Staff Writer

Elena Castellanos

Elena Castellanos has been writing about science for kids and teens for more than a decade. Elena has covered everything from deep-sea creatures to rocket launches, and loves stories that start with a strange question. When not reporting, Elena can be found hiking, baking bread or trying to identify birds by their songs.

Radiation Therapy vs. Cell Mutations: Key Differences Cancer
How Scientists Study Immune Memory Immunity
How Beetles and Spiders Are Linked Bugs
How Whales Communicate Mammals
A Beginner’s Guide to Fiddle Leaf Figs Houseplants
New Research on Light Physics
Naps at Every Age Sleep
Warning Signs Linked to Morning Sickness Pregnancy
How St. Augustine Grass and Clover Are Linked Lawn
Composting and Microplastics: What’s the Connection?Environment
Growing Pothos Successfully Houseplants
The Hidden Side of Beta Blockers Drugs
Kidney Stones at Every Age Gut & Kidney
St. Augustine Grass vs. Aeration: Key Differences Lawn
Lavender: Facts vs. Fiction Flowers
How Scientists Study Strength Training Fitness
Food Poisoning: Facts vs. Fiction Safety
What’s Really Going On With Cold Therapy?Therapies
Ten Things to Know About Steroids Drugs
Ten Things to Know About the Spine Bones & Muscles
Chickens and Guinea Pigs: What’s the Connection?Pets & Farm
Wolves vs. Bats: Key Differences Mammals
Everything You Need to Know About Garlic Edibles
Questions People Ask About Cells Biology
Everything You Need to Know About Night Sweats Sleep
Circadian Rhythms: What to Know Sleep
Ten Things to Know About Libido Reproductive
How Lawn Fertilizer and St. Augustine Grass Are Linked Lawn
The Hidden Side of Neurons Brain & Nerves
Where Oysters Live and How They Adapt Aquatic