Todd Bookman
NewsWorks
New Hampshire, United States
Contact Todd
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Todd:
Fact or cartoon fiction: Can the 'double conk' cure amnesia? —
Tracing the origins of 'Double Conk' amnesia trope → Read More
Retraining the brain after losing the ability to smell —
Anosmics have a new option for gaining back a lost sense. → Read More
The Brain Scoop and the sloppy business of learning —
The story of how one YouTube educator is reshaping natural history. → Read More
Uber, Lyft leaving many Philly cabbies in the dust —
Next month will mark two years since UberX launched in Philadelphia, and new data reveals the ride-hailing company's impact on the city's taxi drivers has been nothing short of catastrophic. → Read More
Following growth of 'stem cell clinics,’ FDA poised to crack down
Patient advocacy groups and experts are at odds over unapproved stem cell treatments. → Read More
FDA gives Pa. company all clear for medical device to assess concussion recovery
For the first time, the FDA is giving clearance to a concussion-monitoring medical device. → Read More
Are we approaching the end of the Summer Olympics?
The Rio Olympics are coming to a close and they'll likely be remembered as much for the performances of Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, and Usain Bolt as they will be for, perhaps, misguided... → Read More
Put him on ice: How hypothermia is being harnessed to save lives
The concept is simple: a lower temperature slows down the body's systems, potentially limiting inflammation that could cause complications. At least, that's how it works, in theory. → Read More
Aetna pulling back from Obamacare in Pennsylvania
Health care giant Aetna is pulling out of 11 state insurance exchanges — including in Pennsylvania— citing ongoing financial losses. → Read More
In high crime areas, teenagers must also navigate a 'digital hood'
New research on the social media habits of inner-city youth finds that risks follow them online. → Read More
One woman, the feet of a gecko and a scientific breakthrough
These days, Tonia Hsieh is in charge of her own lab full of eager science students, but when she was an undergrad, she found herself delving deep into the world of lizard feet. → Read More
Pa.'s U.S. Senate rivals spar over delay on Zika funding
A stalemate in Washington over funding for a Zika response plan is the latest point of debate in Pennsylvania's closely watched Senate race. → Read More
The scientific breakthroughs behind modern fabric
From nylon to next-generation fabrics, the research lab always precedes the runway. → Read More
23% hike sought by Pa. health insurers for ACA policies likely to shrink
Each year, health insurance companies file paperwork with Pennsylvania's Insurance Department, laying out what they hope to charge for policies. Regulators then determine if the price increases... → Read More
Can virtual reality make us kinder?
Researchers are looking into VR's empathetic potential. → Read More
Pet hospice: providing comfort in the final stages
Palliative care is a growing trend in animal medicine. → Read More
Fun side of 'serious games' could aid in rehab
Specialized video games look to make physical therapy more engaging. → Read More
Penn part of all-star cancer research team funded by $250 million from Napster founder
Sean Parker, a Silicon Valley billionaire and the founder of Napster, announced Wednesday that he is donating $250 million toward cancer immunotherapy research. The University of Pennsylvania... → Read More
Sensory overload: How superpower hearing turned into a sonic nightmare
Pam Gilbert started hearing things other people couldn't. Then the sounds took over her life. → Read More
Rutgers weathers another cyberattack
The computer systems at Rutgers University are up and running again after last week's cyberattack, the sixth successful breach in the past 14 months. → Read More