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I’m a former editorial intern at MIT Technology Review. Topics I am currently covering include the future of peer-review publishing, science startups, and what technology can tell us about nature, particularly elephants. I graduated from Princeton with an A.B. in Geosciences have completed the master’s program in Science Writing at MIT. I am also a metal aficionado.
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Software Detects Motion that the Human Eye Can't See
The video technique could lead to remote diagnostic methods, like the ability to detect the heart rate of someone on a screen.
How Malaria Hijacks Your Immune System
The way the disease tricks the body's defenses could help researchers develop better treatments.
Silicon Valley's Trouble with Innovation
Will growing calls for more innovation be answered?
Nanoparticles Deliver Gene Therapy through the Skin
A study suggests that a gene-suppressant could someday be delivered via a cream.
A Kickstarter for Academic Research
The success of "crowd-funding" inspired one researcher to create a Kickstarter-like service for scientists.
Smart Headlights See through Rain and Snow
Software could make it easier to see in difficult driving conditions.
Max Levchin
The PayPal cofounder wants to see more startups trying for bigger things.
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Shows Promise for Curing Ebola
The virus is tamed in macaques.
A Virtual Telescope Turns Back toward Earth
A plug-in for WorldWide Telescope lets curious users explore the home planet.
