Katharine Gammon
Katharine Gammon is a freelance science writer based in Santa Monica, California, who writes about environment, science, and parenting. You can find her on X (formerly known as Twitter) @kategammon.
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What’s Your City’s Hoofprint?
A new study measures the impact meat eating has on the planet, one city at a time
November 26, 2025
The Pizzly Bears and Grue Jays of the Future
How climate change favors new hybrid species
October 9, 2025
How Heat Hurts Teamwork
Even small increases in heat can make teamwork harder—especially when groups are mixed.
July 16, 2025
Sleep Has No Magic Number
People who sleep according to their culture’s norms are healthier overall
June 18, 2025
When Earth Was a Pale Green Dot
The planet’s first photosynthesizers dined on green light
April 15, 2025
The Surprising History of Scientific Ballooning in 11 Missions
It started with farm animals—now it's revealing secrets of the cosmos
March 27, 2025
What Megalodons Tell Us About Gigantism
The biggest predator ever to have lived was a skinny beast
March 11, 2025











