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Bailey Bedford

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College Park, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Smithsonian Magazine
Covers:  I enjoy covering all aspects of science and specialize in covering physics research.

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I am a freelance science journalist and science communicator for the Joint Quantum Institute at the University of Maryland.

As a child, I loved hearing and telling stories, but I struggled with spelling and reading. Then, when I was nine years old, I discovered the captivating adventures and mysteries of fantasy stories and began reading on my own. After that, I plowed through books, even taking them out to the playground to read during recess. Later, a diagnosis of dyslexia helped me understan…

Bailey Bedford’s Journalist Portfolio

Illustrating Casual Sexism in Science - Eos

Illustrating Casual Sexism in Science - Eos

An introduction to a colorful project to use comic strips to highlight the sexism that is common in science.

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Saving This Rare Whale Skeleton was a Dirty Job

Saving This Rare Whale Skeleton was a Dirty Job

The Smithsonian welcomes a rare whale skeleton that was found dead on an island in the Florida Everglades. Th…

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Rain can increase the risk of car crashes even if it's light: Study

Rain can increase the risk of car crashes even if it's light: Study

Driving in a downpour carries obvious risks, but a new study highlights how even light precipitation can incr…

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New system to give Californians time to get ready for earthquake

New system to give Californians time to get ready for earthquake

A look into the ShakeAlert, earthquake-warning system for California, Oregon and Washington. After more than …

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Foundational Step Shows Quantum Computers Can Be Better Than the Sum of Their Parts

Foundational Step Shows Quantum Computers Can Be Better Than the Sum of Their Parts

Pobody's nerfect-not even the indifferent, calculating bits that are the foundation of computers. But JQI Fel…

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How Elaborate Cakes Make Science Sweet

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By Bailey Bedford, Eric Hollinger
| Smithsonian Magazine Verified
Cakes are the perfect centerpiece of a celebration. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a wedding or National Cake Day, a sweet slice of cake makes any event special. At the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, one archeologist has made cakes the highlight of the anthropology department’s annual holiday party. For many at the museum, the cakes have become a holiday tradition that they look forward to with anticipation. But the cakes aren’t just delicious.
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