
Dani Leviss
Dani Leviss is a freelance science writer and fact-checker based in New Jersey. She often covers water, animals, art, chemistry and technology. She has written for Scholastic, Hakai Magazine, IEEE Earthzine and News-O-Matic. Dani has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Drew University in New Jersey. She also has a master's degree in science journalism from New York University.
Latest articles by Dani Leviss

Why does pooping feel so good?
By Dani Leviss published
Here's the science behind why going number two can bring a sense of relief.

Why do avocados turn brown so quickly — and are they OK to eat at that point?
By Dani Leviss published
Why do avocados turn brown in a flash? The answer is in the air.

Why do dogs have cold noses?
By Dani Leviss last updated
It's possible that a pup's cold, wet nose acts as an infrared sensor.

How will sea levels change with climate change?
By Dani Leviss published
Sea level changes are not happening uniformly across Earth's oceans. Here's why.

How do fax machines work?
By Dani Leviss published
The first fax machine used telegraph lines and was patented 33 years before Alexander Graham Bell's famous first phone call.
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