Jeremy Hsu

Author bio

Jeremy Hsu is a Brooklyn-based journalist who covers science and technology issues for publications such as Scientific American, Discover Magazine, Wired, IEEE Spectrum, and Undark Magazine. His recent focus has been on artificial intelligence techniques such as deep learning and the impact of automation on society. But he also maintains a strong interest in biodiversity conservation issues, space exploration technologies, and military history.

Jeremy Hsu’s Contributions:

The Military Wants to Hide Covert Messages in Marine Mammal Sounds

The human fascination with hiding military messages in whale and dolphin sounds has led to US military Cold War experiments and modern Chinese research.

Dec 10, 2020 | 1,200 words, about 6 minutes

sumo wrestler Kisenosato Yutaka holds up a red seabream

Supersize My Seabream

Researchers are using CRISPR gene editing technology to give Japan’s coveted red seabream a bodybuilding boost. But will people accept it?

Jun 18, 2019 | 1,900 words, about 9 minutes

Tall ship Elissa moored in Port Galveston, Texas

Diet of the Ancient Mariner

An unprecedented archaeology experiment is putting historical shipboard food and drink to the test.

Mar 14, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

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