Sara Novak is a science journalist at Discover Magazine. She covers a range of topics including climate science, mental health, and paleontology, with a particular focus on Long Covid and GLP-1 medications. Sara's work has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, Scientific American, and National Geographic.
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Sara Novak's articles predominantly focus on scientific and health-related topics, particularly anthropology, animals, health, science, and history. She frequently cites data in her coverage which indicates a preference for evidence-based information.
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A combination of large patient load and ‘a million decisions a day’ can lead to poorer outcomes.
Turtles are weird. They move around in their own armored sanctuary, have adapted to living on land and in water and are among the longest-living animals on the planet.
By: Sara Novak
Abstract Fungal disease and antifungal resistance are growing, historically underrecognized global threats that are difficult to detect and track.
By: Sara Novak
Learn more about some of ancient Egypt's most sought-after mysteries and what we have discovered so far.
By: Stephanie Edwards, Sara Novak, Ángeles Orfila, Jenny Lehmann, Jack Knudson, Cody Cottier
Discover the top stories from Aug. 22 to Aug. 28, 2026, including mummies made 2,000 years before the rise of Egypt and a rare brain-eating amoeba that is spreading across the U.S.
By: Sara Novak
Were there ever small dinosaurs? Learn about the dinosaurs that lived alongside ancient giants and how their size may have helped them adapt, diversify, and survive in changing ecosystems.
By: Sara Novak
Key Takeaways on Anoa Dwarf Buffalos The anoa is a rare dwarf buffalo found only on two Indonesian islands: Buton and Sulawesi.
EHRs, texts, portals sap physicians’ time, creates mental strain and lowers job satisfaction.
Integrity served as a deep-space testbed for technology that could aid cancer patients, serve remote clinics, and supercharge the internet.
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