Articles by Sofie Bates

Bacteria in one of the most extreme places on Earth point toward past life on Mars.
Sofie Bates, Contributor
Most adults aren't well hydrated, but how much water should we drink per day?
Sofie Bates, Contributor
The Saffir-Simpson scale relies on wind to categorize a hurricane, but it doesn't account for storm surge or flooding.
Sofie Bates, Contributor
The fish have organs filled with glowing bacteria that they use to flash.
Sofie Bates, Contributor
Researchers find that membranes may have helped the building blocks of life come together.
Sofie Bates, Contributor
A small change in poison frogs' DNA keeps them from being harmed by their own poison.
Sofie Bates, Contributor
Drinking alcohol or taking certain medications can make us unfit to drive, but what about marijuana?
Sofie Bates, Contributor
Some poison frogs have become used to the warmer temperatures caused by climate change and deforestation, but they’re nearing their limit.
Sofie Bates, Contributor
Baseball fans are quick to think the player is safe, but they're often wrong.
Sofie Bates, Contributor
It takes good listening skills, a clear water bottle, and maybe some gloves.
Sofie Bates, Contributor
What goes down our drains could harm the environment.
Sofie Bates, Contributor