Laura Sanders

Science Writer

[Stacey Bailey @staceybailey]

Can privacy coexist with technology that reads and changes brain activity? Thought-provoking piece that is worth your time and to discuss with others. Nicely done @ScienceNews and @lssciencenews #ethics #science #research #neuroscience #technology

[Knowable Magazine @KnowableMag]

85% of adults have confidence in scientists to act in the best interests of the public — but only 39% have “a great deal of confidence” in this. #SciComm

Join us for a free discussion on the public's attitude toward science in the context of #Covid19: https://t.co/jX5kdG7k6u

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

WHO just put out guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen time for young kids. But the science isn't clear on screens and growing brains, as this story from last year highlights. Big chicken and egg problem. https://t.co/8t2tsw37yb

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

These pig brains are definitely not alive. But they're not completely dead, either.
https://t.co/vUSt37yKxs

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

Such a delight talking with @ThaliaWheatley about social brains. Still searching for the right word, though. Ubermind? Superbrain? Metamind?https://t.co/leuDG4t5o0

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

Scientists will never crack the mystery of Kardashian baby shower themes.

[Ellen Frankman @ellenfrankman]

Kim Kardashian is having a CBD-themed baby shower and that's not even the most confusing thing about CBD. Today, @TheTakeaway asks New Yorkers what they know about it (not much) and @lssciencenews explains what researchers know (also not much) https://t.co/EcKyieGyrl

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

I say "No one knows," 1,000 times on @TheTakeaway this morning, answering questions about CBD.

https://t.co/8UMGALZk4D

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

CBD is taking over pharmacies, coffee shops and pet stores. But does it work? Here's the (skimpy) science: https://t.co/gQ0KNsExOk

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

Thought-provoking read.

[Kevin Mitchell @WiringTheBrain]

ICYMI: If genomics is the answer, what's the question? A commentary on PsychENCODE https://t.co/1DiW9IzJMv

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

Scientists confirm what parents already know: many babies are rotten sleepers. https://t.co/893uwsGSTN

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

Santa: a public health menace. Here's @thsaey with some important holiday news https://t.co/DNpzMlHVv3

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

Should toddlers have touchscreens? Some hints from research, but the science is slim https://t.co/VaJqvSj45J

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

I had a blast talking with @thedaveross about toddlers and touchscreens on Seattle airways this morning https://t.co/K9IN182PTT

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

See @thefreemanlab in the "0" below? I had the pleasure of profiling him for our #SN10 https://t.co/nUzC6W2sru

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

We're talking aging on reddit. come join! https://t.co/MUie9FxttO

[Kate Travis @Kate_Travis]

Reporters @lssciencenews, @thsaey and @susanmilius will be answering Q's about aging at 3 today in a @reddit_AMA https://t.co/v932MQnYgg

[Society for Science @Society4Science]

"Even before we're born, we're aging." Read a Q&A with @lssciencenews in @ScienceNews. https://t.co/eIADgRjZwl

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

also, how cool would it be to gaze at your own white matter? https://t.co/srSRzlUtjp

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

My latest: aging minds share some interesting similarities with young ones https://t.co/srSRzlUtjp

[Laura Sanders @lssciencenews]

my latest for @sciencenews, how blood exerts a powerful influence on the brain: https://t.co/uacOYagYQ5

[Tina Saey @thsaey]

Every #brain cell has different mutations. https://t.co/dd8AW2JNrC @lssciencenews @ScienceNews Could lead to disease or make brain work well