Josie Glausiusz writes about science and the environment for magazines that include Nature, National Geographic, Scientific American Mind, Discover, New Scientist, and Wired. From 2013 to 2015 she wrote The American Scholar’s “On Science” blog. Her Hakai Magazine article, “Land Divided, Coast United,” won Amnesty International Canada's 2015 Online Media Award.
Josie Glausiusz
Favorite Science Books
These classic titles are worth a read
by Josie Glausiusz | Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Read What You Like
by Josie Glausiusz | Monday, July 18, 2016
Double Standard?
In feverish pursuit of determining DNA’s double helix
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, July 24, 2013
No Bee Left Behind
Honey in their diet may keep them healthy
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Luxury of a Toilet
The necessity is unobtainable for more than a billion people
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Podiatry for Rhinos
Foot problems can lead to their deaths
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Stem Cell Dentistry
The whole tooth and nothing but dentin and enamel
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Ode to Jerome Singer
A new paper extols his daydreaming studies
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Bugs on the Move
In evidence of global warming, pests increasingly endanger food supplies
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Care and Feeding of Prince George
Newly discovered benefits found in breast milk
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, July 31, 2013
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Newly discovered, it is one of the earliest in the universe
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, November 06, 2013
More Game, Less Pain
Video gamers tend to become desensitized
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Eek! A Human
Unintended panic in lab mice serves no good purpose
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Can We Talk?
Housekeeping isn't as beneficial as we assumed
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, November 13, 2013
We Are One With the Sun
On summer solstice, “we” includes druids and NASA scientists
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, July 10, 2013
A Monster Star is Born
Telescope in Chile tracks a mass in the Milky Way
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, August 21, 2013
If the Shoes Fit …
Footwear consumerism conflicts with environmental concerns
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Citizen Cow-Pat Project
Beetles decompose dung best
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, November 27, 2013
The Day of Eco-Atonement
Air quality improves when Israelis suspend driving
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Small Scientists
Five traits come naturally to little ones
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 16, 2013
With a Bang (or a Clunk)
Researchers fire a gun in pursuit of life
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, September 25, 2013
One Word: Plastics
As marine debris, they may spread infectious diseases
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 09, 2013
The Princess Paradox
Toymaker’s video brings up concerns about sex stereotypes
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, January 01, 2014
Pesticide Paradox
Twenty-three schoolchildren poisoned in India, a leader in organic farming
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Plastic Pollution
… and another hidden hit on the environment
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, January 29, 2014
The Barbie Effect
Toys make a difference in children’s aspirations
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Dumped in Space
A simple new way to track Earth-orbiting trash
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, January 08, 2014
The Millipedes of Madagascar
A mining operation is threatening the island's million-year-old species
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, June 18, 2014
About Using That Word Nazi
Casual comparisons bespeak ignorance
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, April 02, 2014
So More Can Live
With a little money and basic care, more mothers and babies could survive.
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, June 25, 2014
When to Say No
Thoughtless collecting of animal specimens can hasten the decline of species
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, July 02, 2014
The Nightmare of the Iguana
Bahamas tourists are making lizards unhealthy on junk food
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Overdosing on Communication
Whither Facebook, Myspace, etc.?
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Autism: Something in the Air
Experiments link brain damage to pollution
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, July 09, 2014
I Feel Weak
And my perceived lack of social power affects assessment of my physical strength
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Autism: The Pesticides on Our Food
New research confirms risks to pregnant women
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Selfie Defense
Photos have value beyond expressions of self-adoration
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Hey Good Lookin’
Brain scans show that mathematicians register degrees of beauty when shown formulas
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Vaccination Validation
New analysis confirms no link between measles immunization and autism
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, June 04, 2014
The Death of Marius
Putting a zookeeper’s decision in perspective
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Squidgy the Robot
Tiny theoretical device portends medical marvels
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Untested and Unregulated
Are the chemicals in many consumer products really safe?
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Monster Mash
How a child deals with dragons signals adult mental health
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Following Combat and Civilian Traumas
Now called post-traumatic stress disorder, ‘shell shock’ is still with us
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, July 30, 2014
The Shocking Truth
Anything’s better than being alone with your thoughts
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, August 06, 2014
The Science of the Lambs
When it comes to your food, the more you know the better
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Still Up a Tree
The world doesn’t value our arboreal legacy
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Physicist, Pacifist, Anti-Fascist
In dissent, Einstein affirmed humanity over nationalism
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Remembering Matthew Power
Journalist, friend, man of action
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Feeling Hormonal
When mongoose dad helps care for junior
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Beneficial Bacteria
Stress in pregnancy can alter their impact
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, February 18, 2015
The Care and Feeding of Prince George
Newly discovered benefits found in breast milk
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, September 10, 2014
New Insight on a Famous Study
Participants in obedience experiments were not as passive as originally assumed
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 01, 2014
In Flanders Fields …
The wild poppies are vanishing
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Because They Are There
Meet two new species of a very small animal
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Storybook Stereotypes
For the children, there’s still a way to go
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, December 03, 2014
Ode on a Grecian Replica
On simplifying accurate copies of fragile antiquities
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Love and Danger in Sandwiches
They can serve as sodium delivery systems
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Another Tobacco Toll
Cigarette butts are not so harmless
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The Lack of Facilities
Studies in India find impediments to progress that may surprise you
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Music and Dementia
Group singing sessions are found to improve cognition
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Tough as Old Moss
Credit resilience to environmental change for its longevity
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Cute Primate Tricks?
The considerable downside of raising chimps as pets
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The Luxury of a Toilet
The necessity is unobtainable for more than a billion people
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, September 03, 2014
Witch Persecution in Africa
Where children can be victims
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Ebola Decisions and Revisions
Measures to stop the disease in its tracks are definitely works in progress
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Changing Minds
Public health in rural India is a slow learning curve
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Tougher Than We Think
New study pinpoints a source of resilience to stress disorders
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Empathy for Inanimate Objects
Do not attempt this experiment at home
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Organ Laundering
Can you know where your new kidney came from?
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, November 05, 2014
Monster Mash
How a child deals with dragons signals adult mental health
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Thanks for the Gratitude
But what’s the upside for the curmudgeon?
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Kidneys for Sale
No simple answers to questions about exploitation and expediency
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, November 12, 2014
A Tissue of Research
What’s with hiding toilet paper under doll dresses?
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, February 04, 2015
To Be Young, Male, and Black
Medical care lags for this part of America’s population
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Gut Reaction
Study implicates bacteria in maternal stress and infant illnesses
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Mice and Spiders and Bugs. Oh My!
Are animal phobias innate or learned?
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Stuck on Band-Aids
Addiction by children is a phase
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Genesis of Planets
A new image may revolutionize theories about their formation
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Underserved in Health Care
Life expectancy is still low for young African-American males
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Farewell
And thanks to everyone who helped along the way
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Selfie Defense
Photos have value beyond expressions of self-adoration
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Thanks for the Gratitude
But what’s the upside for the curmudgeon?
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, May 20, 2015
So More Can Live
With a little money and basic care, more mothers and babies could survive.
by Josie Glausiusz | Wednesday, May 27, 2015
