Writing about science and technology for children and teens allows me to meet many researchers—from leading scientists to kids who design projects. Click the links if you’d like to read the full stories!
When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, no one knew how much oil was gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. An ingenious engineer uses a video and basic math to present astounding information to Congress and the world.
Can the thick, sweet syrup in gingerbread help us get rid of hazardous waste? Engineers pump ordinary molasses underground to restore a toxic waste site and bring a shopping center back to life.
Have you ever traveled 1,000 miles for lunch? Probably not. But parts of your breakfast, lunch or dinner probably traveled 1,000 miles to reach you. Click on this story to read about the trips common fruits make on the way to your lunchbox.
Intrigued by tornadoes, hurricanes, or blizzards? Take a short quiz to test your knowledge of extreme weather. Then check out the map to learn surprising facts about storms in the United States.
A high school student wonders how people will react when their cell phones are taken away. She wins a national prize for her science project—and learns a lot about human behavior in the process.
Feature Articles for General Interest Publications
As a freelance journalist, I enjoy writing feature articles about art, education, philanthropy, nutrition, technology, and travel. Click on the titles below to read these stories.