Miriam Fauzia

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Science and medicine reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News. Miriam previously has written for USA Today, The Daily Beast, Inverse, The New York Times, and others. She holds a master's degree in immunology from the University of Oxford and another master's in journalism from Boston University.

Latest Stories

A meteor streaks above the Wyoming countryside on Aug. 13, 2013, during a Perseids meteor...

Perseid meteor shower now visible in North Texas night skies

The Perseids will reach their peak between Aug. 11 and 13.

By Miriam FauziaNewsJul 19, 2024Member Exclusive

A photo of a mammoth foot in a permafrost environment. Our study shows that the morphology...

New woolly mammoth chromosome discovery could help with resurrection efforts

The new finding could give insight into more than just the prehistoric animal’s genetic code.

By Miriam FauziaNewsJul 13, 2024

The Milky Way galaxy rises behind the old Stardust Motel sign outside Marfa, Texas, March...

Rare ‘Blaze Star’ will be visible in North Texas night skies

The possible once-in-a-lifetime event will happen sometime between now and September.

By Miriam FauziaNewsJun 28, 2024

Si usa su aire acondicionado con un filtro que no esté limpio reducirá el flujo de aire...

Why it’s important for North Texans to keep their ACs clean

Unclean air conditioners can worsen air quality.

By Miriam FauziaNewsJun 25, 2024Member Exclusive

This 2014 photo made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows...

It’s mosquito season in North Texas. Here’s what to know — and how to protect yourself

West Nile virus has been reported in the area in recent weeks.

By Miriam FauziaNewsJun 14, 2024

Lightning appears to hit the top of Hotel Indigo as an approaching thunderstorm moved over...

North Texas storms may worsen because of climate change, scientists say

As the region gets hotter, severe weather may be more likely to happen. Scientists say it’s important to prepare.

By Miriam FauziaEnvironmentJun 14, 2024

A cross is seen on a large uprooted tree in the Casa Linda neighborhood after severe...

Why the severity of North Texas’ Tuesday storms was tough to predict

Meteorologists can predict storms, but it’s difficult to say how severe they will be until they start forming.

By Miriam FauziaWeatherMay 29, 2024Member Exclusive

UT Dallas students Jerin Pullan (right) and Naveen Georgi shade themselves with umbrellas as...

Millions more older adults, including Texans, will experience extreme heat by 2050

The number of Texans age 65 and older is expected to double over the next few decades.

By Miriam FauziaNewsMay 20, 2024Member Exclusive

Researchers are looking into whether fire retardant chemicals used in automobile seat...

North Texans may be exposed to potential carcinogens while driving their cars, study finds

The study found flame retardants are in most cars driven in the United States and may pose a health risk. But how much, experts say, is unclear.

By Miriam FauziaNewsMay 10, 2024

Cows are seen at a dairy in California, Nov. 23, 2016.

No, North Texans don’t need to be worried about bird flu right now, health experts says

Health officials say risk of human-to-human transmission is very low, pasteurized milk products and beef likely safe to eat.

By Miriam FauziaNewsMay 7, 2024