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.
Can Dogs Benefit from Psychedelics? Here’s What the Latest Science Says
There might be a catnip for dogs after all.
Sasquatch Sunset Spotlights the Bizarre, Cult-Like World of Lazarus Taxa
These 10 animals are nearly as elusive as the Sasquatch.
Wellness Culture Today Forgot About One Giant Idea From the Original 1970s Movement
Wellness wasn’t all colonics and Goop cruises.
The Truth About Hypoallergenic Pets
These popular pets aren’t guaranteed to be allergy-friendly.
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.
This Specific Gene Could Be the Reason You’re Left-Handed
We know a little more about lefties.
You're Probably Drinking Too Much Water — Here's Why
Humans get about 20 percent of their water from food.
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).
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.
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.
The Ideal Dog Name, According to Science, Is Not What You Think
Your dog can learn the name Leia, or pretty much anything else.
“It Just Goes Against Everything Else That We’re Seeing:” Is Intermittent Fasting Linked to Bad Heart Health?
This research comes with some caveats.
This “Strange Thing” That Every Cat Has Under Its Belly Still Baffles Scientists
It’s just a dramatic word for “floppy tum.”
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.
Dune 2's Wildest Scene Has a Real-Life Counterpart on Earth
Take a fishing trip.
Should You Take Your Cat For a Walk? Shockingly, Yes
But take baby steps.
Watch These Ocean Predators Change Color As They Go In For the Kill
Marlins on the attack are a sight to behold.
Why Do Cats Hate Water? The Aversion Has A Simple Answer
Though water-averse, cats do know how to swim.
Should You Take Supplements? A Doctor Reveals the 2 That Are Worth It
Always talk to your doctor before starting anything new.
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.