Elana Spivack

Elana Spivack reports on science and health for Inverse from New York City. Other bylines include Scientific American, Popular Science, and more. Elana has a Masters in Journalism from NYU Science Health Environmental Reporting Program. When not reporting, she contributes satire to McSweeney's, Reductress, and others. You can find her published work at elanaspivack.com and her tweets under @elanaspivack.

Pet Science

Can Dogs Benefit from Psychedelics? Here’s What the Latest Science Says

There might be a catnip for dogs after all.

ByElana Spivack
Reel Science

Sasquatch Sunset Spotlights the Bizarre, Cult-Like World of Lazarus Taxa

These 10 animals are nearly as elusive as the Sasquatch.

ByElana Spivack
Detox

Wellness Culture Today Forgot About One Giant Idea From the Original 1970s Movement

Wellness wasn’t all colonics and Goop cruises.

ByElana Spivack
Pet Science

The Truth About Hypoallergenic Pets

These popular pets aren’t guaranteed to be allergy-friendly.

ByElana Spivack
Detox

These 2 Distinct Symptoms Will Reveal Whether You Have a Cold or Allergies

These two very different symptoms will likely indicate exactly what you are dealing with.

ByElana Spivack
Health

This Specific Gene Could Be the Reason You’re Left-Handed

We know a little more about lefties.

ByElana Spivack
Detox

You're Probably Drinking Too Much Water — Here's Why

Humans get about 20 percent of their water from food.

ByElana Spivack
Pet Science

Does Your Dog Know What a Baby Is? A Canine Expert Has a Surprising Answer

Turns out your dog may not know a baby from a chew toy (yikes).

ByElana Spivack
Health

A Rare Set of Teeth From the Bronze Age Uncovered Clues About Ancient Diets

Here is a look at the human mouth from another millennium.

ByElana Spivack
Detox

This Odd Yet Common Nighttime Habit Has Stumped Sleep Researchers

You’re more likely to wake up at certain points in the night than others.

ByElana Spivack
Pet Science

The Ideal Dog Name, According to Science, Is Not What You Think

Your dog can learn the name Leia, or pretty much anything else.

ByElana Spivack
Health

“It Just Goes Against Everything Else That We’re Seeing:” Is Intermittent Fasting Linked to Bad Heart Health?

This research comes with some caveats.

ByElana Spivack
Pet Science

This “Strange Thing” That Every Cat Has Under Its Belly Still Baffles Scientists

It’s just a dramatic word for “floppy tum.”

ByElana Spivack
Pet Science

This Common Household Cleaner Puts Puppies at Risk, a Veterinary Toxicologist Says

Many cleaning products contain chemicals that, in large enough amounts, can be toxic to animals.

ByElana Spivack
Science

Dune 2's Wildest Scene Has a Real-Life Counterpart on Earth

Take a fishing trip.

ByElana Spivack
Pet Science

Should You Take Your Cat For a Walk? Shockingly, Yes

But take baby steps.

ByElana Spivack
Animals

Watch These Ocean Predators Change Color As They Go In For the Kill

Marlins on the attack are a sight to behold.

ByElana Spivack
Pet Science

Why Do Cats Hate Water? The Aversion Has A Simple Answer

Though water-averse, cats do know how to swim.

ByElana Spivack
Detox

Should You Take Supplements? A Doctor Reveals the 2 That Are Worth It

Always talk to your doctor before starting anything new.

ByElana Spivack
Science

Should I Give My Cat A Bath? A Veterinarian Explains Why Cats Can Skip Them

The average healthy pet cat, indoor or outdoor, won’t need a bath.

ByElana Spivack