
Kasandra Brabaw
Kasandra Brabaw is a freelance science writer who covers space, health and psychology. She has a bachelor's degree in science and a bachelor's degree of arts from the University of Syracuse; she completed her master's of arts degree in journalism at Syracuse University in 2014. In addition to writing for Live Science and our sister site Space.com, Kasandra has written for Prevention, Women's Health, SELF and other health publications. She has also worked with academics to edit books written for popular audiences.
Latest articles by Kasandra Brabaw

RabbitAir MinusA2 spa-780N review
By Kasandra Brabaw published
REVIEW The RabbitAir MinusA2 spa-780N is a powerful air purifier, offering customizable filtration, six layers of filters and a smart app.

Hum by Colgate review
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Review The Hum by Colgate is an ultra-light electric toothbrush with a connected smart app that shows you every spot you've missed, guiding you to better brushing

Oral B Pro 1000 review
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Review The Oral-B Pro 1000 is a cost-effective electric toothbrush, giving you the powerful clean of an electric toothbrush at more than half the price of most of Oral B’s other options

GermGuardian AC4825E review
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Review If you’re looking for an affordable air purifier to clear your air of dust, allergens, and odors, consider the GermGuardian AC4825E, which has multiple layers of filtration

Coway Airmega 250 review
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Review With multiple layers of filtration, the Coway Airmega 250 can eliminate particles as small as 0.012 microns. It's best for large spaces or multiple rooms

Honeywell Top Fill Cool Moisture Humidifier review
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Review The Honeywell Top Fill Cool Moisture Humidifier is best for extra-large spaces or multiple rooms. Two large water tanks hold up to three gallons of water, letting it run for up to 24 hours.

Dyson AM10 Humidifier review
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Review The Dyson AM10 Humidifier uses ultraviolet light to purify water and clear up to 99.9 percent of bacteria before it’s vaporized, keeping the air in your home perfectly humid and sanitary.

Levoit LV600HH humidifier review
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Review The Levoit LV600HH humidifier is an ultra-quiet model with options for both cool and warm mist, an aroma diffuser, and a range up to 753 square feet.

Levoit Classic 300S humidifier review
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Review With its large water tank, the Levoit Classic 300S humidifier quickly humidifies rooms up to 505 square feet and lasts up to 60 hours without a refill.

Elechomes HTJ-2119 Ultrasonic Humidifier review
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Review The Elechomes HTJ-2119 Ultrasonic Humidifier is an ultra-quiet model with an aroma diffuser, remote control, 4.5-liter water tank, and a range of 538 square feet.

Hubble telescope spies a stellar nursery through clouds in stunning image
By Kasandra Brabaw published
New stars are born! NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of bright, baby stars peeking out of a "stellar nursery" — a cloud of dust where stars are born.

Dark energy camera takes hyper-detailed images of nearby dwarf galaxies
By Kasandra Brabaw published
New, stunningly detailed images of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the stars making up these two dwarf galaxies.

The best science kit gifts for kids
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Little scientists will have a bundle of fun with science kits; they will try their hand at making a potato clock, learning to levitate a pencil, creating a test-tube sunset and more.

Give the gift of Bill Nye with his virtual reality science kit
By Kasandra Brabaw published
VR science kits will be all the rage this holiday season.

The best Lego sets for alien, sci-fi, space fans and more
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Attention, Lego fans! If you love aliens and UFOs, or spaceflight and sci-fi, we've got the perfect sets for you and your kids.

Hubble telescope spots a 'Greater Pumpkin' in space for Halloween
By Kasandra Brabaw published
As families tuck into their couches to watch Charlie Brown's quest for the great pumpkin this Halloween, they may be surprised to hear that NASA has already discovered a "greater pumpkin."

NASA Set To Launch a Deep-Space Atomic Clock Tonight
By Kasandra Brabaw published
This technology demonstration mission that could transform the way humans explore space.

Most Galaxies Are Moving Away from Us As the Universe Expands. Not This One.
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Spiral galaxy is getting closer to our own, the Milky Way.

OMG Mission: Greenland's Ice Melting Faster Than Previously Thought (Video)
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Thanks to rising temperatures, glaciers in Greenland are melting faster than scientists previously thought — and a new NASA video shows how researchers are tracking the feet per day of changes.

Tiny 'Black Magic' Satellite Packs Origami-Like Radar Dish
By Kasandra Brabaw published

Newest 'Hole' in the Sun Is a Doozy
By Kasandra Brabaw published
A massive "hole" on the surface of the sun was spotted by NASA telescopes on May 17. Coronal holes produce strong solar winds that can cause problems for satellite communications.
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