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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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Ever wonder how long a light-year really is?

And why do astronomers use parsecs?

On Aug 4, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Olympic attendees are offered free porn to prevent Zika—but is it necessary?

Research suggests condoms and dental dams are also good preventative measures.

On Aug 3, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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We had arachnologists fact-check Lil B’s tweets about spiders

There's one thing that everyone can agree on: Spiders are hella cool.

On Aug 2, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Baylor University threatened to tell sexual assault victims’ parents about alcohol and drug use, report says

Such activities are a breach in the University’s code of conduct

On Jul 31, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Rapper Lil B is sort of right about spiders

We know at least some species can remember 'locations and things.'

On Jul 31, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Jack White makes a world first by playing vinyl record in space

Just because he can.

On Jul 31, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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5 percent of Americans view independent presidential candidate Harambe favorably

Also, Hillary is doing better.

On Jul 31, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Web-based medical research still misses minorities, low-income people, study finds

Low-income, poorly educated, and people of color are critically underrepresented in medical research that could benefit them.

On Jul 29, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Scientists name totally awesome new ants after ‘Game of Thrones’ dragons

Cower before Drogon and Viserion!

On Jul 28, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Scientists discover a new way space can kill you

Astronauts have a new health problem to worry about.

On Jul 28, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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How many calories do you burn playing Pokémon Go?

Depends on how much you Pokéstop-and-go

On Jul 26, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Can toothpaste actually cure zits?

The old wives' tale gets a debunking.

On Jul 24, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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The copyright question behind Obama’s recent publication in a medical journal

#ObamaJAMA highlights a loophole in copyright law.

On Jul 20, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

Is Vaping bad for you

What do e-cigarettes do to your lungs?

The results are in.

On Jul 20, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey, Phillip Tracy

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New ruling on sonar use is a big victory for whales

The ocean should be much quieter now.

On Jul 19, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey