
Sara Hashemi
Sara Hashemi is a journalist and fact-checker covering environmental justice, climate and the intersection between science and society. Her work has appeared in Sierra, Smithsonian Magazine, Maisonneuve and more. She has a master's degree in science journalism from NYU.
Latest articles by Sara Hashemi

How do our brains wake up?
By Sara Hashemi published
How do we go from sound asleep to awake in the blink of an eye?

Why does Pluto have such a weird orbit?
By Sara Hashemi published
The dwarf planet has a strange orbit and tilt — what gives?

How do frogs breathe and drink through their skin?
By Sara Hashemi published
Frogs can breathe and drink through their thin skin — but how does that work?

When will the solar system die out?
By Sara Hashemi published
After the sun goes out, what will happen to the solar system — and how long will it last?

Why do elephants have big ears?
By Sara Hashemi published
Elephants have the largest ears in the animal kingdom, and there's a practical reason for that.
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