EnvironmentMarch 24, 2021
Using Dragonflies as Contamination Detectors
By collecting the larvae of the fast flyers, researchers have turned the insects into “biosentinels” that can track mercury pollution across the country. Berly McCoy reports.
Stories by Berly McCoy
Berly McCoy is a freelance science writer and producer based in Northwest Montana. Her work has appeared in PBS NewsHour, NPR, Hakai and others. She earned her Ph.D. in biochemistry in 2018.
EnvironmentOctober 19, 2017
Why Are Scientists So Bad at Recycling?
Laboratories have unique obstacles toward achieving zero waste, but incentives could help