
Margaret Osborne
Margaret Osborne is a freelance science journalist, copy editor, writer and producer based in Utah. Her work has appeared in Smithsonian magazine, The Scientist and on WSHU Public Radio, among other outlets. She has a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University in journalism and German language and literature.
Latest articles by Margaret Osborne

Why are flies attracted to humans?
By Margaret Osborne published
Flies are attracted to our pungent "cloud of effervescence," experts say.

Can your eyes get sunburned?
By Margaret Osborne published
Photokeratitis, or eye sunburn, can happen at any time of the year.

Were the Vikings really that violent?
By Margaret Osborne published
The Vikings' reputation for bloodlust compared to other medieval fighters may have been exaggerated over the years.

Why does drinking water feel so good when you're thirsty?
By Margaret Osborne published
Drinking water triggers a variety of complex biochemical reactions that reward rehydration and help satiate our thirst.

32 of the world's smartest animals
By Margaret Osborne published
Though measuring animal intelligence is tricky, some animals show remarkable cognitive abilities that may rival our own.

What happens to meat as it's cooked?
By Margaret Osborne published
Heat triggers a series of complex chemical reactions that change the color, flavor and texture of meat.
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