
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

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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