Hi! My name is Sarah Sloat and I’m a writer and editor.
I’m interested in unexpected connections, the wonderful, and the weird.
You can find my byline at Scientific American, The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Daily Beast, Wired, Gothamist, The New Republic, DAME, MIT Technology Review, Popular Science, Hakai Magazine, The Guardian, NBC, and others.
Previously I was the senior science, health, and technology editor at Inverse. I’ve also worked extensively as a fact-checker and science consultant, including on Marvel’s The Unstoppable Wasp. Beyond editorial, I’ve done radio work with WNYC and performed comedy at Caveat and UCB New York.
While I’d rather be outside, I write from an apartment in Brooklyn with many (struggling) plants. If you’re interested in working together you can email me at sarahsloat9@gmail.
Selected writing
Below you’ll find the topics I report on most frequently — “read more” will take you to a collection of clips. Many of my articles sit at the intersection of science and culture.
Mental health
I report on the link between the mind and body, mental health myths, actionable steps you can take to increase well-being, and access to mental health care.
Ancient humans
I report on the science of ancient humans and their influence on modern health and culture.
Technology
I report on how digital worlds influence human relationships and space exploration.
