Roxanne Palmer

Roxanne has liked science ever since she started watching "Bill Nye the Science Guy" on Saturday mornings over a bowl of sucrotic O's. She especially likes writing about dinosaurs, climate change and evolution. In college, she studied English literature but still managed to put in time in the greenhouse as a botany lab assistant and in the pool for varsity water polo. When not writing about science, she moonlights as a cartoonist and illustrator.

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Windy Uranus, Melting Mt. Everest: The Week in Science
May 18 2013 8:45 AM

Scientists examine winds on Uranus and Neptune, "crazy" ants invade the Southwest, and a bright explosion on the Moon is visible from Earth.
Are Some Celebs Actually Immortal?
May 17 2013 3:00 PM

Probably. Click through to find out how they got that way.
What NASA Has Learned From Failure
May 17 2013 2:50 PM

If NASA's Kepler telescope is taken out of commission thanks to a faulty gyroscopic wheel, it will be another learning experience for the agency.
Mechanical Problems Stall Kepler Space Telescope
May 16 2013 10:41 AM

Two of the gyroscopic wheels that help position the Kepler space observatory aren't working, endangering Kepler's ability to look for exoplanets.
How To Get A Greener Memorial Day BBQ
May 15 2013 5:23 PM

For an environmentally-friendly backyard lawn party, chuck the charcoal grill for a gas grill; chuck the gas-powered lawnmower for an electric one.
Meet The New Members Of The ISS Crew
May 14 2013 1:52 PM

Two astronauts and one cosmonaut will be joining the three other crew members of the International Space Station this month.
Genetic Tests For Breast Cancer Often Cost-Prohibitive
May 14 2013 11:45 AM

Many women looking to assess their hereditary risk for breast cancer may find that their options are more limited than Angelina Jolie's.
Social-Media-Savvy Canadian Astronaut Coming Home
May 13 2013 4:57 PM

After an eventful weekend thanks to a coolant leak on the International Space Station, prolific Twitter user and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is flying home.
'Game Of Thrones' Recap: What Women Want
May 13 2013 1:21 AM

In "The Bear and The Maiden Fair," Jaime helps Brienne out of a tight spot; Theon loses something very dear to him; Daenerys delivers an ultimatum to the slavers of Yunkai.
Brazil's 'Atlantis,' Quantum Computers: The Week In Science
May 11 2013 8:00 AM

Researchers found pieces of what may be a lost continent; a quantum computer aces a speed test; a snail scare in Texas turns out to be unwarranted.
How Realistic Is 'Game Of Thrones'?
May 10 2013 3:09 PM

Fantasy fans tend to scrutinize the things they love intensely and mercilessly; "Game of Thrones" is no exception.
Will Cicadas Beat Locusts For Biggest-Swarm Title?
May 10 2013 3:07 PM

One trillion cicadas may descend on the U.S. East Coast in coming weeks, which might be one of the biggest insect emergences ever.