
Robert Roy Britt
Robert is an independent health and science journalist and writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a former editor-in-chief of Live Science with over 20 years of experience as a reporter and editor. He has worked on websites such as Space.com and Tom's Guide, and is a contributor on Medium, covering how we age and how to optimize the mind and body through time. He has a journalism degree from Humboldt State University in California.
Latest articles by Robert Roy Britt

What the Heck Is This?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Another interesting image that's hard to identify.

What the Heck Is This?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Another close-up of an interesting image.

What the Heck Is This?
By Robert Roy Britt published
You can see what it is. But what's going on?

What the Heck Is This?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Another strange image for you to figure out.

What the Heck Is This?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Another strange image for you to figure out.

What the Heck Is This?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Another strange image for you to figure out.

What the Heck Is This?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Another strange image for you to figure out.

What the Heck Is This?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Today's groovy image is really out of this world.

What the Heck Is This?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Another image, or part of one, for you to identify.

Attacks Mount on Teaching of Evolution
By Robert Roy Britt published
Politicians in seven states have tried to introduce creationism in classrooms this year.
Letter to Readers: What's New at LiveScience
By Jeanna Bryner, Robert Roy Britt published
The new look is more than skin deep. Find out what we're up to.
1,000 Birds Fall from Arkansas Sky in Hitchcockian Scene
By Robert Roy Britt published
Strange and spooky even has residents on edge.

Could New York City Handle a Hurricane?
By Remy Melina, Robert Roy Britt published
Officials are warning that the Hurricane Earl may swing by the U.S. East Coast before curving back out to sea. What would happen if a major hurricane struck New York City?

Natural Disasters: Top 10 U.S. Threats
By Robert Roy Britt published
While war and automobiles kill more people than nature, find out what natural disasters top scientists' worry lists.

Chili Peppers Might Fight Fat
By Robert Roy Britt published
The stuff that makes chili peppers hot, capsaicin, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup.

Baseball Science: Perfect Baserunning Path Revealed
By Robert Roy Britt published
The best baserunning path is curved, not straight.
iPad Shortages Reported as Demand Soars
By Robert Roy Britt published
Some stores are out of iPads. Other have only one model.

13 Glaring iPad Shortcomings
By Ker Than, Robert Roy Britt published
The iPad shows great promise. It's thin and sleek and not like any other gadget out there. It was also more hyped than any new device in recent memory. But is it worth buying?

Why Do We Need Leap Year?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Those of you who get paid every other Friday might get three paychecks this month.

What Triggers an Avalanche?
By Robert Roy Britt published
The typical avalanche, traveling at 80 mph, is anything but fluffy and rarely triggered by noise.

Can Snakes See Well?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Generally they can see shapes but not details.
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