Ben Guarino

Ben Guarino is a reporter for The Washington Post’s Science section. He has worked as a freelance science journalist, reporting on topics ranging from star formation to swine flu. He completed a two-year AAAS Mass Media Fellowship with The Washington Post in 2015, after which he has been a staff writer. He has a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Brown University, a master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biophysics from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/ben-guarino/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

Dust from Asteroid Impact Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction, Study Suggests

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 The dust from the asteroid impact blocked sunlight, leading to a drastic drop in photosynthesis. The lack of sunlight led to a significant decrease in the food chain, ultimately leading to the extinction of dinosaurs. The study's findings were based on the analysis of sediment layers at a site in North Dakota known as Tanis.