The author, Alexis Madrigal, was following up to bedrest pieces he had written last year. His article about how "NASA wants you to get in bed" was the first time I read about the studies, and decided to apply. So I got a chance to let him know he was the reason I found the project -- and we had a good laugh.The Science blog at Wired is truly one of the best on the web -- they always have fascinating material, and I'm tickled they actually used my silly, made-up word, "Pillownaut." And that's the second one! While I was in California visiting family, Popular Science also published an awesome article from interviews done back in May.
Rebecca Boyle is a very precise writer, spent more time with me than most interviewers have, so she really nailed the accuracy in a way that others haven't. For example, FOX has covered it for two years and even after all the details their reporters give them, their editors keep calling it a "sleep study!" on television. Which it isn't. Obviously. But I guess that "sounds" more dramatic. Those of us immersed in the project know all the tiny details, and it can be frustrating to see it "watered down" in the press -- but these two most recent articles are definitely among the best.Thank you so much Alexis and Rebecca! I am sure this will help the program coordinators get some new qualified applicants!
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