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Madeline Shaw

Madeline is a New York-based journalist who covers the intersection of science, health and the environment. She’s passionate about stories involving animals and how humans interact with the natural world.

Air pollution linked to accelerated Alzheimer’s disease

Health

Madeline Shaw • November 8, 2025

New study shows breathing more air pollution also associated with faster cognitive decline

Illustration shows the three Nobel laureates for this year's prize in Chemistry. From left to right: Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi

2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes development of new molecular architecture

Blogs

Madeline Shaw • October 8, 2025

Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi jointly awarded for their work developing new porous materials with wide-ranging applications