Associate Editor

Lucia Ferreira Page 1,222

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

Basil, Explained Edibles
What’s Really Going On With Enzymes?Biology
Panic Attacks: Facts vs. Fiction Mental Health
Watering and Light Needs of Azaleas Trees & Shrubs
The Hidden Side of Sleep Apnea Sleep
Warning Signs Linked to Frostbite Safety
Surprising Facts About Plant Stems Botany
New Research on Spider Plants Houseplants
Root Canals vs. Cataract Surgery: Key Differences Procedures
What Experts Say About Skin Cancer Cancer
Goats vs. Guinea Pigs: Key Differences Pets & Farm
Growing ZZ Plants Successfully Houseplants
How Metabolism and Calories Are Linked Diet & Weight
The Science Behind MRI Scans Tests
How Scientists Study Menstrual Cycles Reproductive
The Placenta: Facts vs. Fiction Pregnancy
Everyday Habits That Affect Wrinkles Skin & Hair
Common Myths About Lizards Reptiles
Common Myths About Jet Lag Sleep
Surprising Facts About the Mediterranean Diet Diet & Weight
What Experts Say About Intrusive Thoughts Mental Health
Tooth Decay at Every Age Dental
Surprising Facts About Cows Pets & Farm
New Research on Hibernation Zoology
What’s Really Going On With Momentum?Physics
What Experts Say About Chromosomes Genetics
Mitochondria and Stem Cells: What’s the Connection?Biology
Folic Acid and the Third Trimester: What’s the Connection?Pregnancy
The Science Behind Burnout Mental Health
When to See a Doctor About Dandruff Skin & Hair