
Dr. Raven the Science Maven
@ravenscimaven • 150,936 subscribers
Molecular biologist. Science educator. Yes, my name is really Raven Baxter! Follow for more science :)
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1/ 🚨 Did you know that burning or heating synthetic hair—a common hairstyling practice— could expose you to harmful chemicals? A recent study uncovered some shocking findings about the air you’re breathing during these practices. Let’s break it down. 🧵
Dr. Raven the Science Maven928,429 views • 1 year ago

As a scientist + Black woman, I have made a personal decision to stop using plastic synthetic braiding hair. In a world where so many odds are stacked against us, this was a threat that was easy to eliminate. We need more regulation and research. Sources in next tweet.
Dr. Raven the Science Maven849,520 views • 1 year ago

Alright science Twitter… maybe we should go see the penguin movie
Dr. Raven the Science Maven164,876 views • 2 years ago

Wow! Melanin is a potentially game-changing semiconductor for bioelectronics! It's not just a pigment, it's a complex molecule with unique properties and many possible applications in TECH!💡 Dive in, get inspired & learn about what this all means! 👩🏿🔬🧪 #melanin #sciencetwitter
Raven Baxter, Ph.D.230,185 views • 3 years ago