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Christie Wilcox’s Journalist Portfolio

The Worst Marine Invasion Ever

The Worst Marine Invasion Ever

Obese lionfish threaten the Atlantic, I discover, as I work with NOAA scientists on tackling the invasion.

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Science of Makeup

Science of Makeup

Makeup like lipstick and eyeliner can make a woman appear more attractive. But why does it work? Delve into t…

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Parasite Insights: Using Lice to Map Socialization

Parasite Insights: Using Lice to Map Socialization

Parasites give clues to lemurs' social lives

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The Ecological Case Against Organic Farming - Room for Debate

The Ecological Case Against Organic Farming - Room for Debate

While it sounds like the perfect solution, the fact is our notion of organic farming is an idyllic fallacy. O…

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Disgusting science: Fake poop offers cure for uncontrollable diarrhea

Disgusting science: Fake poop offers cure for uncontrollable diarrhea

A substitute for fecal transplants—yes, that is a thing.

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Science Adviser: This tiny robot stirs up your blood

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By Christie Wilcox Verified
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Related Perspective Beyond carbon in renewable energy policy Science 20 Aug 2026 Related Research Articles A ciliated intravascular soft millirobot for multimodal in-flow collective manipulation Science Advances 21 Aug 2026 Genomes of Poaceae relatives reveal key metabolic innovations preceding the evolution of grasses Science 20 Aug 2026 Today’s What We’re Enjoying features a review from News from Science General Assignment Reporter Phie Jacobs.
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Science Adviser: Mighty microbes could survive on the Moon

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By Christie Wilcox Verified, Sarah Crespi Verified, Mona Patterson, Laura Agudelo
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Related Focus Piecing together pregnancy’s early warning system Science Translational Medicine 19 Aug 2026 Related Research Articles Potential survivable niches for microbial life on the lunar south pole Science Advances 19 Aug 2026 Scalable multiplexed machine learning gas sensor chips for food classification Science Advances 17 Jun 2026 Today’s Protostar is Carla Bassil, who designed an electronic nose to sniff out rotten food and common allergens.
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Science Adviser: Unregulated online trade is the real ‘mummy’s curse’

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By Christie Wilcox Verified
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Today’s Visualized examines an awesomely terrifying ancient croc. But first, catch up on the latest science news, including how weird glasses might prevent nearsightedness and the true “mummy’s curse.” Health  |  The Lancet Public Health For dementia, why you move matters It’s no secret that physical activity is important for your health, especially as you age. But a new study suggests the context for the activity is just as important.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope! I am just a little too young for it. I grew up on Apple computers.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is revolutionizing the way we communicate in general. I'd say first and foremost it's speeding up news.

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

I don't know if it counts as "news-related", but I recommend #overlyhonestmethods