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Elena Kazamia

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Covers:  scientific discoveries, biology, environmental science, polar science, ocean science, medical research, sustainability

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Elena Kazamia’s Biography

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I'm a science writer covering the intersection of science and art, molecular biology, genetics, conservation science and more.
I have a master's in conservation from UCL and a PhD in plant sciences from the university of Cambridge, both in the UK.

Elena Kazamia’s Journalist Portfolio

Geoengineering the ocean - a viable solution to our climate crisis?

Geoengineering the ocean - a viable solution to our climate crisis?

This case study is written by Dr Elena Kazamia, who is a Research Scientist at the Institut de Biologie de l'…

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The Universal Clock of Aging - Nautilus

The Universal Clock of Aging - Nautilus

When Gertrude Stein famously quipped that "we are always the same age inside," she certainly wasn't referring…

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Uncharted

Uncharted

The idea of a low-emissions expedition took seed five years ago when the women, who knew each other from shar…

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"The Killing of Animals Is a Matter of Pride"

"The Killing of Animals Is a Matter of Pride"

In Kenya, a group of conservation scientists confront the cultural tradition of an indigenous tribe.

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"The Killing of Animals Is a Matter of Pride"

"The Killing of Animals Is a Matter of Pride"

In Kenya, a group of conservation scientists confront the cultural tradition of an indigenous tribe.

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Can We Stop Time in the Body?

Can We Stop Time in the Body?

Inside the "out there" quest for a drug that would help doctors save lives before it's too late.

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Coral Reefs Are at a Tipping Point

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By Elena Kazamia
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When I slide off the tiny panga, the water feels warmer than the air. It is late January in the Caribbean, and I am about to snorkel around a patch of reef immediately off the coast of Puerto Morelos in Mexico, a fishing village south of Cancun, the buzzy hub for tourists on the Yucatan Peninsula. I’m at the northernmost point of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system, which extends for 700 miles and runs the coastline of four nations.
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How Poop Could Save the Giraffe Original

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By Elena Kazamia
| Nautilus Verified
It kind of looks like a Hershey’s kiss,” says Jenna Stacy-Dawes. She is talking about giraffe poop. The scat are surprisingly small for an animal that can grow to the height of two stacked basketball hoops in adulthood. The best samples are at the top of the pile, she tells the team of researchers assembled before her in a field camp in Kenya. That preserves the outermost layer, the part that rubs against the animal’s intestines. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now .
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The Dark Matter of Food

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By Elena Kazamia
| Nautilus Verified
The full Nautilus archive • eBooks & Special Editions • Ad-free reading The full Nautilus archive eBooks & Special Editions Ad-free reading As I swirled and sniffed the red wine in my glass, I felt relieved I didn’t smell any corpses. There was a hint of blackberries—the way the whole bush of the ripe fruit smells after a summer rain, earthy and slightly tart—but mercifully no wisps of decaying flesh or urine.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for Earth Island Journal as a freelancer

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

By contributing to the war on information