Daryl Austin

Daryl Austin

Live Science Contributor

Daryl Austin is an editor and writer based in Utah. He writes about history and health, including on topics such as mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic. His work has been published by National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, The Guardian, Business Insider, The Atlantic, USA Today, The Washington Post and Newsweek.

Latest articles by Daryl Austin

A congregant holds the King James Bible during a church service in South London in 2013.

Why is the King James Bible so popular?

By Daryl Austin published

Why do people still use the King James Bible, which was translated in the early 1600s?

Religion
woman in hospital

Viral claim that only 6% of COVID-19 deaths were caused by the virus is flat-out wrong

By Daryl Austin published

COVID-19 is often more severe in people with underlying conditions and it can also cause complications. The 6% stat doesn't include these people.

Coronavirus
Lin-Manuel Miranda (center), the creator of "Hamilton" who also starred as the musical's original Alexander Hamilton, used a little creative license on some of the show's historical content.

In 'Hamilton', Angelica Schuyler's husband is called 'not a lot of fun.' Here's his real story.

By Daryl Austin published

Angelica Schuyler wasn't single when she met Hamilton. She was actually married with kids.

Human Behavior