The Scientific Frontier

Our Writers

Meet the team behind The Scientific Frontier

Dr. Chloe O'Connell

Columnist, Mind & Behavior

Dr. Chloe O'Connell is a cognitive neuroscientist and writer who makes the complexities of the human brain accessible and relevant to everyday life. Her column explores the science behind our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Neuroscience & MindHealth & MedicineAI & Computing

Dr. Evelyn Reed

Senior Science Editor, Cosmos & Physics

With a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Caltech, Dr. Evelyn Reed translates the universe's most complex phenomena for a discerning audience. Her work demystifies everything from quantum mechanics to the nature of dark matter.

Cosmos & PhysicsExploration & DiscoveryFutures & Ethics

Maria Flores

Investigative Correspondent

Maria Flores is an investigative journalist specializing in bioethics and public health. Her work explores the human stories behind scientific breakthroughs and the policies that shape them.

Biotechnology & GeneticsHealth & MedicineFutures & Ethics

Samuel Adebayo

Contributing Editor, Environment

A former field biologist, Samuel Adebayo writes about the Earth's changing systems with the lyricism of a naturalist and the rigor of a scientist. His reporting often takes him from melting ice sheets to threatened rainforests.

Energy & EnvironmentExploration & DiscoveryMaterials & Engineering

Yasmin Haddad

Technology Correspondent

Yasmin Haddad is The Scientific Frontier's Technology Correspondent, covering the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and computational science. Previously, she was a senior reporter at 'TechForge,' where she broke stories on advancements in machine learning and quantum computing.

AI & ComputingComputational Science & SoftwareInstrumentation & Robotics