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Kristel is a science writer based in the U.S. with a doctorate in chemistry from the University of New South Wales, Australia. She holds a master's degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her work has appeared in Drug Discovery News, Science, Eos and Mongabay, among other outlets. She received the 2022 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications.

Latest articles by Kristel Tjandra

a dark mountainous landscape beneath a dark sky with many shooting stars

'Double' meteor shower will light up the skies next week. Here's how to watch.

By Kristel Tjandra published 27 July 24

As Earth's orbit intersects with those of two comets this month, stargazers will have a chance to view spectacular double meteor showers.

Stargazing

A satellite photo of clouds over land and ocean

Scientists say they can now forecast El Niño Southern Oscillation years in advance

By Kristel Tjandra published 18 July 24

Scientists used thousands of years of climate data to show that El Niño Southern Oscillations can be predicted more than two years in advance.

Climate Change

A decent sized boat floats in ocean water next to the vertical incline of an ice cliff.

Giant river system that existed 40 million years ago discovered deep below Antarctic ice

By Kristel Tjandra published 2 July 24

"There was this gigantic river system": Researchers find ancient lost world deep beneath Antarctic ice.

Earth

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