Kathryn Hulick | Science News for Students

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Kathryn Hulick

Kathryn Hulick

Kathryn Hulick is a freelance writer, editor and former Peace Corps volunteer. After returning home from two years of teaching English in Kyrgyzstan, Hulick decided to pursue writing for kids. She now writes regularly for Science News for Students and Muse magazine. She has also published numerous nonfiction books on topics such as video games, artificial intelligence, energy technology and dinosaurs.

Hulick’s favorite part of writing about science is getting to speak with researchers in many different fields. Once, she spoke with an expert on parallel universes while he was shoveling snow from his driveway. Another time, she called a biologist who was out in the field in Africa, watching a herd of elephants.

In addition to writing, she enjoys hiking, gardening, painting and reading. Hulick lives in Massachusetts with her husband, son and dog.

Kathryn's Content

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muddy dog

Dogs bring dirt into our homes. And that can be a good thing, scientists find. Kids that grow up in homes with dogs can be healthier. Pets are just one unexpected source of health-promoting germs.

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 Health
Good germs lurk in gross places
The secret superpowers of poop, dog drool and snot
Minecraft screen

Playing video games such as Minecraft can help sharpen communication skills, resourcefulness and the ability to adapt to changing situations, a new study finds.

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 Behavior
Video games level up life skills
Playing games in a group can strengthen abilities such as communication and resourcefulness
insulin shot

Some people with diabetes must give themselves shots of medication every day. The injections contain a hormone called insulin. This keeps their blood sugar level from rising too high. But researchers are inventing shot-free ways to control diabetes.

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 Health
Tiny spongelike machines sop up blood sugar
In mice, microscopic devices patrol the bloodstream to treat diabetes
Ember goby
 Ecosystems
Camera catches new fish species — as it’s eaten!
Invasive lionfish appear to threaten deep-reef species
crime scene sample
 Science & Society
Cool Jobs: New tools to solve crimes
Meet three researchers developing cutting-edge forensic techniques
underwater robot
 Robotics
Underwater robot vacuums up lionfish
It could remove the invasive ecosystem bullies from coral reefs and move them onto dinner plates