Behind the Headlines: Meet science reporter Meghan Bartels

From covering stunning celestial spectacles to reporting on evolutionary marvels and unraveling ancient mysteries, Scientific American's senior news reporter Meghan Bartels approaches each assignment by considering the reader's perspective. "My job is to delve into topics that pique my interest, reach out to an expert for insights, absorb that knowledge, and then thoughtfully pass it on to others," Meghan says. "It's a process of exploration for both me and the reader—so if it sparks my curiosity, then hopefully it sparks their curiosity, too." Meghan's ability to immerse herself into any subject matter has produced a diverse collection of stories in which there's something for everyone. Amazing Animals: These Adorable Jellyfish Show Learning Doesn't Even Require a Brain The devastating impacts of climate change: Humans Have Crossed 6 of 9 'Planetary Boundaries' Healthy Living: What to Do When You Can't Fall Asleep May Surprise You Playful pets: Why Do Cats Knead like They're Making Biscuits? In case you missed it: Antarctica's Penguins Could Be Devastated by Avian Influenza Subscribing to Scientific American helps make Meghan's work possible, giving us a better understanding of our universe—big and small. Subscribe More of Meghan's Work These Sharks Hold Their 'Breath' to Stay Warm Scalloped hammerhead sharks take dramatic dives to hunt for food in cold, deep waters—and new evidence suggests they hold their breath to keep warm while they do so. Read Now   Stunning Comet Spiral Offers Glimpse of Icy Snowball at Its Core Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is hiding a strange spiral in its icy heart—and it may tell scientists about the comet's innards. Read Now   How Risky Are Repeat COVID Infections? What We Know So Far Four years into the pandemic, many people have had COVID more than once—but the health consequences of repeat infections are not yet clear. Read More   What Do Dogs and Cats Dream About? Pets can't report their dreams, but scientists have some evidence about what is happening when Sparky and Mittens sleep. Read More   NASA May Pay $1 Billion to Destroy the International Space Station. Here's Why The International Space Station—larger than a football field and weighing almost 450 tons—must eventually fall to Earth. It's a delicate, dangerous process. Read More

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