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.

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

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

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

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

Wanna see my vomeronasal organ?

It's not just for penises

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

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

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