Katie Feather is a former producer for Science Friday and the proud mother of two cats, Charleigh and Sadie.
Katie previously worked as a reporter and producer for KBIA, WHYY, WNYC and The New York Times and has a degree in science journalism from NYU. Her work reporting on events in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014 won a National Murrow Award for small-market feature reporting.
A native of the New York metro area, Katie currently calls New Jersey home (and feels guilty about it). She hopes to one day live near the beach.
11:33
Building an Immunity to Fake News
Researchers discover a psychological “vaccine” against misinformation.
17:24
There’s an Algorithm to Fight Online Extremism
Silicon Valley has a way to curb terrorist messaging online. They just won’t use it.
25:38
The Gesture That Changed Human History
In his new book, physicist Carlo Rovelli takes a journey through modern physics, from Galileo to quantum gravity.
9:00
Why You Should Be Patient With Your Indecisive Teen
A roundworm model suggests that teenage indecision isn’t just a torture tactic.
17:30
Eight Years of Science Under Obama: Boom or Bust?
A look at President Obama’s science legacy.
17:00
There’s a Science Advocate in the House (of Representatives)
A conversation with congressman and physicist Bill Foster.
9:33
Create Your Own Tractor Beam
It’s not exactly like the one in “Star Wars,” but it’s pretty cool all the same.
Can I Drink Alcohol With a Cold? Your Cold Questions, Answered.
Arm yourself with these cold facts, and fight sniffles smarter.
09:02
Notes On Composing For Science
Film composer Darren Fung describes what it took to score the science documentary series “The Great Human Odyssey.”
00:26:38
The Secret to Moana’s Special Animation Sauce? Just Add Water.
Disney animators break down the water effects in its latest hit film.