@MoNscience

Highly melanated | CNN Weather senior editor | Big Picture Science contributor | PhD pathobiologist | YNWA

Joined September 2011
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Big Picture Science@BiPiSciSep 8
For healthcare workers in Malawi, transportation is a major challenge. Large distances and limited access to ambulances make it difficult for medical professionals to reach communities or transfer patients in an emergency. bit.ly/4yqdVTN
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It certainly felt that way ... July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 1895 📝: Andrew Freedman cnn.com/2026/08/10/climate/h…

July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 1895 | CNN

July was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States, according to data released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Lake Mead hits lowest water level on record as Colorado River crisis deepens cnn.com/2026/08/07/climate/l…

Lake Mead hits lowest water level on record as Colorado River crisis deepens | CNN

The largest reservoir in the United States has tumbled to a record low level as drought, extreme heat, a dearth of snow and a heavy water demand imperil the Colorado River system.

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Extreme weather is drying up Europe’s rivers in a crisis so dire it can be seen from space - ✍️🗺️: Laura Paddison & Oliver Sherwood cnn.com/2026/08/05/climate/e…

Extreme weather is drying up Europe’s rivers in a crisis so dire it can be seen from space | CNN

Relentless heat and a dearth of rain is having a punishing effect on some of Europe’s most vital rivers, which have tumbled to record lows in place, threatening energy production, shipping and...

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NWS Caribou
@NWSCaribouJul 14
Substantial smoke has moved into much of the area. Here's a webcam loop from here in Caribou showing visibility plummeting as the smoke moves in. Very strong smoke smell as well. weathercams.faa.gov/map/-69.… #MEwx
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NYC: It's been a while since 100F temps hit. Brace yourselves.
NWS Eastern Region
@NWSEasternJun 29
Here is the last time it reached the triple digits at selected weather stations we keep longer term records at. Many areas did reach this mark last summer in the late June heat wave while a few others last saw it last July or earlier this month.
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Alex O'Brien
@WXAlexOBrienJun 29
SMOKE FLOWS IN MOUNTAIN WAVE This timelapse from Sam Ebersole in Pueblo West shows the smoke plume from the Aspen Acres Fire flowing in a wave-like pattern. This shows strong westerly flow over the mountains, which are forced downslope, then jump back up on the lee side.
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Nsikan Akpan, PhD retweeted
Met Office
@metofficeJun 26
The heatwave continues to break records, with a new provisional hottest June day on record of 36.9°C at Wattisham, Suffolk. And temperatures are still rising. Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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Nsikan Akpan, PhD retweeted
The Baltimore Sun
@baltimoresunApr 13
Drinking water in Baltimore City will have its fluoride levels lowered by 42% due to supply chain issues caused by the war between the US, Israel and Iran. bit.ly/4szIpix

Iran war triggers fluoride shortage, forcing Baltimore to cut back

Drinking water in Baltimore City will have its fluoride levels lowered by 42% due to supply chain issues caused by the Iran war.

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Nsikan Akpan, PhD retweeted
Big Picture Science@BiPiSciApr 9
Good news! Our three-part Hurricane Katrina series made the final cut for a Webby Award!  Now we need your votes to win. Please consider voting for BPS. You can do here. *note: need to check email afterward to confirm it! Thank you! 😍 tinyurl.com/k37d64y5
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Nsikan Akpan, PhD retweeted
NASA
@NASAApr 6
To commemorate the Artemis II mission, the astronauts announced their suggestion to rename certain features on the Moon to honor the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, as well as commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, Carroll.
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Nsikan Akpan, PhD retweeted
Big Picture Science@BiPiSciMar 17
It can be hard to translate a novel onto the screen, but sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary completes this mission. This week, we’re exploring the futuristic science in the story to see how it stacks up to our modern capabilities. bit.ly/4bufHcs
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NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHollyJan 21
Good morning! After a very cold start to the day today we'll see moderation in temperatures this afternoon into Thursday. Otherwise, the potential for a significant storm to impact the area this weekend continues to increase. (1/2)
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I’m a contributor with the Big Picture Science radio show, and this week’s episode features a history of H5N1 bird flu. We look at how the virus has made its way into creatures traveling by wing, hoof, and fin.
Big Picture Science@BiPiSci27 Nov 2025
Find out why, by hitching a ride inside migrating birds and circling the globe, H5N1 has had time and opportunity to mingle and mutate to become better at transmission to a wide variety of animals. bit.ly/3KlQ5oE
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Michael B.G. Froman
@MikeFroman31 Oct 2025
It’s a spooky time of year for recovering globalists. Thanks for the inspiration @USTradeRep @RealPNavarro . Disclaimer: This costume was made in India and tariffed accordingly.
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I'd love to say lots of nice things about this invaluable preventable disease tracker from @MoNscience and team at Think Global Health @CFR_org. It's an incredible resource. But I can't get over my anger & sadness that this resource is even needed. thinkglobalhealth.org/articl…

Tracking Measles and the World's Vaccine-Preventable Diseases | Think Global Health

This weekly map visualizes outbreaks of nine childhood diseases in collaboration with the International Society for Infectious Diseases

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