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.
Iceland’s Yule Lads Bring Gifts, Steal Meat
Why Do Prunes Make You Poop?
Why Can’t You Pump Your Own Gas in New Jersey?
8 Adorable Animals That Are Surprisingly Violent
They’re cute. They’re cuddly. But beware: these undeniably adorable animals are dangerous.
Why Are There No Snakes in Ireland?
Legend tells of St. Patrick using the power of his faith to drive all of Ireland’s snakes into the sea. It’s an impressive image, but there’s no way it could have happened.
6 Surprising Facts About Quokkas
You’ve seen photos of quokkas. But what are they? How do you pronounce their name? And are they really that happy-go-lucky?
10 Animals Whose Poop Comes With Perks
Sometimes animal poop does double (ahem) duty.
Honeybees Go "Whoop!" When They Bump Into Each Other
They make the adorable sound with their wings when they're startled. You can listen to them for yourself.
Are Left-Handed People Really More Creative?
We associate left-handedness with intelligence, out-of-the-box thinking, and artistic talent. But are these flattering generalizations backed up by science?
Remembering Nellie Bly, Rabblerouser and 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.
A Dad Invented an App That Lets Parents Freeze Their Kids' Phones Until They Text Back
Worried about your kid’s whereabouts? ReplyASAP is one way to get their attention.
6 Radiant Facts About Irène Joliot-Curie
Marie Curie’s elder daughter had a brilliant and tragic career of her own.
7 Disgusting Things Butterflies Eat
Blood, sweat, and tears (and a few other choice substances): It’s all on the menu.
Why Is Pee Yellow?
It is possible for urine to be different colors. But yellow pee is a sign that your body is healthy.
9 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of a Shark Week Cinematographer
Here's the one thing they've never been able to film.