Evan Howell

I’m a science journalist who occasionally drifts into other forms of writing—because, as they say, the heart knows what it wants. I have a Master’s degree in Geology and a varied background that blends science and creativity. When I’m not at my computer, you’ll probably find me rock climbing.

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  • Education, background, peer-reviewed journal publications, and cross-discipline interests.

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Featured Publications

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FEATURE: A long-lost ice sheet could predict the future of New York City (Live Science)
FEATURE: A long-lost ice sheet could predict the future of New York City (Live Science)

Scientists are rethinking what we knew about a vanished ice sheet — and that could spell trouble for New York City.

A minute-by-minute account of the Pompeii eruption, revealed in agonizing detail (Science Magazine)
A minute-by-minute account of the Pompeii eruption, revealed in agonizing detail (Science Magazine)

Two new studies provide unprecedented insight into one of the ancient world’s most famous cataclysms.

Nevada Has Loads of Lithium. Here’s Why. (Eos Magazine)
Nevada Has Loads of Lithium. Here’s Why. (Eos Magazine)

Nevada is becoming a major producer of lithium, thanks to topography, climate, and geologic serendipity.

(This article appeared in the January 2025 print issue)