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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. Artificial Intelligence

    Scientists Say: Large language model

    Large language models, or LLMs, are language-processing systems that underpin advanced AI technologies such as ChatGPT.

  2. Earth

    Scientists Say: Avulsion

    As rivers seek out easier routes to the sea, path reroutes can transform our world. This is ‘avulsion’ refers to in geology. In medicine, the word can describe injuries.

  3. Life

    Scientists Say: Chimera

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

  4. Planets

    Scientists Say: Regolith

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

  5. 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.

  6. Brain

    Scientists Say: Dopamine

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

  7. 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.

  8. Animals

    Scientists Say: Monotreme

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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Archaeology

    Scientists Say: Stone Age

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

  12. 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.