Erika Engelhaupt

Erika Engelhaupt is an American science writer and editor best known for her popular blog "Gory Details," which inspired her book of the same name. She serves as a science editor at National Geographic and has written for publications including Science News and ScienceNews.org. Her work explores the weird, unsettling, and fascinating corners of science — from parasites and decomposition to the surprising biology of everyday life. With a talent for making the macabre both accessible and entertaining, Engelhaupt brings a sharp wit and infectious curiosity to topics that most people would rather not think about — but can't stop reading.