
Why Whale Poop Matters More Than You Might Think
A new paper in Nature suggest whales poop a lot. That’s great news! When a journalist follows a specific beat, they develop a network of...

Death Holidays and Why We Celebrate Them
When one of my favorite editors asked if I would write an article on death holidays for WebMD just in time for Halloween, I happily...


When memes fail anatomy: The scale of a blue whale’s butthole
Is a politician really the world’s second biggest a-hole? Just in time for the new year, I have a story about whale butts! I cannot...


As Election Day Nears, Taking Stock of an Expertise Exodus
This story represents a lot of firsts for me. This is my first politics-heavy story, my first story that required extensive data...


The Election Interference Game
Election interference, in which one country conspires to elect a favored candidate in another country, is a classic example of a...


Should Plants and Animals that Relocate Because of Climate Change be Considered Invasive?
Some researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach when it comes to flora and fauna that adjust their range to accommodate a...


Listening to Silence: Why We Must Protect the World’s Quiet Places
As more people push into once-remote areas, truly quiet spots — devoid of the noise of traffic or crowds of tourists — have become...


Wasps (Yes, Wasps) Are Helping Scientists Create a New Kind of Beer
Researchers in North Carolina mashed up a wasp, found a weird yeast, and turned it into award-winning booze. They say it tastes amazing....


Dandelion Seeds as Brilliant Parachutes
This is another fun summary of a math heavy paper for SIAM News. It is about dandelion seeds and fluid mechanics. Basically it says that...


As the Planet Warms, Unusual Crops Could Become Climate Saviors – If We’re Willing to Eat Them
What role can lesser-known crops that thrive under adversity play in efforts to make our global food supply more resilient to climate...