Katie Hunt - Senior Producer, CNN Digital
Katie Hunt
Senior Producer, CNN Digital
Katie Hunt writes about science and health for CNN Digital based in London. She was previously a senior digital producer in Hong Kong, where she led coverage of China.
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‘Extraordinary’ structure has no real parallel in the archaeological record, scientists say
Sep 21, 2023
Researchers have unearthed the oldest known wooden structure in Zambia, and it’s almost half a million years old, according to a new study.
Rare cache of pink diamonds formed when a supercontinent broke apart, study says
Sep 19, 2023
Pink diamonds are extremely rare and coveted. But a discovery made in Western Australia near a now-closed mine may help reveal new deposits of the jewels, researchers say.
Strange ‘earthquake lights’ explained
Sep 16, 2023
This week, learn about a mysterious seismic phenomenon, the James Webb Space Telescope’s discovery of a potential ocean world, Earth’s most rampant invasive species, and more.
Scientists say they have pinpointed the moment humanity almost went extinct
Sep 05, 2023
The population of early humans dwindled to around 1,280 individuals during a time of dramatic climate change and remained that small for about 117,000 years, the study said.
Scientists have finally decoded mysteries of the Y chromosome. Here’s why it matters
Aug 25, 2023
Scientists fully sequence the Y chromosome for the first time, uncovering information that could have implications for the study of male infertility and other issues.
Mystery of octopus garden in ocean’s midnight zone solved by scientists
Aug 24, 2023
Researchers believe the shorter brooding period near warm hydrothermal springs increases a hatchling octopus’ odds for survival.
Fresh look at Ötzi the Iceman reveals his true appearance and other surprises
Aug 19, 2023
This week, learn more about an ice mummy, discover a snake named after a celebrity, unravel why a planet is spinning faster, marvel at a moon art mission, and more.
Scientists decode a 2,000-year-old curry recipe
Jul 25, 2023
Traces of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg detected on a sandstone grinding slab and other stone tools reveal that curry was eaten in what’s now Vietnam at least 2,000 years ago.
How killer whale grannies spend their time postmenopause
Jul 20, 2023
Female orcas, like their human counterparts, live decades beyond their reproductive years.
Ancient shrimplike predator was misunderstood, according to new research
Jul 04, 2023
A new analysis of the extinct marine animal Anomalocaris canadensis suggests the Cambrian hunter was more of a weakling than once assumed.
Rare octopus discovery made 2 miles below the ocean surface
Jun 30, 2023
Researchers have documented an active octopus nursery, where hundreds of the deep-sea creatures cluster together to brood their eggs.
How to keep your dog and other pets cool in the heat
Jun 28, 2023
Keeping cool in the brutally hot weather spreading across the United States is challenging for humans, but it can be dangerous for our our pets, too. Veterinary experts recommend the following steps to keep your dog, cat or other animal safe during hot weather.
What we know about the ocean’s depths — and why it’s so risky to explore it
Jun 23, 2023
Only about 20% of the ocean’s depths has been mapped by humans. Here’s what we do — and don’t — know about the deep seas and why studying them is so risky.
French cave markings may be the oldest known engravings by Neanderthals
Jun 23, 2023
Lines, swirls and dots on the walls of a cave in France are the oldest known engravings by Neanderthals, according to a new analysis of the ancient marks.
6 surprising things about bees on World Bee Day
May 20, 2023
In honor of World Bee Day on May 20, here are six surprising things you might not know about nature’s hardest-working pollinators.
Stone Age humans made to-scale plans to build mysterious mega structures
May 17, 2023
The oldest known architectural plans have been discovered in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, archaeologists say. The engravings, between 7,000 and 8,000 years old, depict desert kites, vast structures used to trap animals.
About
Katie Hunt writes about science and health for CNN Digital based in London. She was previously a senior digital producer in Hong Kong, where she led coverage of China. Katie has also worked for Reuters and the BBC. She has a BA in Modern Chinese Studies from the University of Leeds.