Jeanna Bryner

Jeanna Bryner

Live Science Editor-in-Chief

Jeanna served as editor-in-chief of Live Science. Previously, she was an assistant editor at Scholastic's Science World magazine. Jeanna has an English degree from Salisbury University, a master's degree in biogeochemistry and environmental sciences from the University of Maryland, and a graduate science journalism degree from New York University. She has worked as a biologist in Florida, where she monitored wetlands and did field surveys for endangered species. She also received an ocean sciences journalism fellowship from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Articles by: Jeanna Bryner

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Bowflex C7 bike deal: Save more than 30% on advanced spin bike

By Jeanna Bryner published

Deals Get on the right track in the new year with $500 off the super-equipped and powerful Bowflex C7 exercise bike.

Cheap adjustable dumbell: Bowflex SelectTech 552i Dumbbell

Save $100 on Bowflex adjustable dumbbells for the New Year

By Jeanna Bryner published

Deals Get 25% off this versatile set of Bowflex adjustable dumbbells and start the New Year with realistic fitness goals.

A herd of reindeers in the remote Yamalo-Nenets region of northern Russia on March 8, 2018.

Reindeer and Caribou: Facts about majestic deer

By Jeanna Bryner, Alina Bradford published

Reindeer and caribou are members of the deer family, and while they don't fly, they do have Rudolph's nose.

Bananas are packed with nutrients and provide a wide variety of health benefits.

Bananas: Facts, benefits and nutrition

By Daisy Dobrijevic, Jeanna Bryner, Jessie Szalay published

Reference Bananas are packed with nutrients and are good for your mental and physical health.

In this aerial view of Mayfield, Kentucky, homes are shown badly destroyed after a tornado ripped through the area overnight Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

How the 'deadly December tornado' carved a 250-mile path through 4 states

By Jeanna Bryner published

The death toll in Kentucky could exceed 70 from the record-breaking tornado.

Do you think any penguins looked up from Snow Hill Island on the Antarctic Peninsula to catch the total solar eclipse?

Rare total solar eclipse over Antarctica dazzles ... the penguins

By Jeanna Bryner published

Did any of the southern continent's waddling birds look up to catch the sky show?

Several covers of How it Works magazine overlapping each other

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By Jeanna Bryner published

Our sister publication, How It Works, is the action-packed magazine that’s bursting with the answers to your curious questions.

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Black Friday binoculars deals: Magnificent savings on Celestron, Nikon, Bushnell and more

By Jeanna Bryner last updated

These amazing Black Friday binoculars deals will have you stargazing and sightseeing for less.

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Best Black Friday science kit deals

By Jeanna Bryner published

Deal Find the perfect science kit deals for your child this holiday season.

Osmo deals: Child using Osmo with iPad

Best Osmo deals 2023: Save on educational fun

By Jeanna Bryner published

Don’t miss out on these Osmo deals for a fantastic STEM gift for any child

Great Cyber Monday earbuds deal on the Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are nearly 30% off for Cyber Monday

By Jeanna Bryner published

Deals Save an incredible $80 on the tried-and-true name in noise-cancelling — Bose.

Cyber Monday deal on SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbuds

Get 40% off Samsung Galaxy Earbuds for Cyber Monday savings

By Jeanna Bryner published

Deals This earbud deal saves you $70 on the Samsung Galaxy buds, which are packed with features.

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Save $100 on advanced Dyson Cool air purifier this Cyber Monday

By Jeanna Bryner published

Deals This sleek and high-tech Dyson air purifier is on sale for 25% off for Cyber Monday.

Hurricane Ida picks up steam in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Hurricane Ida could slam into Louisiana just shy of Category 5

By Jeanna Bryner published

Adults of the Asian giant hornet can be distinguished from other hornets by their big “cheeks” (which hold muscles for savage biting), teardrop-shaped eyes and a scalloped structure above the mandibles in between the eyes.

Invasive 'murder hornets' are officially back in the US

By Jeanna Bryner published

An invasive and destructive "murder hornet" has been spotted in Washington state for the first time this year, and the alien-looking insect was behaving accordingly — attacking a hive of paper wasps.

A home is engulfed in flames as the Dixie fire rages on in Greenville, California, on Aug. 5, 2021.

Dixie Fire becomes largest in California history

By Jeanna Bryner published

Burning through parched fuel like matchsticks, the Dixie Fire in Northern California has mushroomed in size this week to become the largest single wildfire in the state's history.

3D illustration of an asteroid flying past Earth

Asteroid the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza to fly (safely) by Earth Sunday

By Jeanna Bryner published

An asteroid about as long as the Great Pyramid of Giza is tall will make a "close" approach with Earth on Sunday (July 25), according to NASA calculations.

Indian Python swallowing a Spotted Deer, Yala National Park Sri Lanka.

Snake photos: Pythons swallow crocodiles and other animals … whole

By Jeanna Bryner published

Here's a look at the gruesome ways pythons take down their prey, from rats and mice to spotted deer and crocodiles. See photos of the snakes in action.

The New Shepard booster is shown here as it landed after New Shepard’s successful mission to space, the 15th launch of the vehicle that took place on . April 14, 2021.

Photos: Blue Origin's New Shepard mission to space

By Jeanna Bryner published

Here's a look at the Blue Origin New Shepard mission, with photos of the reusable rocket, capsule and a space mannequin.

The RaceTrack Playa in Death Valley National Park in California.

Death Valley hits 130 degrees, nearly breaking heat record

By Jeanna Bryner published

Temperatures over 120 degrees Fahrenheit are part of a "heat dome" scorching the western United States.

Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Tropical Storm Elsa churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast

By Jeanna Bryner published

Tropical Storm Elsa is approaching north Florida's Gulf Coast, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h).

Underwater photo of a great white shark.

Man survives attack by great white shark off California beach

By Jeanna Bryner published

A 6- to 8-foot-long great white shark bit the right leg of a 35-year-old man body-boarding off Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County, California, Saturday (June 26) morning.

A government employee photographed a UFO that hovered for 15 minutes near Holloman Air Development Center in New Mexico, on Dec.16, 1957.

Long-anticipated 'UFO report' finally released. No, it's not aliens.

By Jeanna Bryner published

The Pentagon has released a highly anticipated "UFO report" that does not implicate aliens in 144 UFO sightings. Here's what the report shows.

The SARS-CoV-2 virus invades human cells by attaching to ACE2 receptors on the surfaces of those cells.

Scientist recovers coronavirus gene sequences secretly deleted last year in Wuhan

By Jeanna Bryner published

A researcher in Seattle has dug up deleted files from Google Cloud that reveal 13 partial genetic sequences for some of the earliest cases of COVID-19 in Wuhan.

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Dive into LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian's Razor Crest starship is 40% off for Prime Day

By Jeanna Bryner published

This amazing LEGO Mandalorian Razor Crest kit is the perfect kit for the Star Wars fan in your life.

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