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Lillian Steenblik Hwang

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Covers:  science, biodiversity, biology, conservation, DIY, environmental issues, earth science, evolution, food & food science, geosciences, health, learning, marine biology, microbiology, nature
Associate Digital Editor @SN_Explores. I do all the web things. Opinions mine. Neurodivergent. she/her. 📚🐰🧶Standing in solidarity with @snmediaguild

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Lillian Steenblik Hwang’s Biography

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I'm a science writer, digital editor, fact checker and researcher.

I graduated with a Masters of Science in Science Journalism from Boston University in 2013. I also have a Bachelors of Science in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry.

Specialties:
digital content production, content management, communicating science across multiple media platforms, synthesizing and summarizing scientific literature, science journalism, online journalism, blogging, editing, video production, camera work, photogr…

Lillian Steenblik Hwang’s Journalist Portfolio

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Where does Godzilla get his atomic breath?

Where does Godzilla get his atomic breath?

Some secrets of the kaiju's atomic breath can be explained with creative applications of physics and biology.

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Analyze This: Zika and microcephaly

Analyze This: Zika and microcephaly

Data from pregnant women with Zika in Colombia helped scientists probe whether Zika causes birth defects.

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Analyze This: The masses of planets

Analyze This: The masses of planets

Scientists discovered a solar system with planets that are similar in size and mass to Earth. Using data, we …

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Analyze This! Mosquito repellents that work

Analyze This! Mosquito repellents that work

Spray-on repellents are generally the best at keeping those blood suckers from making you their next meal, ne…

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Analyze This: Not all races saw equal improvements in this air pollutant

Analyze This: Not all races saw equal improvements in this air pollutant

Levels of one U.S. air pollutant, NO2, have dropped over time. But neighborhoods with predominantly non-white…

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Analyze This: Does moderate screen time boost teen happiness?

Analyze This: Does moderate screen time boost teen happiness?

Computers, smartphones and TVs are everywhere. And scientists are trying to discover whether that's a good th…

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Can a supervillain destroy the sun?

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algae: Single-celled organisms, once considered plants (they aren’t). As aquatic organisms, they grow in water. Like green plants, they depend on sunlight to make their food. asteroid: A rocky object in orbit around the sun. Most asteroids orbit in a region that falls between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Astronomers refer to this region as the asteroid belt. astronomer: A scientist who works in the field of research that deals with celestial objects, space and the physical universe.
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50 years ago, superconductors were warming up

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By Lillian Steenblik Hwang Verified
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Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Our contributor network of tens of thousands of creators appears alongside stories from established publications and journalists. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies.
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50 years ago, superconductors were warming up

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Superconductivity, the property by which certain metals lose all their electrical resistance, would be a grand thing to use technologically were it not for the extreme refrigeration necessary. Every superconductor has a transition temperature above which it becomes an ordinary conductor. Most transition temperatures are near absolute zero. [Scientists] are discovering metals with higher transition temperatures. Transition temperatures continue to creep upward.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was an editorial fellow at Popular Science in the summer of 2013. It was an incredible experience that encouraged me to want more.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! But not recently. My grandparents had an electric typewriter in the bedroom at their house that I slept in. I loved typing on it.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#OverlyHonestMethods (It's science news!)
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