Stories by Jill Neimark

Jill Neimark is a writer based in Atlanta, Georgia, whose work has been featured in Discover, Scientific American, Science, Nautilus, Aeon, NPR, Quartz, Psychology Today, and The New York Times. Her latest book is "The Hugging Tree" (Magination Press).

Math

Doing the Touchy Math on Who Should Get a COVID Vaccine First

Mathematicians model pandemic scenarios by plugging thorny ethical and logistical issues into calculations

November 20, 2020 — Jill Neimark and Undark

The Sciences

Quick DNA Scans Could Ensure Food Is Safe to Eat

Foodborne illnesses and food fraud are common, but rapid DNA sequencing can reveal hidden dangers

February 4, 2015 — Jill Neimark

Evolution

Symmetrical Knees Predict Sprinting Speed

New research not only shows the predictive power of symmetry for athletic achievement but is a marker for overall genetic advantage

November 17, 2014 — Jill Neimark