Staff Writer

Elena Castellanos Page 1,466

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.

Bike Helmets and Choking Hazards: What’s the Connection?Safety
Phototropism: Facts vs. Fiction Botany
New Research on Generic Drugs Drugs
How Scientists Study White Blood Cells Immunity
What’s Really Going On With Tingling Hands?Brain & Nerves
Seeds vs. Carnivorous Plants: Key Differences Botany
Drought and Recycling: What’s the Connection?Environment
Ligaments at Every Age Bones & Muscles
How Wildfires and Ocean Currents Are Linked Environment
Night Sweats, Explained Sleep
What Experts Say About Potassium Nutrition
Genetic Tests, Explained Tests
How Scientists Study Palpitations Heart & Lungs
What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About the Vagus Nerve Brain & Nerves
Surprising Facts About Pigeons Birds
New Research on Composting Environment
The Science Behind Nicotine Substances
Ten Things to Know About Calcium Nutrition
Wrinkles, Explained Skin & Hair
Brown Patches and St. Augustine Grass: What’s the Connection?Lawn
How Scientists Study Stretching Fitness
Anesthesia, Explained Procedures
When to See a Doctor About Wrinkles Skin & Hair
Wolves: What to Know Mammals
Dahlias and Roses: What’s the Connection?Flowers
Surprising Facts About Snake Plants Houseplants
Tides: Facts vs. Fiction Earth & Space
What’s Really Going On With Table Salt?Chemistry
Everything You Need to Know About Choking Hazards Safety
How Radiation Therapy and Cell Mutations Are Linked Cancer