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Emma Smith

Emma Smith

Emma Smith is a science/health journalist and adventurer. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, she developed a curiosity for the natural world. She writes about various ecosystems, their scientific processes and the animals that live within them. She is also passionate about covering the intersection between health and humans by bringing voices from marginalized communities into these stories. She has a B.A. in journalism from the University of Montana.

January 9, 2026

Patients, providers and advocates say they are worried about the future of treatment

December 1, 2025

Researchers project that coral reefs will not keep up with rising sea levels, reducing their ability to protect coast lines

November 18, 2025

Researchers warn that selenium pollution from Elk River Valley coal mines is seeping into Montana waterways

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