, etc. We are working on it.
Yes! Add to this the fact that cats are actually *terrible* at killing rats, which is one way people try to justify keeping cats outside @adamconover
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Attention science writers and communicators! @DCSWA is having our Professional Development Day on July 23, both in-person and online! We are excited to have panels on making podcasts and video, dealing with harassment, and more!
Deets + registration here:
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What we've learned in the 10 years since the Higgs boson discovery and what is still to come from the @CMSExperiment @ATLASexperiment at the @CERN LHC by @emcconover
The Higgs boson was discovered a decade ago. Physicists are still excited about what it can tell us.
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Post-Roe litigation will swirl around medication abortion, and whether states can ban an FDA-approved drug.
If they can't, abortion pills could be protected nationwide. If they can, states might start restricting other drugs too.
My latest @gridnews
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Really informative breakdown of how scientific misunderstandings are used to support abortion restrictions. From @ScienceNews sciencenews.org/article/abor…
These frogs are so smol and so clumsy and I am also small and bad at jumping. I feel seen. Thank you @megdrosen. sciencenews.org/article/pump…
Wow, this piece. A really important read for everyone, but especially physicists.
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I watched the first episode last night and it's SO GOOD. Watch it! (Please excuse my departure from physics nerd tweets to proud and amazed sister tweets.)
Today is the day: All six episodes of The G Word are out NOW on Netflix, worldwide!
So many people put so much love and care into this show; I truly hope you enjoy. Click here to watch: netflix.com/title/81037116
If you're still hungry for more info about the new image of the Milky Way's black hole, check out this live-streamed Q&A from physicist @SamGralla, 8pm PT tonight! Sam is a black hole expert and I know him from ye olde grad school days at UChicago. youtu.be/BI3DYWjl9bo
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BREAKING: We finally have an image of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. sciencenews.org/article/blac…
So excited to watch this! #proudsister
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30 years ago, we hadn't discovered any exoplanets.
Now we've found over 5,000.
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Hello. We're on TikTok now! Follow us and fill your feed with science and also fun. tiktok.com/@sciencenewsoffic…
Very proud of my brother, @adamconover!
This week I spoke before FTC Chair @linakhanftc and the head of antitrust enforcement at the DOJ about how corporate mergers have devastated working conditions, access to diverse voices, and artistic freedom in the media industry. Here's my full statement.