Kathiann Kowalski

Freelance Writer

Kathiann Kowalski loves talking with scientists and engineers about their work and why it matters. And she loves getting into the field — whether that’s at a lab, in a research forest, at a drilling site or on a research boat. She has written more than 700 articles, plus 25 books for young people. “There’s always something new happening — and something new to learn,” she says.

 

Kathi graduated from Hofstra University in New York and got her law degree from Harvard Law School in Massachusetts. She previously practiced environmental law with a large firm. Kathi enjoys hiking, sewing, reading and travel.

All Stories by Kathiann Kowalski

  1. Materials Science

    One day, your sunscreen may be made from DNA

    A new approach to sunscreen could use a thin layer of DNA to protect skin cells — and hopefully prevent cancer.

  2. Materials Science

    U.S. Army is developing high-tech underwear

    A new fabric could warm the skin of active soldiers in cold climates. At the same time, it could soak away sweat that might otherwise cause chills.

  3. Psychology

    Warnings may help flag fake news, but they also backfire

    Warning that a news story may be false can help people avoid being duped by hoaxes — but not as much as you might think, according to a new study.

  4. Tech

    Spying on brains in action

    New tools let scientists see inside the brain and nervous system as their research subjects move around.

  5. Chemistry

    Recycling urine may be a way to boost plant growth

    A new chemical method makes nutrient-rich fertilizers from human urine.

  6. Physics

    Disabilities don’t stop these experts in science and tech

    People with disabilities are as varied as the careers some of them pursue in science, technology, engineering and math.

  7. Science & Society

    Deaf students can overcome hurdles to careers in STEM

    Classroom tactics to help deaf students may also pay big benefits for students who hear just fine.

  8. Health & Medicine

    Racial discrimination may aggravate asthma, study finds

    Kids who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to develop a hard-to-treat form of asthma. New data suggest the stress of bigotry can affect the immune system, potentially making the disease worse.

  9. Animals

    Bee hotels are open for business

    Bee hotels are creating a buzz in conservation and research by offering nesting places for wild bees.

  10. Environment

    Tiny air pollutants inflame airways and harm heart

    New studies show how tiny bits of air pollution, called particulate matter, can lead to health problems ranging from chronic runny noses to heart disease.

  11. Tech

    How to safely watch a solar eclipse

    Certified safety glasses are a must for protecting your eyes when looking at the sun. Here’s how to safely enjoy a solar eclipse, like the one on August 21, 2017.

  12. Tech

    Father and son harness magnetic fields for new type of 3-D printing

    A dad and his son have developed a new 3-D printing method in their basement. It harnesses pulsed magnetic fields to build metal objects one tiny aluminum drop at a time.