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Allie Wilkinson

Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Forbes, The New York Times, Nature, The Independent (UK), The Washington Post, Yahoo News, National Geographic, WIRED Magazine, Ars Technica, Scientific American and
Covers:  environmental health, ecology, science policy, conservation, environmental science, women in stem, technology, marine science, endangered species, climate change, scientific discoveries
Freelance science journalist. Formerly at @sciencenews. Award-winning baker.
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Demand for Bananas Puts Costa Rica's Caimans at Risk

Demand for Bananas Puts Costa Rica's Caimans at Risk

Bananas are big business for Costa Rica, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars each year. But the brigh…

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Mobile Robotic Lab Will Track Ocean Toxins

Mobile Robotic Lab Will Track Ocean Toxins

Harmful algal blooms can turn normal-looking shellfish into toxic payloads that, if eaten, can cause symptoms…

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Scientists create a "Dow Jones" for ocean health

Scientists create a "Dow Jones" for ocean health

Health can be assessed in many different ways-temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate are al…

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Certain coral species may be better adapted to deal with ocean acidification

Certain coral species may be better adapted to deal with ocean acidification

Corals may be better able to cope with ocean acidification than previously believed, according to new researc…

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Seeing red on eBay has buyers spending more green

Seeing red on eBay has buyers spending more green

Red-it's the color of arousal, aggression, and...higher eBay bids? According to a new study published in the …

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Scientists take a bird's eye view to prevent bird-aircraft collisions

Scientists take a bird's eye view to prevent bird-aircraft collisions

The audio recordings are stark. "Birds," the captain remarked. Thump. Thud. Then a shuddering sound was heard…

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Seafood at risk: Dispersed oil poses a long-term threat

Seafood at risk: Dispersed oil poses a long-term threat

The two-hour drive from New Orleans to Venice, La., is like cutting into a slice of apple pie-it's as America…

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Toxic threat to nature's nursery?

Toxic threat to nature's nursery?

Imagine building an incinerator next to a hospital nursery. That, critics say, is about what the Village of F…

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