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.
An Infectious Disease Doctor Reveals the Only Covid-19 Factor Everyone Should Track In 2024
Focus on the genetic clusters rather than each individual variant.
These Researchers Cooked Like Neanderthals for Science
Cooking with a flint flake isn’t as easy at Neanderthals make it look.
A Mathematician Brilliantly Argues Why Pi Day Should Actually Be in July
22/7 > 3.14
You Should Be Gentle Parenting Your Pet, An Animal Behavior Expert Reveals
It turns out that gentle parenting might actually be the most effective way to redirect a dog’s undesirable behavior.
How Olympic Breakers Exploit Physics For Gold
The newest Olympic sport is a master class in bending physics to your will. Here’s how the athletes pull it off.
Scientists Discover A Lost Truth About What Actually Happened At Pompeii
Recent findings in the heart of Pompeii paint a picture of even more catastrophe, one that may have permitted survivors — at least temporarily.
Can Dogs Get Heat Stroke? A Veterinarian Reveals the Breeds Most At Risk
Paying attention to how you feel will help you understand how your dog feels.
This Newly Discovered Hormone Disrupts What We Know About Women’s Bone Health
Maternal brain hormone spurs bone growth in lactating mice, studies show.
Should You Feed Your Dog Vegetables? An Animal Nutritionist Reveals the Ultimate Pet Food Hack
Keep treats within 5 to 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories.
A Groundbreaking Prosthetic Lets Amputees Literally Control Their Limb with Their Brain
This limb navigates obstacles more easily than traditional prostheses, a trial shows.
The Aliens from 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Most Closely Resemble This Shocking Animal
Don’t worry, they don’t hunt humans.
What Colors Can Dogs See? An Animal Eye Doctor Debunks A Pervasive Myth About Dog Vision
Your dog can lead a perfectly happy life without seeing reds and greens.
This Ingenious Trick Could Help Your Solitary Cat Adapt to a New Pet
Take things slow.
The Human Body Can’t Combat Extreme Heat Forever — Here’s When Things Break Down
Relentless heat can take a toll on the human body.
6,000 Years Ago, Scientists Find A Neolithic Society Treated Immigrants As Equals
Isotopic analysis reveals what may have been an egalitarian farming society in Switzerland.
Can You Really Build Up A Tolerance to Weed? Yes, And It Could Be A Good Thing
It's possible to build up a tolerance to marijuana, but cannabis tolerance isn't always a bad thing in a medicinal context.
Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers? A Veterinarian Reveals the Forgotten Reason
Whiskers are extremely specialized hairs.
This Popular Longevity Diet Has Been Around Since At Least the Bronze Age
Sans diet culture.
MDMA’s Future As A Treatment For PTSD Is In Question
While this will slow MDMA’s pharmaceutical arrival to the U.S., the rejection isn’t necessarily permanent.
The First Few Weeks of Exercise Are Often Excruciatingly Painful — Here’s What’s Actually Causing It
The challenge behind the first three weeks comes down to your body learning that it needs to be up for the task.
