Sheril Kirshenbaum
@sheril
Scientist. Author. Host of PBS Serving Up Science. www.sherilkirshenbaum.com
This is my final week at Michigan State where I worked at the intersection of science, storytelling, policy & public service. Happily, I will remain part of the community as an adjunct faculty member. And as for what’s next… I’m excited to share more soon!
I’ve been wearing this shirt for so many years & suddenly this summer, it’s sparking a lot of interesting conversations. #books
The median age of members of the House of Representatives is 57.5 years. In the Senate, it is 64.7 years. Source: Pew, 2025 (medians may have changed slightly) #uspol
The Ingham County Health Dept in Michigan just shared that the possible source for many #cyclosporiasis cases appears to be lettuce or salad greens, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
About 250M years ago, 90% of species on Earth died during the Permian extinction. All of that loss created a lot of vacant niches to fill. Not long after, the first mammals, our ancestors, appeared. Life on this pale blue dot will be resilient - whether we’re part of it or not.
I visited the pitch drop experiment at The University of Queensland today. Started in 1927, it’s the world’s longest-running lab experiment. Pitch is a highly viscous liquid that appears solid & shatters at room temperature, but continues to “drop” every decade or so. smp.uq.edu.au/pitch-drop-e...
While our neighbors are camping, we are watching their parakeet, Greenie, and now these two are in love. #birds
“This study shows that…. nostalgia evoked by Studio Ghibli films significantly foster a sense of exploration & calm in life, as well as a feeling of mastery & skill & purpose & meaning, hence ultimately contributing positively to one’s overall happiness in life.” games.jmir.org/2025/1/e76522 #art
“I've always tried to present a positive view of the world in my work. It's so much easier to be negative & cynical & predict doom for the world than it is to try & figure out how to make things better. We have an obligation to do the latter." - Jim Henson
The Trump administration has terminated more than 100 advisory committees to #science agencies and reduced the transparency and independence of those that remain. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Happy World Curlew Day! I adore these birds! Curlews face severe population declines globally due to habitat loss, #climatechange & predation by non-native species like pets. I took this photo in Lamington National Park in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Queensland. #birds
This map shows the cost of charging an EV at home across the U.S. Home-charging is significantly cheaper in all 50 states than fueling a car with gasoline. Source: @karinkirk.bsky.social @climateconnections.bsky.social yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/04/what... #energy #uspol
See which jobs are most threatened by #AI and who may be able to adapt 🤔 wapo.st/4uvCpcY
A pair of wood storks preening. Wakodahatchee Wetlands never disappoints. #birds
“Don't worry, I've got you” ‘For Alex’ Alex Jeffrey Pretti 1988 - 2026 RIP by illustrator MJ.Hiblen Source: www.instagram.com/mjhiblenart?...
“Fear not the those without papers, but those without conscience.” - @amandagorman.bsky.social, For Alex Jeffrey Pretti, Murdered by I.C.E January 24, 2026