Jeanna Bryner is managing editor of Scientific American. Previously she was editor in chief of Live Science and, prior to that, an editor at Scholastic's Science World magazine. Bryner 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, including the gorgeous Florida Scrub Jay. She also received an ocean sciences journalism fellowship from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. She is a firm believer that science is for everyone and that just about everything can be viewed through the lens of science.
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How to self-quarantine during coronavirus outbreakIf you are possibly sick with the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, here's how you can self-quarantine and isolate yourself to keep healthy people from getting sick.
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Polar bear photos: Stunning shots capture Earth's icons of climate changeOn International Polar Bear Day, let's celebrate the largest of the bear species with these magnificent polar bear photos.
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'Mad' Mike Hughes dies in rocket crashMad Mike Huges has died after crash-landing a homemade rocket Saturday.
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Punxsutawney Phil Says 'Early Spring.' Here's What Actual Weather Forecasters Say.The acclaimed and furry weather prognosticator failed to see his shadow. Is spring really around the corner?
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'Life's Little Mysteries' podcast is here! We'll answer intriguing (and weird) science questionsIt's here, the Life's Little Mysteries podcast has launched and we will answer all of your questions, big and small.
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In Photos: Devastating Look at Raging Wildfires in AustraliaThe wildfires in Australia are at epic proportions. Here's a look at the havoc these fires are wreaking on wildlife and entire ecosystems.
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The 100 Best Science Photos of 2019Here are 100 of our favorite science photos of 2019.
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12 Times Science Proved the World Is Amazing in 2019Here's a look at the gems science turned up in 2019.
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The Most Amazing Science Images of the WeekHere's a look at the stunning science photos released this week.
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In Photos: Mice Brutally Attack and Devour Albatross on Gough IslandHouse mice that were introduced to Gough Island in the South Atlantic are attacking and killing both adult and baby albatross.
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National Geographic STEM Kits on Sale Now: Dinosaur Figures, Microscopes & MoreDeals Get up to 20% off National Geographic STEM science kits, including dinosaur dig sets, microscopes and more.
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Welcome to Live Science's Forums!Check out Live Science's forums, where you can ask questions and discuss all things science!
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Ozone Hole Over Antarctica Shrinks to Record-Small SizeThe ozone hole over Antarctica has shrunk to its smallest size yet. Here's why.
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This 'Doomsday' Plane Was Designed to Survive a Nuclear Attack. A Bird Just Took It Down.This Navy craft is meant to communicate with nuclear forces in the event of a nuclear war. And a bird strike just grounded it.
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3 Scientists Win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Developing the Lithium-Ion BatteryThree scientists have won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the lithium-ion battery that powers everything from smartphones to electric cars.
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Nobel Prize in Physics Honors Scientists Who Transformed Our Ideas About the CosmosThe Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to three scientists for unraveling the structure and history of the universe and for changing our perspective of Earth’s place in it.
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Trio Wins Nobel Prize in Medicine for Figuring Out 'One of Life's Most Essential Adaptive Processes'This year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded jointly to three scientists who figured out how cells sense and adapt to changes in levels of oxygen.
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Just 2 Labs in the World House Smallpox. The One in Russia Had an Explosion.A fire reportedly broke out yesterday (Sept. 16) after an explosion at a secret lab in Russia, one of only two places in the world where the variola virus that causes smallpox is kept.
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Animal Camo: Can You Find the Animals Hiding Out in These Images?Animals are amazing hiders, using their camouflaged coats to blend in with their environments and appear invisible.
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Hurricane Dorian Intensifies Again, Headed Toward CarolinasHurricane Dorian has strengthened to a Category 3 storm, with sustained winds reaching 115 mph (185 km/h), and it's barreling up the U.S. East Coast.
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Photos: Hurricane Dorian Leaves Devastation in Its WakeHere's a look at the damage wreaked by the monstrous Hurricane Dorian.
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Extremely Dangerous Hurricane Dorian Expected to Make Close Shave with FloridaHurricane Dorian is starting to make a turn toward the northwest and is expected to move dangerously close to the east coast of Florida later today (Sept. 3) and tomorrow.
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Where Will Hurricane Dorian Make Landfall?Hurricane Dorian's track has been tricky to predict with certainty. Here's where it could make U.S. landfall.
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Why Is Hurricane Dorian's Path So Tricky to Predict?The hard-to-pin-down track is primarily due to an atmospheric steering wheel, which Dorian lost along its rise to Category 5.
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