Evan Howell

Evan Howell

Live Science Contributor

Evan Howell is a Colorado-based freelance science writer, contributing to Live Science with a focus on geoscience. He has also written for Eos Magazine and produced hundreds of blog articles and podcast episodes on diverse topics, including psychology, behavioral economics, and personal finance. Evan earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Geology from Appalachian State University and Northern Arizona University, respectively, and has over ten years of experience as a Senior Geologist.

Articles by: Evan Howell

A photo of a desert with a pool of bright blue lithium-rich brine

Huge lithium deposits are in Nevada. Here's why.

By Evan Howell, Eos.org published

Nevada is becoming a major producer of lithium, thanks to topography, climate, and geologic serendipity.

An aerial view of the pyramids of Giza

Ancient Egyptians used so much copper, they polluted the harbor near the pyramids, study finds

By Evan Howell, Eos.org published

New geoarchaeological research shows that metalworking in ancient Egypt led to significant contamination in a nearby port.

Knox Gorge at Karijini National Park, Pilbara, Western Australia.

Plate tectonics fired up at least 3 billion years ago, study of ancient rocks in Australia indicates

By Evan Howell published

Researchers have discovered the world's oldest known arc-slicing fault in Australia, intensifying the debate over the origins of plate tectonics.