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Polina Porotsky
Polina Porotsky
Polina is a New York based nerd, interested in nutrition, consciousness, and fashion. Originally from Russia and Latvia, she moved to the US to get a degree in neuroscience from Columbia and live out her Carrie Bradshaw fantasy (which turned out to be just that, a fantasy).
Polina Porotsky • November 22, 2019
A museum illustrator creates art out of science.
Polina Porotsky • July 17, 2019
Satellites have come to play a vital part in our world, from providing Internet to monitoring Arctic glaciers.
Polina Porotsky • June 20, 2019
Shells tell a story of evolution that spans over millions of years
Polina Porotsky • May 1, 2019
Researchers are racing to preserve coral larvae for future restoration projects — and cryopreservation could be one solution
Polina Porotsky • February 28, 2019
The first gene-edited babies have stirred ethical debate — as well as biological concern
Polina Porotsky • February 22, 2019
Our sense of disgust of eating insects is largely cultural, and there could be benefits to overcoming our ick
Polina Porotsky • February 4, 2019
They don’t have dating apps, so birds find another way to find a mate
Polina Porotsky • January 18, 2019
Or, the story of how Einstein was right even when he was wrong
Polina Porotsky • December 18, 2018
Ballerinas have to learn to dance on the tips of their toes. Thankfully, they have special shoes to help them along
Polina Porotsky • December 10, 2018
Advocates say moms don't get enough support from hospitals as they attempt the tricky and painful task of breastfeeding their newborns.