Kate Horowitz

Joined: Jan 16, 2014

Kate Horowitz is a science writer. She writes about pretty much everything, but especially likes to bring readers' attention to squishy, underrated organisms; chronic illness and disability; bodily functions; animal cognition; parasites; and the Moon. She lives in Washington, D.C., where she takes lots of walks and ogles other people's dogs.

6 Surprising Facts About Quokkas

Two black vultures whose poop comes with perks.

10 Animals Whose Poop Comes With Perks

Bees: Waugsberg via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0 / Thought balloon: Noto Project

Honeybees Go "Whoop!" When They Bump Into Each Other

Are Left-Handed People Really More Creative?

H.J. Meyers via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

Remembering Nellie Bly, Rabblerouser and Pioneer of Investigative Journalism

Clever, gifted, and fearless, Nellie Bly—who was born on May 5, 1864—inspired both journalistic and social change in the late 19th century.

Why Are There No Snakes in Ireland?

Legend tells of St. Patrick using the power of his faith to drive all of Ireland’s snakes into the sea. It’s an impressive image, but there’s no way it could have happened.

A Dad Invented an App That Lets Parents Freeze Their Kids' Phones Until They Text Back

Worried about your kid’s whereabouts? ReplyASAP is one way to get their attention.

Why Do Prunes Make You Poop?

Prunes—the shiny, sweet dried fruits—are both exploited and ridiculed for their laxative properties. But do they really make you poop?

6 Radiant Facts About Irène Joliot-Curie

Marie Curie’s elder daughter had a brilliant and tragic career of her own.

7 Disgusting Things Butterflies Eat

Blood, sweat, and tears (and a few other choice substances): It’s all on the menu.

Why Is Pee Yellow?

It is possible for urine to be different colors. But yellow pee is a sign that your body is healthy.

8 Adorable Animals That Are Surprisingly Violent

They're cute. They're cuddly. But beware: these undeniably adorable animals are cold-blooded killers.

Andy Casagrande in Return to the Isle of Jaws

9 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of a Shark Week Cinematographer

Here's the one thing they've never been able to film.

Watch Koko the Gorilla Meet Her New Pet Kittens

The famous feline-loving gorilla received two cats for her birthday.

Why Can I Sometimes See the Moon During the Day?

The Sun comes out in the morning and sets at night, and then the Moon rises. Right? Then how come we can see the Moon during the day sometimes?

What’s the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetes is ultimately a hormone problem—and the odds are pretty good that you know someone with the condition.