Abby Wilson

Abby Wilson

Live Science Contributor

Abby Wilson is a London-based freelance journalist with experience writing about the intersections of technology, health and the environment. Her work has appeared in The Week, New York Daily News, Homes & Gardens, and Better Homes & Gardens, among other outlets. She has a master's degree in investigative journalism from City St George's, University of London, and a bachelor's degree in journalism from New York University.

Latest articles by Abby Wilson

Do people dream in color or black and white?

By Abby Wilson published

Whether we report having dreams in color or in black and white may be influenced by the media we watch, or perhaps that simply influences the way we remember them.

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Dreams
Illustration of the solar system, showing the paths of the eight major planets as they orbit the Sun, plus the asteroids and comets. The four inner planets are, from inner to outer, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. The four outer planets are, inner to outer, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Which planets are the youngest and oldest in our solar system?

By Abby Wilson published

There are a couple of ways that scientists can date planets, so which planets formed first in our solar system?

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Planets

Why do caffeine withdrawal headaches hurt so much?

By Abby Wilson published

It's still largely a mystery why caffeine withdrawal causes headaches, but researchers have a few ideas.

Health