Andrew is a New York-based freelance writer and was Science Friday’s intern during fall 2013. His favorite graph is the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.
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An Ephemeral River, Viewed From Space
This ephemeral river may only last a few days a year, but it’s life sustaining.
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This Bee Buzzes For Blueberries
This metallic beauty is one of an estimated 4,000 bees native to the U.S., hundreds of which haven’t been scientifically named yet.
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10 Questions for Walter Robinson, Polar Vortex Pioneer
Don’t blame the polar vortex for this winter’s cold weather woes.
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A Beer Bottle Prank Is A Lesson In Fluid Mechanics
Scientists used a high speed camera to study how tiny carbon dioxide bubbles in beer rapidly expand and rise.
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A Physicist Conjures Sounds From the Past
Physicist Carl Haber helps resurrect sound from old audio files once thought lost to history.
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A Christmas Tree Grows In Oregon
The country’s Christmas tree capital is Oregon, where Douglas and noble firs reign thanks to accommodating climate and soil.
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Airplane of the Future?
This plane looks blue under ultraviolet light, but it’s designed to be green.
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Saturn Says ‘Cheese’
The Cassini spacecraft’s sweeping shot shows Saturn, its moons and rings, and Earth, Venus, and Mars.
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Rainbow in a Tree
This eucalyptus’ kaleidoscopic bark is a photographer’s delight.
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A Double Take on the Northern Lights
A method using consumer grade photography gear offers a fresh look at the aurora borealis.