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Sam Nichols

New York, Sydney
As seen in: MSN Australia, Issuu, ABC News (Australia), ABC Radio National, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Scientific American, VICE, VICE UK, SBS, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and
little verbose idiot. Also drug and health journalist @abcnews @SBS @VICE et all. Also currently @nyu_journalism SHERP. All views are my own etc

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Cyclospora Outbreak: Is Foodborne Illness Becoming More Common in the United States?

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By Sam Nichols
| Think Global Health
Over the past two months, an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, has surged across the country to 45 U.S. states. Between May 1 and July 27, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed almost 7,000 infections, and more than 11,000 additional cases remain under review. The cause for many of them is believed to be contaminated lettuce imported from Mexico.
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Why more extreme rain could mean more shark bites

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By Andrea Thompson Verified, Sam Nichols
| Scientific American Verified
As rainfall intensifies with climate change, waste flushed out to sea could attract more sharks, putting beachgoers at risk In the space of just 48 hours this past January, four people were bitten by sharks along Australia's east coast, with a 12-year-old boy dying from his injuries. Just one day prior, record-setting rain soaked the region.
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As psychedelics bloom, New Yorkers march for ‘cognitive liberty’

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By Sam Nichols
| Scienceline
On the 83rd anniversary of the first use of LSD, close to 100 people marched through the streets of Manhattan to advocate for better access to the psychedelic substances they say improve lives. “I’m excited to be part of this psychedelic renaissance of people realizing the benefits of these medicines,” said Dina Bino, one of the demonstrators.
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