Claire Maldarelli

Claire Maldarelli is a senior science editor at *Inverse* with expertise in health, medicine, and exercise science. She holds a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology from UC Davis and a master’s in science journalism from NYU. Previously, she served as Science Editor at *Popular Science Magazine* and hosted its podcast *Ask Us Anything*, addressing diverse topics from human physiology to astrophysics. Her work has appeared in *Scientific American*, *The New York Times*, and *Science World*. Recent collaborations include a FERN-Inverse series on ultraprocessed foods, featuring interviews with experts like Marion Nestle, and deep dives into athletic performance (e.g., women’s marathon times) and technology (e.g., Nike’s Alphafly 3 shoes). Her reporting often bridges scientific research with public health implications, particularly in nutrition and environmental sustainability.