Sunaina Chopra
@sunainamoudgill.bsky.social
Continuously learning as an MPT/PhD Candidate at UBC - sustained by home-baked goods, reading binges, hockey nights, and sci-fi adventures ✨
She/Her | Views are my own
She/Her | Views are my own
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Excited to share that I’m officially a PhD Candidate! 👩🏻🔬
My research will focus on land-based, group programming to support the health and wellness of BC First Nations communities.
Grateful for all the support so far—super excited to start this new journey! 🎉
#AcademicSky #PhDLife #PhDSky #EduSky
My research will focus on land-based, group programming to support the health and wellness of BC First Nations communities.
Grateful for all the support so far—super excited to start this new journey! 🎉
#AcademicSky #PhDLife #PhDSky #EduSky
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I do find it disappointing to learn when a person doesn't read science.
November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I do find it disappointing to learn when a person doesn't read science.
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It’s widely known (and, I think, pretty uncontroversial) that learning requires effort — specifically, if you don’t have to work at getting the knowledge, it won’t stick.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It’s widely known (and, I think, pretty uncontroversial) that learning requires effort — specifically, if you don’t have to work at getting the knowledge, it won’t stick.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
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www.extremetech.com/science/scie...
So, with viable RNA scientists are one step closer to bringing back the Wooly Mammoth
So, with viable RNA scientists are one step closer to bringing back the Wooly Mammoth
Scientists Successfully Extract 40,000-Year-Old RNA From Woolly Mammoth
The ancient pachyderm was preserved in permafrost, providing the most intact RNA ever studied.
www.extremetech.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
www.extremetech.com/science/scie...
So, with viable RNA scientists are one step closer to bringing back the Wooly Mammoth
So, with viable RNA scientists are one step closer to bringing back the Wooly Mammoth
Yesterday, I attended a workshop by Dr. Dario Ummarino, Senior Editor at
@commsbio.nature.com, on The Ins and Outs of Publishing in the Nature Portfolio 📝
It was fascinating to learn about the history of the Nature Portfolio and receive valuable tips on submitting to these journals as trainees 🧪
@commsbio.nature.com, on The Ins and Outs of Publishing in the Nature Portfolio 📝
It was fascinating to learn about the history of the Nature Portfolio and receive valuable tips on submitting to these journals as trainees 🧪
November 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Yesterday, I attended a workshop by Dr. Dario Ummarino, Senior Editor at
@commsbio.nature.com, on The Ins and Outs of Publishing in the Nature Portfolio 📝
It was fascinating to learn about the history of the Nature Portfolio and receive valuable tips on submitting to these journals as trainees 🧪
@commsbio.nature.com, on The Ins and Outs of Publishing in the Nature Portfolio 📝
It was fascinating to learn about the history of the Nature Portfolio and receive valuable tips on submitting to these journals as trainees 🧪
Finished To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee on Audible 📚🎧
Such a powerful, moving read on important issues from a unique perspective. My fave quote:
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
#BookSky
Such a powerful, moving read on important issues from a unique perspective. My fave quote:
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
#BookSky
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Finished To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee on Audible 📚🎧
Such a powerful, moving read on important issues from a unique perspective. My fave quote:
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
#BookSky
Such a powerful, moving read on important issues from a unique perspective. My fave quote:
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
#BookSky
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Home Alone was released on this day 35 years ago 🏠 ✨
November 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Home Alone was released on this day 35 years ago 🏠 ✨
Recently attended a @providenceresearch.bsky.social event featuring a @heartlunginnov.bsky.social panel of grant-writing experts! ✏️
From crafting a compelling narrative to managing rejection, their advice for trainees was incredibly insightful.
Looking forward to the next event!
#PhDSky #GradSchool
From crafting a compelling narrative to managing rejection, their advice for trainees was incredibly insightful.
Looking forward to the next event!
#PhDSky #GradSchool
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Recently attended a @providenceresearch.bsky.social event featuring a @heartlunginnov.bsky.social panel of grant-writing experts! ✏️
From crafting a compelling narrative to managing rejection, their advice for trainees was incredibly insightful.
Looking forward to the next event!
#PhDSky #GradSchool
From crafting a compelling narrative to managing rejection, their advice for trainees was incredibly insightful.
Looking forward to the next event!
#PhDSky #GradSchool
Finished The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 📚💙
I did watch the movie first, but this intrigued me more! It offered so many subtle clues about Snow’s personality and the reasoning behind his later choices as President of Panem.
Recommended for fans of THG series!
#BookSky #MovieSky
I did watch the movie first, but this intrigued me more! It offered so many subtle clues about Snow’s personality and the reasoning behind his later choices as President of Panem.
Recommended for fans of THG series!
#BookSky #MovieSky
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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I see James Watson has died.
What did Watson discover?
Rosalind Franklin's lab notes.
Only we spell it 'S-T-E-A-L' these days.
What did Watson discover?
Rosalind Franklin's lab notes.
Only we spell it 'S-T-E-A-L' these days.
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I see James Watson has died.
What did Watson discover?
Rosalind Franklin's lab notes.
Only we spell it 'S-T-E-A-L' these days.
What did Watson discover?
Rosalind Franklin's lab notes.
Only we spell it 'S-T-E-A-L' these days.
Being a mentor during application season: reviewing one mentee’s application, sending it back… and immediately getting another one in my inbox! Truly a revolving door 🔃
Jokes aside, I’m so proud of both my mentees and wish them the best on their applications 🤞🏼
#PhysiotherapySchool #MentorshipMatters
Jokes aside, I’m so proud of both my mentees and wish them the best on their applications 🤞🏼
#PhysiotherapySchool #MentorshipMatters
November 8, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Being a mentor during application season: reviewing one mentee’s application, sending it back… and immediately getting another one in my inbox! Truly a revolving door 🔃
Jokes aside, I’m so proud of both my mentees and wish them the best on their applications 🤞🏼
#PhysiotherapySchool #MentorshipMatters
Jokes aside, I’m so proud of both my mentees and wish them the best on their applications 🤞🏼
#PhysiotherapySchool #MentorshipMatters
5 days into #AcWriMo and I'm actually feeling pretty okay with my effort! I've been working on an R&R so far. My goal is to complete it by the end of the week and move on to my next writing project! ✏️
November 6, 2025 at 5:44 AM
5 days into #AcWriMo and I'm actually feeling pretty okay with my effort! I've been working on an R&R so far. My goal is to complete it by the end of the week and move on to my next writing project! ✏️
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ONE. WIN. AWAY.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
ONE. WIN. AWAY.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
The Blue Jays take Game 5 in L.A. and head back to Toronto with the chance to claim their first World Series title since 1993.
Officially onboarded two mentees for this year 🥹
Both young women have a background in kinesiology and are seeking support in applying to physiotherapy school this cycle. I look forward to supporting them in their goals.
#WomenInStem #Physiotherapy #PhDLife
Both young women have a background in kinesiology and are seeking support in applying to physiotherapy school this cycle. I look forward to supporting them in their goals.
#WomenInStem #Physiotherapy #PhDLife
October 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Officially onboarded two mentees for this year 🥹
Both young women have a background in kinesiology and are seeking support in applying to physiotherapy school this cycle. I look forward to supporting them in their goals.
#WomenInStem #Physiotherapy #PhDLife
Both young women have a background in kinesiology and are seeking support in applying to physiotherapy school this cycle. I look forward to supporting them in their goals.
#WomenInStem #Physiotherapy #PhDLife
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate 🪔 ✨
I hope this day is full of light, joy, and warmth to you and all your loved ones!
I hope this day is full of light, joy, and warmth to you and all your loved ones!
a happy diwali greeting card with a cartoon candle
Alt: a happy diwali greeting card with a cartoon candle
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October 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate 🪔 ✨
I hope this day is full of light, joy, and warmth to you and all your loved ones!
I hope this day is full of light, joy, and warmth to you and all your loved ones!
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my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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Dear Canada: I hope at this moment in time you are either happily in a Thanksgiving food coma, or making serious progress toward being in one.
October 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Dear Canada: I hope at this moment in time you are either happily in a Thanksgiving food coma, or making serious progress toward being in one.
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Explaining Canadian Thanksgiving to Americans
October 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Explaining Canadian Thanksgiving to Americans
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Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
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Instant Reaction: Chytil scores twice as Canucks beat Flames 5-1 on opening night
Instant Reaction: Chytil scores twice as Canucks beat Flames 5-1 on opening night
Welcome back to Instant Reaction, the series here at CanucksArmy where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Vancouver Canucks game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below! Finally, Canucks hockey is actually back. The preseason went about as well as it could have for the Canucks, and the vibes around…
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October 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Instant Reaction: Chytil scores twice as Canucks beat Flames 5-1 on opening night
I finished Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen on Apple Books 🌶️📚
Kate Beckinsale’s narration brought the story to life. It was full of romance and wit. I laughed, teared up, and felt completely swept away by it all. One of my favourite quotes is below.
I highly recommend it 💙
#BookSky #Audiobooks
Kate Beckinsale’s narration brought the story to life. It was full of romance and wit. I laughed, teared up, and felt completely swept away by it all. One of my favourite quotes is below.
I highly recommend it 💙
#BookSky #Audiobooks
October 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I finished Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen on Apple Books 🌶️📚
Kate Beckinsale’s narration brought the story to life. It was full of romance and wit. I laughed, teared up, and felt completely swept away by it all. One of my favourite quotes is below.
I highly recommend it 💙
#BookSky #Audiobooks
Kate Beckinsale’s narration brought the story to life. It was full of romance and wit. I laughed, teared up, and felt completely swept away by it all. One of my favourite quotes is below.
I highly recommend it 💙
#BookSky #Audiobooks
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We are all Dr. Brunkow 😴
“Dr. Brunkow said she did not expect to win a Nobel Prize. ‘My phone rang, and I saw a number from Sweden and thought, well that’s just spam of some sort, so I disabled the phone and went back to sleep,’“ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/h...
“Dr. Brunkow said she did not expect to win a Nobel Prize. ‘My phone rang, and I saw a number from Sweden and thought, well that’s just spam of some sort, so I disabled the phone and went back to sleep,’“ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/h...
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded for Work on Immune Systems
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We are all Dr. Brunkow 😴
“Dr. Brunkow said she did not expect to win a Nobel Prize. ‘My phone rang, and I saw a number from Sweden and thought, well that’s just spam of some sort, so I disabled the phone and went back to sleep,’“ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/h...
“Dr. Brunkow said she did not expect to win a Nobel Prize. ‘My phone rang, and I saw a number from Sweden and thought, well that’s just spam of some sort, so I disabled the phone and went back to sleep,’“ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/h...
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
Finished "The Long Walk" by @stephenking.bsky.social writing as Richard Bachman from Audible 📚🎧
While it didn't totally grip me, the premise (a deadly endurance contest seen through a teenage boy's eyes) is fascinating.
Curious to see how the film brings it to life! 🎬
#BookSky #FilmSky
While it didn't totally grip me, the premise (a deadly endurance contest seen through a teenage boy's eyes) is fascinating.
Curious to see how the film brings it to life! 🎬
#BookSky #FilmSky
October 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Finished "The Long Walk" by @stephenking.bsky.social writing as Richard Bachman from Audible 📚🎧
While it didn't totally grip me, the premise (a deadly endurance contest seen through a teenage boy's eyes) is fascinating.
Curious to see how the film brings it to life! 🎬
#BookSky #FilmSky
While it didn't totally grip me, the premise (a deadly endurance contest seen through a teenage boy's eyes) is fascinating.
Curious to see how the film brings it to life! 🎬
#BookSky #FilmSky
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"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.