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Sofie Bates is a science journalist and videographer based in Washington D.C. She holds a bachelor’s degree in genetics from the UC Davis and a master’s in science communication from UC Santa Cruz. When she’s not reporting neat science research, she likes to try new recipes, read science fiction novels, and hike with her camera in hand. Follow her on Twitter @sciencesofie

Author Articles

Was There Life On Mars?

Bacteria in one of the most extreme places on Earth point toward past life on Mars.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

Most Adults Don't Drink Enough Water

Most adults aren't well hydrated, but how much water should we drink per day?

Sofie Bates, Contributor

We Need a Better Way to Measure Hurricanes

The Saffir-Simpson scale relies on wind to categorize a hurricane, but it doesn't account for storm surge or flooding.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

How Flashlight Fish Swim Together in the Dark

The fish have organs filled with glowing bacteria that they use to flash.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

The Origin of Life May Not Be as Coincidental as Scientists Once Thought

Researchers find that membranes may have helped the building blocks of life come together.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

Why Don't Poison Frogs Poison Themselves?

A small change in poison frogs' DNA keeps them from being harmed by their own poison.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

See all articles by Sofie Bates

Contributor

Sofie Bates is a science journalist and videographer based in Washington D.C. She holds a bachelor’s degree in genetics from the UC Davis and a master’s in science communication from UC Santa Cruz. When she’s not reporting neat science research, she likes to try new recipes, read science fiction novels, and hike with her camera in hand. Follow her on Twitter @sciencesofie

Author Articles

Was There Life On Mars?

Bacteria in one of the most extreme places on Earth point toward past life on Mars.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

Most Adults Don't Drink Enough Water

Most adults aren't well hydrated, but how much water should we drink per day?

Sofie Bates, Contributor

We Need a Better Way to Measure Hurricanes

The Saffir-Simpson scale relies on wind to categorize a hurricane, but it doesn't account for storm surge or flooding.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

How Flashlight Fish Swim Together in the Dark

The fish have organs filled with glowing bacteria that they use to flash.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

The Origin of Life May Not Be as Coincidental as Scientists Once Thought

Researchers find that membranes may have helped the building blocks of life come together.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

Why Don't Poison Frogs Poison Themselves?

A small change in poison frogs' DNA keeps them from being harmed by their own poison.

Sofie Bates, Contributor

See all articles by Sofie Bates