Aaron Tremper

Editorial Assistant at Science News Explores

Aaron Tremper is the editorial assistant for Science News Explores. He has a B.A. in English (with minors in creative writing and film production) from SUNY New Paltz and an M.A. in Journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism’s Science and Health Reporting program. A former intern at Audubon magazine and Atlanta’s NPR station, WABE 90.1 FM, he has reported a wide range of science stories for radio, print, and digital media. His favorite reporting adventure? Tagging along with researchers studying bottlenose dolphins off of New York City and Long Island, NY.

Aaron also writes for Science News.  See his Science News articles here.

All Stories by Aaron Tremper

  1. Animals

    Magic helped this researcher trick birds for research 

    At the National University of Singapore, Elias Garcia-Pelegrin looks at how magic can help us understand animal intelligence.

  2. Space

    Spacecraft need an extra boost to travel between stars 

    Star Wars makes space travel look easy by breaking the laws of physics. Off-screen, the technology for spacecraft to reach other worlds doesn’t exist yet.

  3. Animals

    This biologist tracks seadragons, with help from the public

    Nerida Wilson uses artificial intelligence to identify seadragons in photos taken by citizen scientists.

  4. Earth

    Superman’s kryptonite doesn’t have a true equal on Earth

    Though not quite kryptonite, some Earth minerals can glow under ultraviolet light. Excited electrons cause these real-life power stones to light up.

  5. Animals

    A childhood dog inspired this veterinarian to help others 

    Sunday Agbonika runs the organization Dogalov, which uses animals to help support neurodivergent children in Africa.

  6. Fossils

    This paleontologist studies ancient mammal movement — virtually

    Anne Kort uses computers to piece together the fossils of ancient mammals. Studying fossils virtually offers her more ways to study fragile remains.

  7. Tech

    This computer scientist is making virtual reality safer

    Niall Williams creates algorithms that lowers the odds of motion sickness and bumping into obstacles while using virtual reality headsets.

  8. Animals

    Dancing spiders inspired this biologist to teach others

    Inspired by his research in animal communication, Echeverri began exploring ways to teach others about science while finishing his Ph.D. Today, he shares his passion for spiders as a science communicator.

  9. Tech

    Scientists Say: Digital Footprint

    Your digital footprint contains both what you post online — and information about your online activity collected by others.

  10. Tech

    Could we build a mecha?

    In the movies, mechas come equipped with all kinds of abilities. But real giant robots would first have to master simpler actions, like walking and jumping.

  11. Plants

    This urban gardener is mimicking nature to create healthier plants

    Urban garden specialist Kwesi Joseph is experimenting with rock dust and plants. He also helps New York City community and school gardens with gardening problems.

  12. Space

    This space physicist uses radios to study eclipses

    Nathaniel Frissell uses radio data to study how eclipses affect a layer of the atmosphere called the ionosphere.