Anna Gibbs

Anna Gibbs is a freelance journalist covering science and the environment. Her work has appeared in several publications including The Atlantic, Science News, and Popular Science. She studied poetry at Harvard College and is now based in New York City.

Reel Science

The Fundamental Aspect of Human Emotion that ‘Inside Out 2’ Gets Completely Wrong

Emotions don't appear out of nowhere when we enter puberty.

By Anna Gibbs
Reel Science

Is A Planet Alive? ‘Scavenger's Reign’ Unearths A Fringe Ecological Theory

The Gaia hypothesis doesn’t hold much water.

By Anna Gibbs
Science

The Na’vi in 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Are Master Breath-holders — Here’s How Anyone Can Learn This Incredible Skill

With a little training, you can stay underwater much longer than you’d think.

By Anna Gibbs