Jenny McGrath is a senior science reporter, covering archaeology, paleontology, and more.
She's written about science throughout history, technological innovations, and women in science. Some archaeological and paleontological research she has covered include Neanderthal cave drawings, some of the oldest stone tools found in the US, a tiny "ice mouse" that lived among dinosaurs, and Pleistocene extinctions.
Other areas of interest include invasive species and scientific mysteries.
Before joining the science team, Jenny covered smart-home technology and home appliances.
Prior to working at Business Insider, Jenny was a senior writer and home editor for Digital Trends. She launched the site's home section as its first home editor in 2014, before Amazon released the first Echo and the same year Google bought Nest. At trade shows including CES, KBIS, and IFA, she's watched smart-home and home appliance trends evolve.
She always has podcast recommendations.
Home
2024-10-30T17:08:54Z
To find the best silent alarm clocks, we tested sunrise lights, wearables, and vibrating alarms to help you wake up on time without disturbing others.
Yelloway One is a new variety of banana that's edible and resistant to some key fungal diseases. It could help save the world's most popular banana.
Whether you're a sommelier or love a $10 red, the best wine glasses transform the drinking experience. Here are glasses for red, white, and sparkling wines.
Style
2024-10-16T20:10:34Z
We tested dozens of robes, from terrycloth bathrobes to luxury cashmere housecoats, to find the best robes for women.
Vikings were well-traveled, as shown by 50 skeletons found in Denmark. Their graves contained goods from other lands, suggesting international trade.
The biggest, brightest supermoon of 2024 will rise this week. Moonrise is the best time to see it at its most brilliant, according to experts.
Dark sky parks in all 50 states are the best places to watch space events and go stargazing. See meteors, comets, eclipses, and more in these spots.
Take a look at how experts are restoring the Temple of Horus to its original colors from over 2,000 years ago atop tall scaffolds.
Home
2024-10-10T20:30:09Z
Sunrise alarm clocks gently mimic sunlight for a more natural wake up. The best wake-up light alarm clocks offer numerous light and sound settings.
Tech
2024-10-08T19:06:36Z
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified from a tropical storm with 35 mph to a Category 5 hurricane with 180 mph in two days. See its rapid evolution.
Hurricane Helene has caused a lot of destruction and displaced wildlife, including this alligator. It was seen swimming near a flooded street.
Tech
2024-10-03T18:54:13Z
With Amazon Prime Day returning on October 8, it's a great time to consider how Prime compares to Walmart Plus and the store's competing sales.
Tech
2024-10-01T22:56:35Z
Before and after satellite images show Hurricane Helene's destruction across Florida's coastline when it made landfall on Thursday as a Category 4 storm.
Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" seems to capture a phenomenon known as turbulence, scientists showed by applying mathematics to the painting.
The genome of a Neanderthal named Thorin suggested he was part of an unknown lineage. He and his community stayed isolated for 50,000 years.
From snake embalming rituals to mummy pregnancy to ancient medicine, these discoveries were made using CT scans without damaging the remains.
During construction, millions of fossils were found at a California high school, including megalodon teeth, extinct dolphins, and bird skulls.
Hoping to snap a photo of Tuesday's supermoon? Astrophotographers give some tips on how to capture it.
September 17's full moon will be a supermoon and a harvest moon. A partial lunar eclipse will also happen the same night.
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission was a spaceflight for the ages. Here's what the historic mission was like from launch to landing.