Adam Kovac

Adam Kovac is a journalist currently based in New York City. His work has appeared in RollingStone.com, Esquire.com, The Cut, USA Today, VICE and others. He thinks about death a bit too much.

HYPOCRISY

Why Scientists Are Boycotting This Conference in Qatar

For many scientists, doctors, and philosophers, Qatar’s hostility to many vulnerable groups makes it ill-suited to host a convention on ethical questions.

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THE WORLD IS (NOT) A VAMPIRE

This Blood Lust ‘Disorder’ Is Really an Old Prank Gone Wrong

For nearly three decades, experts have devoted time and resources to studying the vampiric behaviors described by “Renfield’s Syndrome.” The problem is that it’s totally made-up.

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EXHALE

Your Football Team May Suck Because of Something in the Air

Air pollution’s effects extend to the performance of professional sports players, a new study has found.

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‘ISN’T IT NEAT?’

This Ex-‘Canadian Idol’ Star Wants You to Start an Ant Farm

His singing brought him fame—but his real passion is teaching people to raise insects.

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OFF THE DEEP END

The Bold Journey to Reveal Each Dark Inch of the Ocean Floor

The crew of the E/V Nautilus has already spotted whale corpses, octopus gardens, and the wreckage of German submarines sitting on the ocean floor. There’s much more to see.

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Why Scientists Are Boycotting This Conference in Qatar

This Blood Lust ‘Disorder’ Is Really an Old Prank Gone Wrong

Your Football Team May Suck Because of Something in the Air

This Ex-‘Canadian Idol’ Star Wants You to Start an Ant Farm

The Bold Journey to Reveal Each Dark Inch of the Ocean Floor

Inside the Heated Scientific Debate to Redefine Who Is Dead