Articles by Tyler Santora, Live Science Contributor

Tyler Santora is the Health & Science Editor at Fatherly and a Colorado-based freelance science journalist who covers everything related to science, health and the environment, particularly in relation to marginalized communities. They have written for Popular Science, Scientific American, Business Insider and more. Tyler graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's degree in biology and New York University with a master's in science journalism.

Articles by: Tyler Santora

Most mammal species exist for 1 million to 2 million years.

How long do most species last before going extinct?

By Tyler Santora published 8 November 20

Some species last longer than others, but what's the average?

Do camels really have water in their humps?

By Tyler Santora published 25 October 20

How do camels quench their thirst in the desert?

Toilet paper was a hot commodity in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What did people use before toilet paper was invented?

By Tyler Santora published 20 September 20

What did people use instead of toilet paper? Seashells, tapestries, wooden sticks and more.

Fires may have made humans more social by giving them a place to gather around.

When did humans discover how to use fire?

By Tyler Santora published 8 August 20

Fire influenced the evolution of humanity.

A cooler for transporting human organ donation.

What happens to your body when you're an organ donor?

By Tyler Santora published 2 August 20

With organ donation, the death of one person can lead to the survival of many others. But when a donor dies, how do doctors save their organs for transplantation?

Is it safe to use hair dye?

By Tyler Santora published 6 July 20

Hair can be dyed at home or at a salon. Is one safer than the other?

This cute girl did not get the memo about face touching.

Why is it so hard not to touch your face?

By Tyler Santora published 28 March 20

People often touch their faces when they're anxious, embarrassed, stressed or even when they're feeling just fine.

Can subliminal messaging prompt moviegoers to buy drinks and snacks?

Does subliminal messaging really work?

By Tyler Santora published 14 March 20

Does this advertising technique actually work?

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