Katie Grace Carpenter

Katie Grace Carpenter is a science writer and curriculum developer, with degrees in biology and biogeochemistry. She also writes science fiction and creates science videos. Katie lives in the U.S. but also spends time in Sweden with her husband, who’s a chef.

All Stories by Katie Grace Carpenter

  1. Life

    Scientists Say: Chimera

    What does it mean to be an individual? The genetic mashups called chimeras might challenge your assumptions.

  2. Planets

    Scientists Say: Regolith

    This sandlike dust blankets planets, asteroids and other rocky surfaces of our solar system, including our own planet.

  3. Brain

    Scientists Say: Aphantasia

    Not everyone has a “mind’s eye,” and that’s OK. Some people recall memories and process information in different ways altogether.

  4. Brain

    Scientists Say: Dopamine

    This brain chemical helps focus our attention and plan our path toward success.

  5. Life

    Scientists Say: Organoid

    Lab-grown organ models mimic the functions of real organs and may open doors to a future of personalized medical care.

  6. Animals

    Scientists Say: Monotreme

    These animals are the only egg-laying mammals on Earth.

  7. Planets

    Scientists Say: Theia

    Clues about this ancient protoplanet's catastrophic end may have been entombed in Earth's lower mantle for billions of years.

  8. Artificial Intelligence

    Scientists Say: Deepfake

    Seeing should no longer mean believing, now that AI tech makes creating fake videos, audio and images easier than ever.

  9. Archaeology

    Scientists Say: Stone Age

    This vast, mysterious stretch of time marks the dawn of human civilizations.

  10. Health & Medicine

    Scientists Say: THC

    The active chemical in marijuana might have some medicinal value. But studies point to THC's potential risks, especially for teens.

  11. Health & Medicine

    Use of injectable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs skyrockets among teens

    Their long-term safety is still an issue for kids. Meanwhile, a new vibrating robotic pill in early trials might offer an edible alternative to GLP-1s.

  12. Physics

    Scientists Say: Magnetosphere

    This magnetic field encapsulates our planet, sheltering us from damaging energetic threats posed by the cosmos and our own sun.