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kelseyk

Science journalist, former Atlas Obscura editorial fellow, Oregonian, road trip adventurer.

http://kelseyrkennedy.com

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NASA Is Creating Glowing Clouds for Science

Rest assured, they will come (and go) in peace.

How Noble Rot Makes for a Better, Peachier White Wine

Scientists compared how different fungi affect a wine's bouquet.

Meet the Ocean's Newest Carnivorous Sponge

In the deep sea, sometimes its takes rows of tiny glass spikes to survive.

Jupiter Is Even Weirder Than We Thought

Thanks to Juno, textbooks are going to need an overhaul.

Scientists Have Figured Out How Floating Islands Work

Spongy rocks don't exactly act like sponges.

This Dog Sits on Seven Editorial Boards

Meet Dr. Olivia Doll.

Morocco's Tree-Climbing Goats Prefer Spitting Out Seeds to Eating Them

Watch out below!

A German Music Festival Installed a 4-Mile Beer Pipeline

Because kegs are heavy.

Two WWII Bombers Have Officially Been Found Off the Coast of Papua New Guinea

The B-25 is an icon of the war years.

Downtown Seattle's Banana Market Has Crashed. Thanks, Amazon

Turns out there's no money in the banana stands.

These Images Were Made With E. Coli Bacteria

They take 18 hours to develop (grow).

A Bag With a Bit of Moon Dust Is Going to Auction

But it is not going to be cheap.

Signs of an Ancient Volcanic Eruption Found 3,000 Miles Away

From Russia's Far East to Norway, this ash traveled a very long way.

The Future of Antarctica Is Probably Going to Be Greener

Warming temperatures are causing moss banks to grow faster.

Science Serves Up the Secret to the Perfect Baguette

Who thinks it's a crispy crust?

Pufferfish and Human Teeth Come From the Same Genetic Code

The beaked ocean-dwellers might someday help us restore lost teeth.

The Mystery of the 2,000-Year-Old Iron Beads

First they came from space, and then went 450 miles more.

These Bright Streaks Are Evidence of Massive Tornadoes on Mars

Everything's bigger on the red planet.

Watch Decorator Crabs Get Decked Out in Camouflage

When the perfect accessory is a matter of life and death.

The Unexpected Consequences of Australia's 3,500-Mile Dog Fence

Fewer dingoes mean more kangaroos, less grass, and perhaps an entirely different ecosystem.

Australia Accidentally Incinerated a Priceless Plant Specimen

A paperwork mix-up is to blame.

The Perfect Time-Lapse Video for Rainy Spring Days

And all it took was three years to make.

How to Digitize a 357-Year-Old Atlas That's Nearly 6 Feet Tall

It's not going to fit in a scanner.

Watch Lightning From Above, Thanks to a New Satellite

The data it is producing can help provide earlier warnings for severe weather.