Writing

Below you’ll find links to my clips. I’ve written for Vox, The Scientist, Live Science, OneZero by Medium, Mongabay, and others.

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Did you (or your dog) eat a suspicious mushroom? These very online mycologists want to help
November 2021, Vox
Featured on the podcast Recode Daily in December 2021

Psychological effects of the pandemic may be felt in young people for a long time to come
June 2021, Changing America by The Hill

Dr. Phil McGraw says we need more mental health resources
May 2021, Changing America by The Hill

The links between air pollution and long-term physical and mental health, and how renewable energy can change things
April 2021, Changing America by The Hill

Antimicrobial resistance could get worse during the coronavirus pandemic
October 2020, Changing America by The Hill

Screen based learning may affect students reading abilities, says expert
September 2020, Changing America by The Hill

Herd immunity explained — why are Trump officials considering a strategy experts call dangerous?
September 2020, Changing America by The Hill

‘Potent’ neutralizing antibody studies and what they could mean for a coronavirus treatment
July 2020, Changing America by The Hill

How herd immunity happens, and will it protect us from coronavirus?
July 2020, Changing America by The Hill

The advantages and disadvantages to online learning during the pandemic
June 2020, Changing America by The Hill

Thousands have volunteered to be infected with the coronavirus. But will that bring a vaccine faster?
May 2020, Changing America by The Hill

Will the coronavirus pandemic lead to a loneliness epidemic?
April 2020, Changing America by The Hill

What a trauma and PTSD psychologist tells us about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic
April 2020, Changing America by The Hill

Data Thieves Are Targeting Dead People’s Social Media Accounts
April 2020, OneZero by Medium

These are the 6 ways that the COVID-19 pandemic could end
March 2020, Changing America by The Hill

What we can learn about coronavirus from National Geographic author David Quammen’s brilliant book ‘Spillover’
March 2020, Changing America by The Hill

How surgeons who are quarantined or can’t travel can safely scrub in
March 2020, Changing America by The Hill

Soon, you can compost your body after you die
February 2020, Changing America by The Hill

The choices we have to make about the climate crisis
February 2020, Changing America by The Hill

Answers in excrement: Fecal analysis yields insight about wild primates
January 2020, Mongabay

Why are flash floods so hard to predict?
December 2019, Changing America by The Hill

How can cartoons help with medical treatment?
December 2019, Changing America by The Hill

Your virtual doctor will see you now
November 2019, Changing America by The Hill

Bill Bryson teaches you how to appreciate your body
November 12, 2019, Changing America by The Hill

Have you had a stroke without knowing it? Future tech may be able to tell you.
November 2019, Changing America by The Hill

Can you trust generic drugs?
November 2019, Changing America by The Hill

Is It Safe To Eat Roadkill?
November 2019, Live Science

How Do Compasses Tell Which Way Is North at the South Pole?
October 6, 2019, Live Science

Pregnant Moms’ Air Pollution Exposure May Affect Babies’ Health
September 23, 2019, The Scientist

It’s Safe to Follow the Vaccine Schedule for Babies. Here’s Why.
September 22, 2019, Live Science

Genes that Are Harmless on Their Own Cause Disease When Combined
September 1, 2019, The Scientist

Cigall Kadoch Unravels Chromatin’s Role in Cancer
September 1, 2019, The Scientist

A Synthetic Ion Channel Makes Plants Grow Faster
September 1, 2019, The Scientist

Modern Synthesis, 1937
September 1, 2019, The Scientist

Researchers Identify Biomarkers for Pain in Blood Samples
July 15, 2019, The Scientist

Smart Pills Help Monitor Cancer Patients’ Therapy
July 15, 2019, The Scientist

Stem Cell Funding Agency CIRM Is Nearly Out of Funds
July 8, 2019, The Scientist

Men with High HIV Risk Have Unique Gut Microbes, Inflammation: Study
July 8, 2019, The Scientist

Technique Improves Use of Hair for Drug Tests
May 15, 2019, The Scientist

Clinical Trial Underway for a Natural Killer Cell Therapy
May 7, 2019, The Scientist

Global Biodiversity Assessment Reports “Unprecedented” Declines
May 6, 2019, The Scientist

Researchers Are Translating Brain Activity Into Speech
April 24, 2019, OneZero by Medium

The Artificial Womb Moves Forward
April 12, 2019, OneZero by Medium

Pesticide Marketed as Safe for Bees Harms Them in Study
April 12, 2019, The Scientist

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