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Cynthia McKelvey


Cynthia McKelvey covered the health and science for the Daily Dot until 2017. She earned a graduate degree in science communication from the University of California Santa Cruz in 2014. Her work has appeared in Gizmodo, Scientific American Mind, and Mic.com.

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Why Cephalopod Week blows Shark Week out of the water

You might actually learn something from #CephalopodWeek.

On Jun 26, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Giant lake vortex opens up in Texas

It was large enough to swallow up a boat.

On Jun 25, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Scientists discover head of extinct worm Hallucigenia

They put a pretty cute face on this otherwise terrifyingly bizarre creature.

On Jun 25, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Your sleeping habits are terrible—do this instead

Put down the phone and get some sleep, man.

On Jun 24, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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An upcoming documentary is spreading dangerous lies about birth control

Many claim that hormonal contraception is dangerous. But in reality, it's quite safe and effective.

On Jun 23, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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How cancer-killing nanobots are swimming their way into our hearts

They’re the cutest little cancer killers

On Jun 19, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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The science behind why we always miss what’s under our noses

On the case with a curated rundown of YouTube explainers.

On Jun 18, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Chris Pratt talks to paleontologist Jack Horner about ‘Jurassic World’

Monsters, asteroids, and fossilized poop.

On Jun 18, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Scientists make slight progress on translating brain waves to text

We're still a long way away from anything scary.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Researchers film wild deep sea creatures near Galapagos Islands

Extreme living conditions make for some wacky animals.

On Jun 16, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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See the incredible force of a woodpecker’s peck in slow motion

It shows just how strong the force of impact of banging your face into a tree really is.

On Jun 16, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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This footage of exploding plants is astonishing and kinda hot

All we need now is someone to set this to 'Baby Got Back.'

On Jun 15, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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This cyborg-style prosthetic leg lets its wearer feel again

Renewed sensation aids in walking and relieving phantom limb pain, researchers say.

On Jun 15, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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No, booze won’t help you live to be 100—but this might

Let’s give a little credit to genetics, modern medicine, and luck.

On Jun 12, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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15-year-old British boy discovers a planet during a work-study internship

It’s going to be hard for future interns to top this whiz kid.

On Jun 12, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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