Syris Valentine is a freelance science journalist with a bachelor’s degree in earth and space sciences from the University of Washington. You can follow them on most social media @ShaperSyris
Can We Bury Enough Wood to Slow Climate Change?
Wood vaulting, a simple, low-tech approach to storing carbon, has the potential to remove 12 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every year—and some companies are already trying it
Locs Represent Resistance for Black People in the U.S. That’s Why They Are under Fire
In cultures hostile to African hairstyles, so-called dreadlocks have long been a countercultural symbol for those who stand in opposition to oppressive ideals
Pollinators Flock to Flower-Filled Solar Panel Fields
Solar farms seeded with wildflowers can boost pollinator populations
Hair Straighteners and Relaxers May Be Harmful to Health. Here’s How to Make Them Better
Growing evidence suggests certain hair products marketed toward Black women may be harmful to their health. Scientists, entrepreneurs and policy makers are taking steps to fix the problem
Hotter Days Are Increasing Car Crashes and Fatalities
Hot cars are a health hazard for everyone on the road—and climate change could make things worse
Which Is More Dangerous: Outer Space or the Deep Sea?
Explorers of space and the deep sea face similar dangers, but some differences make one realm safer than the other
Earliest Merging Galaxies Discovered in New JWST Photos
Astronomers found two colliding galaxies dating back to less than 500 million years after the big bang