Sofia Quaglia
Sofia Quaglia is a freelance science journalist. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, BBC, National Geographic, Wired, and more. You can reach her at sofquaglia@gmail.com.
What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes? A Dermatologist Explains
And how can you make them go away?
Paid Parental Leave Could Save Nearly 1,000 Babies' Lives Per Year
A mandated 12-week paid parental leave nationwide could save lives, according to a new study.
Saying These Phrases To Your Kids Can Make Them Worse At Math
Helping them succeed at math is all about maintaining a growth mindset.
Having A Baby Alters A Man’s Brain, Study Says
The brain of new dads looks a lot like anyone else’s brain — just a little smaller. (Really.)
How To Deal With Ear Hair Once And For All
One day you wake up and there’s hair in your ears. A doctor walks us through what that means — and what you can do about it.
Is 6 Hours Of Sleep Really Enough? Science Has A Very Clear Answer
What happens when you go from eight to six to four to two hours of sleep.
Orgasmic Meditation Makes Mindfulness Sexy. But Does It Work?
Traditional meditation has real benefits to the mind and body. Does orgasmic meditation add anything?
This Is Why Your Breath Stinks In The Morning, According To A Periodontist
And how to beat bad breath in the long term, because mints and gum are only temporary solutions.
‘Social Contagion’ Isn’t A Thing — And 4 More Myths About Trans Youth, Debunked
A new study takes aim at some of the most dangerous myths about trans kids.
Study Shows Phones May Actually Improve Memory — When Used Correctly
A new study shows that using digital devices to help remember things might not actually harm your brain.
Kids Who Get Less Than 9 Hours Of Sleep Suffer Greatly, Study Shows
Scientists are still trying to figure out whether the damage is long-term.
Is Cracking Your Knuckles Actually Bad For You?
You’ve probably been told lies about cracking your knuckles. Here’s the truth.
How To Get Rid Of Dandruff, According To A Dermatologist
For the best chances at clearing dandruff, you may need more than one medicated shampoo.
Everything Parents Need To Know About The Under-5 COVID Vaccine
Including what to do if your child is about to turn 5 and whether you should choose Pfizer or Moderna.
Air Pollution Hurts Your Heart. But You Can Protect Yourself.
This is how you mitigate your risk.
Your Chances Of Making A Baby Are Lower If You Have “Old” Sperm, Study Shows
Your lifestyle choices could make your sperm “older” than you are.
Study: Obesity In Kids Can Seriously Impact Their Brain
But some scientists argue that there’s more to the obesity paradigm.
7 Myths About Testosterone, Debunked
The truth about testosterone, aggression, risk-taking, sports, and sex.
Men Are Drinking Less Right Now. So Why Are They So Unhappy About It?
Drinking spiked during the first pandemic months, but it has steadily declined since.
9 Things You Can’t Ignore About BA.2, the New COVID Variant
The new Omicron variant is on its way.
