Sofia Quaglia
Sofia Quaglia is a freelance journalist who writes about biology and nature. Her work has appeared in publications such as BBC Earth, The New York Times and The Guardian.
Recent articles by Sofia Quaglia
A massive insect study may have made a huge mistake
The debate over the results of a highly-cited paper raises questions about how biodiversity loss should be measured
This deer-riding monkey could rewrite the story of evolution. Here’s why
New research suggests that cultural practices in the animal kingdom can develop across species boundaries.
How the ancient Amazonian 'dark earth' could save Earth’s future
The mysterious, nutrient-rich soil of the Amazons might hold the secret to fight climate change.
Bat babies are getting bigger than ever. Here’s why
These ‘extreme mammals’ are crucial for the health of the environment, but we've hated them for far too long.
The secret way insects (and their poop) are spreading plants around the world
New evidence is showing that bugs are playing a much larger role in seed dispersal than we thought.
Why we’re losing the war against inbred super bed bugs
The battle between bedbugs and humans is long and complicated and now, with the 2024 Summer Olympics ongoing, the stakes are higher than ever.
This adorable frog could change everything we know about animal empathy
Poison dart frogs have been observed sharing stress responses with their mates.