Author: Lena Strauss

Lena is a German-born science journalist and biochemist who completed her doctorate at the Max Planck Institute before transitioning to writing. She covers molecular biology, genetics, medical research breakthroughs, and biotech. Her work has appeared in New Scientist, Nature News, and STAT News. She is known for her ability to make dense, peer-reviewed science legible and compelling to general audiences.

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Devastating Floods and Landslides Kill at Least 70 in Brazil’s Minas Gerais as Climate Disasters Intensify

Floods and landslides killed at least 70 people in Brazil's Minas Gerais state on February 27, displacing thousands in one of the country's deadliest recent…

March 6, 2026 5 min read

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Hidden Oceans on Jupiter and Saturn’s Icy Moons May Be Far More Dynamic Than Scientists Imagined

New research reveals that subsurface oceans on Jupiter and Saturn's moons are far more dynamic than imagined, with tidal heating creating potentially habitable conditions and…

March 5, 2026 5 min read

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Could Life Travel Between Planets? New Research Shows Earth Bacteria Can Survive Martian Asteroid Impacts

New research shows extremophile bacteria can survive the enormous pressures of Martian asteroid impacts, strengthening the case that life could potentially travel between planets.

March 4, 2026 5 min read