Kate Horowitz

Joined: Jan 16, 2014

Kate Horowitz is a science writer. She writes about pretty much everything, but especially likes to bring readers' attention to squishy, underrated organisms; chronic illness and disability; bodily functions; animal cognition; parasites; and the Moon. She lives in Washington, D.C., where she takes lots of walks and ogles other people's dogs.

A little jab and some arm soreness is way easier to handle than getting the flu.

Tears are a treat for some butterfly species.

Anxiety is a normal feeling to experience.

The little pinprick spots on apples, pears, and potatoes are called lenticels, and they’re very important.

Scientists say feeling too warm can make people less likely to cooperate with or help others.

We associate left-handedness with intelligence, out-of-the-box thinking, and artistic talent. But are these flattering generalizations backed up by science?

Nellie Bly, pioneer of investigative journalism,

Clever, gifted, and fearless, Nellie Bly—who was born on May 5, 1864—inspired both journalistic and social change in the late 19th century.

Not quite a Brundlefly, but still too close for comfort.

Learn more about how common house flies eat (and poop), plus what’s really going on when one of them ends up in your dinner.

Bridesmaid traditions can get pretty bizarre, but the real reason behind why they usually wear the same dress is perhaps the most fascinating of all.

Whether you’re at a hotel on a business trip or crashing at a relative’s house for the holidays, getting quality sleep on the first few nights can be a challenge. Here’s why.

If you’re eating a healthy and balanced diet, you may not need extra vitamins.

Too much of anything, even a helpful or healthy thing, can hurt you. Medication? Definitely. Water? Absolutely. Exercise? You bet. Vitamins? Quite possibly.