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Meredith Rizzo

@mererizzo

photo, video, maker of visual and digital things. science multimedia editor and art director at NPR.

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined September 2013
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Early pregnancy isn't a switch. It's more of a process. Understanding this basic sex ed is more important than ever. So we made a comic about it. npr.org/sections/health-shot…
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Proud of the team for this one, including @selenasd @theLAJohnson and Deborah Franklin.
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Emily Kwong@emilykwong123425 Feb 2020
Australia's wildfires are, in large part, under control. Rain is falling, but with the land unstable, mudslides may follow. And there's a team of scientists working hard to predict them. @rhersher and @mererizzo take us there. #NPRShortWave npr.org/2020/02/20/807728465…

Australia's Next Danger: Mudslides : Short Wave

With many of Australia's hillsides stripped bare by fire, scientists are rushing to predict where mudslides could be triggered by rainfall. NPR science reporter Rebecca Hersher and photographer...

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NPR visuals team@nprviz31 Dec 2019
Our favorite videos and interactives of 2019: n.pr/2MZC4fJ

Favorite Videos And Interactives Of 2019

This year, NPR's interactives and videos focused on everything from teens' relationships with guns to rapid migration in Mongolia. For some joy, Big Bird and friends performed at the Tiny Desk.

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Maddie Sofia@maddie_sofia15 Oct 2019
I can’t even sleep bc I’m so excited about #NPRShortWave launching tomorrow. If you want to wake up with the FIRST episode of NPR’s new daily science podcast in your feeds, subscribe below! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Knowing what plastic packaging to put in your recycling bin is confusing. NPR made a visual interactive to help explain what can go in, what should stay out, and why. Learn more: n.pr/2ZadErN
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You might think you're doing a good thing by recycling, but are you putting the right plastics in your bins? Here's a look at what's actually recyclable and what becomes trash 👇♻️ n.pr/31YA7F1
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Rhitu Chatterjee@RhituC8 Aug 2019
In the midst of bad news, I was happy to tell this story about towns in MN bringing together young & old to ease isolation of rural life. Studies show that social isolation & loneliness have serious impacts on health. With stunning photos by @mererizzo npr.org/sections/health-shot…
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Maddie Sofia@maddie_sofia12 Jan 2019
Hey all! I am super happy to announce that I will be co-hosting a new NPR Science podcast alongside the award-winning and better looking @AubreyNPRFood. We can’t wait. NPR is hiring a Senior Editor and Associate Producer for the show. Check the thread and come work with us!
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Joe's Big Idea@joesbigidea3 Apr 2018
Video: Can You Find The Imposter Bugs In America's Largest Insect Collection? n.pr/2GlXKRA
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Maddie Sofia@maddie_sofia3 Apr 2018
Guys @beckyharlan, @moogiem and @mererizzo made my dreams come true. Check out the new video series "Maddie About Science" coming to you hot off the @NPRskunkbear press. teapaw.org/joesbigidea/status/981…
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Can you spot the bug? The story of how some insects became so good at hide and seek. Check out NPR's new video series, Maddie About Science! bit.ly/2q1KMNY #scicomm #npr
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Joe's Big Idea@joesbigidea20 Feb 2018
Just getting over the flu? You can still spread the virus even after you start feeling better. NPR’s @NPRskunkbear and @joesbigidea find out when it’s safe to go back to work. #flu #npr
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Joe's Big Idea@joesbigidea19 Dec 2017
Ayanna Howard finally landed her dream job heading a team at NASA. But on her first day in charge, she was mistaken for a secretary. Her story is about the courage it takes to be innovative, and learning that your differences can be your strength. #npr #scicomm #WomenInSTEM
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Today at @NPRScience: We made science-themed ornaments for the annual @NPR Holiday🎄raffle! Featuring... Solar system by @mererizzo @cadamole @maddie_sofia Test tubes @scotthensley Menstrual hut @aizenglobe @bendelacruz @WHO HQ @MalakaGharib Medical snakes @johnpoole44
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Joe's Big Idea@joesbigidea3 Nov 2017
Children's toy inspires a new way to help diagnose #malaria. It's hand-powered, so you don't need electricity! n.pr/2iGzBIL #npr #inventionstories @PrakashLab
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Winds around 30mph in Fort Myers, about an hour ago. #hurricaneirma #npr @ WGCU Public Media instagram.com/p/BY3o5D2h-eq/
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Waiting for Irma in Fort Myers. With @camilareads #hurricaneirma @ WGCU Public Media instagram.com/p/BY3RiflBNqC/
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Joe's Big Idea@joesbigidea30 Aug 2017
Invention isn't always straightforward. Here's how the most common anticoagulant was discovered by accident. 🐄👨‍🔬 n.pr/2vyOS1u
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For some people, getting tattoos over their mastectomy scars can put them back in control of their body image. npr.org/sections/health-shot…
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A scientist escapes Syria. After a harrowing journey to Germany, he makes a new life. His tale, in a Web comic: n.pr/2u9Mjp9
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