Electric Shock: Could this man hold the key to human regeneration?

E-single published online in Matter in Dec. 2012 about Michael Levin, director of the Tufts Center for Regenerative Medicine, and about the role of bioelectricity in regeneration. Winner of the 2014 IOP-STFC International Physics Journalism Prize.

“It was a joy to read this intriguing article by Cynthia and it was good to see the winning entry demonstrate such an interesting example from the breadth of issues for which physics is so pertinent. Too often physics is thought of as quite a narrow, self-contained subject, instead of as a way of thinking that underpins many other disciplines.” Athene Donald, professor of experimental physics at the University of Cambridge

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Iceland’s Hydrogen Project

Iceland hopes to use its ambitious hydrogen project to wean the island nation off oil. This story explores what it means for Iceland — and for the rest of the world.  Aired on NPR’s Living on Earth, May 2004

Winner of the country’s top science journalism award, the 2004 “Pinnacle of Excellence” award, radio, from the American Association for the Advancement of Science

“Graber traveled a great distance to capture the story and conducted impressive interviews while on location. She vividly described her journey, the science and the sounds of Iceland.”

(AAAS press release)

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Ritual Use of Mercury

For generations, mercury has been part of spiritual and health rituals, particularly in the Caribbean. These practices, still employed by Caribbean-Americans, can lead to serious health problems. One group in Lawrence, Mass. is starting to make a difference.

Aired on NPR’s Living on Earth, January 2004

2004 Award for In-Depth Reporting, Society of Environmental Journalists, second place

“Of it, the judges simply said: ‘It was so unexpected and very well reported.’”

(SEJ Press release)

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Israeli Life

In 2004, following years of intense bombing there, I visited Israel. I’d lived there for years, but it was my first time back since the start of the second intifada, so I interviewed friends and relatives to learn what had changed.  Aired on the World Vision Report, November 2004

2005 Silver Medal winner at the New York Festivals

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