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Stephanne Taylor

Author bio

After a stint in gravitational physics and a brief detour into Martian geochemistry, Stephanne Taylor has just finished a PhD in physical oceanography at McGill University. Her winding academic path mirrors her wide-ranging curiosity about the natural world. She is a founding member of Science Borealis, where she edits the physics and astronomy section. She writes and blogs about physics, environmental science, Canadian politics, and weird invertebrates.

Stephanne Taylor’s Contributions:

The discovery of anaphylaxis began aboard one of Prince Albert of Monaco’s yachts. Monaco commemorated the accomplishment with a series of stamps, but unfortunately depicted the wrong vessel. Background photo courtesy of Freshwater and Marine Image Bank/University of Washington

The Unexpected Discovery of Anaphylaxis

How the sting of the Portuguese man-of-war led to one of the most significant medical advances rooted in oceanographic work.

Oct 31, 2016 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

The Climate Anxiety Doctor Is “In”

A Providence poet is taking to the park to counsel residents about their climate woes.

Jul 13, 2016 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes