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Elana Spivack

Elana Spivack

Elana Spivack is a science writer in New York City. When not on deadline, she enjoys salsa dancing, bike riding and befriending bodega cats.

December 13, 2021

What makes YInMn Blue, the first new blue pigment in 200 years, so special?

December 8, 2021

Traditional burials are surprisingly hard on the environment, and suitable real estate is limited.

July 12, 2021

Tim Kovar imparts wisdom about tree climbing techniques and preservation to his students, who range from children to grown biologists.

November 30, 2020

According to the CDC, there's about 20 million new STIs each year, and half of them are among 15-24 year olds

November 23, 2020

Wanna see my vomeronasal organ?

November 16, 2020

It's not just for penises

November 9, 2020

"Asexual" and "aromantic" are identities that in themselves contain multitudes

November 2, 2020

"The goal is to de-gender reproductive health," said the lead author on an acceptability trial for a male oral contraceptive

October 26, 2020

When it comes to sex chromosomes, there's more to it than XX or XY

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