Marilyn Perkins

Marilyn Perkins

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Marilyn Perkins is a science writer and illustrator based in Los Angeles, California. She received her master’s degree in science writing from Johns Hopkins after studying neuroscience and studio art at Pomona College. Her work is featured in publications including Live Science and New Scientist, and she has brought her science communication skills to projects at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Southern California. 

Articles by: Marilyn Perkins

A computer monitor entirely covered in post-it notes

Why do we forget things we were just thinking about?

By Marilyn Perkins published

When the brain "juggles" information, things can fall through the cracks.

At an outdoor party, a woman whispers in the ear of her friend

Are people more honest when they're drunk?

By Marilyn Perkins published

Drinking can change the brain in a way that makes people more likely to speak their mind, but the effects aren't always straightforward.

A woman sits on a lounger on a sunny day and holds her head in pain

Why does heat cause headaches?

By Marilyn Perkins published

The trigger behind summertime headaches may not be heat itself, but all of the things that come along with it, an expert said.

A photograph of a headless statue in a museum

Why are so many Roman statues headless?

By Marilyn Perkins published

There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some for its head to be severed on purpose.