The Invisible World Inside
“Invasion, invasion!” A chemical siren blares. We Scouts all sense its urgency. An enemy has breached the gates and launched an attack
Why Does Biodiversity Matter?
Tiny ants. Mighty blue whales. Ancient redwood trees. Newborn panda cubs. Millions of different animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and other living things
Science writing that sparks and sizzles
These tips come from my workshop, “Science writing that sparks and sizzles.” If you’d like me to give the workshop at your
The secrets of a successful interview
These tips come from my workshop, "How to talk to a rocket scientist: the secrets of a successful interview." If you'd like
Color-changing and shape-shifting innovations
Science News Explores has a long-running series of stories about technology and invention, supported by the Lemelson Foundation. I love writing these
7 Tips for a Successful Interview
Have you ever talked to a rocket scientist or a nuclear physicist? I have. And it's so much fun. Here are my
New Article about the Power of Placebos
"This is better than anything I’ve seen written for adults. Much clearer and much more accurate." -Ted J. Kaptchuk.
Devices that Don’t Need Batteries
In two stories I wrote for Science News for Students recently, I had to face one of my biggest fears: electromagnetism. I
Diamonds, Jade, and More
Over the spring and summer, I wrote quite a few articles for Front Vision, an educational Chinese-language science magazine for kids and
What is Artificial Intelligence?
This is the second book about AI that I’ve written, but the first for a very young audience. It targets elementary school