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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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What a jetlag app is teaching scientists about our sleep habits

According to the study, society dictates our bedtime; the sun dictates our wake time.

On May 6, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Scientists announce the discovery of strange hammerheaded reptile fossil

This discovery is a really important one.

On May 6, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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The curious case of orthorexia

Two researchers are fighting to bring attention to an unrecognized eating disorder.

On May 6, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Kinsey Reporter wants you to catalog your sex acts for science

It also hopes to de-stigmatize fetishes and track sexual assault.

On May 3, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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There is now a beetle named after Chewbacca

But it’s not because of its size.

On Apr 28, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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The Fermi paradox, and why we haven’t encountered aliens

Why it’s so vexing that we haven’t made alien contact.

On Apr 26, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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The science behind aphantasia

The fascinating condition we're beginning to understand.

On Apr 25, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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How Neeko Bonzini’s solar brands are transforming him

The artist uses sunlight and quartz to brand his clients, turning their bodies into works of art. In the process, he’s remaking himself and sending a message to his estranged daughter.

On Apr 24, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Help save the planet with these 5 apps

For the casual environmentalist.

On Apr 22, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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How the Internet is changing the English language

But do you even GAF, bro?

On Apr 17, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Canadian Prime Minister politely explains quantum computing

Should we really be that excited?

On Apr 16, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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This breakfast taco aboard the ISS actually looks pretty good

Tacos are great and all, but tacos in space are better.

On Apr 16, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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DIY drones might just be the future of rainforest conservation

They can use the drones to map out incursions on their territory.

On Apr 16, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Researchers turned to crowdfunding to complete a LSD study

It’s hard to get government funding for psychedelic studies

On Apr 14, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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‘Unseen City’ will open your eyes to the hidden natural world all around you

Once you've seen how squirrels and pigeons move, you'll always notice it.

On Apr 13, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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