Tyler Santora

Tyler Santora

Live Science Contributor

Tyler Santora is a freelance science and health journalist based out of Colorado. They write for publications such as Scientific American, Nature Medicine, Medscape, Undark, Popular Science, Audubon magazine, and many more. Previously, Tyler was the health and science Editor for Fatherly. They graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's degree in biology and New York University with a master's in science journalism.

Articles by: Tyler Santora

A girl tries on a astronaut helmet with her dad

What does it take to become an astronaut?

By Tyler Santora published

Will it help if you've trained at the North Pole?

Morning alarms are dreaded by night owls everywhere.

Can a night owl turn into an early bird?

By Tyler Santora published

What steps can night owls take to become early birds?

cat on a white background

Why do cats have belly 'pouches'?

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Cats have swinging "pouches" on their bellies, but that doesn't mean they're fat.

Man sleeping in bed

Why do we breathe so loudly when we sleep?

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Why do people breathe so loudly when they're asleep?

a man and woman run by the Thames River in London

Can people be allergic to exercise?

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Is it possible to be allergic to activities like running or walking?

Most mammal species exist for 1 million to 2 million years.

How long do most species last before going extinct?

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Some species last longer than others, but what's the average?

What's in these camels' humps?

Do camels really have water in their humps?

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How do camels quench their thirst in the desert?

Toilet paper was a hot commodity in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What did people use before toilet paper was invented?

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What did people use instead of toilet paper? Seashells, tapestries, wooden sticks and more.

Fires may have made humans more social by giving them a place to gather around.

When did humans discover how to use fire?

By Tyler Santora published

Fire influenced the evolution of humanity.

A cooler for transporting human organ donation.

What happens to your body when you're an organ donor?

By Tyler Santora published

With organ donation, the death of one person can lead to the survival of many others. But when a donor dies, how do doctors save their organs for transplantation?

Why limit yourself to just one color?

Is it safe to use hair dye?

By Tyler Santora published

Hair can be dyed at home or at a salon. Is one safer than the other?

This cute girl did not get the memo about face touching.

Why is it so hard not to touch your face?

By Tyler Santora published

People often touch their faces when they're anxious, embarrassed, stressed or even when they're feeling just fine.

Can subliminal messaging prompt moviegoers to buy drinks and snacks?

Does subliminal messaging really work?

By Tyler Santora published

Does this advertising technique actually work?