john-travis.bsky.social
Science journalist (Science's managing news editor), Michigander, Detroiter, beer and biking entusiast
👤 Joined on 14 November 2024
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@john-travis.bsky.socialBexorg, the biotech company keeping human brains alive* in vats for up to 24 hours, is scaling that up to 2 weeks with $28.3m from @arpa-h.bsky.social. Our @science.org story explains why this could be useful for testing new drugs. www.science.org/content/arti... (*sorta)
Show Post@tanyalewis.bsky.social is a dream editor and mentor. She fearlessly led our desk in this critical moment in public health. Her editorial judgement is sharp, while her guidance is compassionate. This piece on efforts to fill gaps left by U.S. health agencies is one of my favorites she edited.
Show Post@jfischman.bsky.social always listened to my pitches with an open mind and eagerness that made me feel seen and heard. He can find a story nugget and narrative arc even in my most muddled reporting notes. His edits made my writing sing in this special T1D package:
Show PostCongratulations to @meredithwadman.bsky.social and @cohenjon.bsky.social, who were named finalists for the 2026 @nihcm.bsky.social’s Trade Journalism Award. 🏆 Check out the nominated stories here: bit.ly/NIHCM2026TJA... #NIHCMAwardsJournalism
Show PostThe report faults the governments of the United States and Germany for not sharing more information from their intelligence communities but reserves its strongest criticism for China. www.science.org/content/arti...
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