Elizabeth Preston
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Elizabeth Preston
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Science journalist, humor writer and aspiring cephalopod. Author of THE CREATURES' GUIDE TO CARING, coming in 2026.

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I think migration is a great topic for this age because the questions are both easily grasped and awe-inspiring. How do birds know where to go, even if they've never been there before? How do they find their way over hundreds or thousands of miles?
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I truly did not anticipate the twist at the end about imprinting, A+
November 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Yes I appreciated the point that maybe being a scammer is almost the only way to make freelance journalism viable.
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ooh! If you haven't already read Jenny Slate's Lifeform, it's a great listen
November 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I don't think this is universally true FYI...pretty sure I've heard of people getting advances from university presses (under 10K, but still better than 0!)
November 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Thanks for sharing!
November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I know what paper you're writing about!
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM