Jennifer Walter

Jennifer Walter is a science reporter for Inverse. She’s a generalist, and approaches reporting as an opportunity to learn and share as much knowledge about the universe as possible (and the weirder that knowledge is, the better).

Since joining the Inverse team in 2021, Jennifer has covered space, ancient humans, technology, nature, animals, and health. She first worked with highly visual card stories before moving on to more standard reporting, though still enjoys sharing stunning views of the universe, elusive shots of creatures in the deep sea, and award-winning nature photography.

Before Inverse, Jennifer was an editor for Discover magazine. Her work can still be found periodically in Discover today, as well as Milwaukee Magazine and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Her reporting has also been featured in USA Today, Yahoo News, Futurism, Greatist, and more.

Jennifer is a graduate of Marquette University, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism and German. During college, she won several awards from the Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Association for her radio show, Dad Rock Radio, where she honored her late father through stories, interviews, and music on Marquette University Radio.

As a child of two engineers and also a former Girl Scout, Jennifer has always been crafty and curious about the world. She spends most of her free time birdwatching and going on hikes. And while she doesn’t knit or sew as much as she used to, Jennifer still has a deep appreciation for fiber arts, which she mostly expresses through her personal style. Her favorite place to be is anywhere along Lake Michigan. Elsewhere on the web, you can find her at jenngwalter.com or at her LinkedIn page.

Reel Science

The Scariest Christopher Nolan Thriller on Streaming Nails a Real Neurological Condition

Reel Science: Memento

ByJennifer Walter
Space

Crescent Venus, Elusive Meteors, and More: 4 Sky Events to Catch in June

Keep your eye on the sky this month for a spectacular show.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Ax-2 Splashdown Marks Another Milestone for Commercial Spaceflight

Welcome home.

ByJennifer Walter
Reel Science

The Boldest Sci-Fi Movie On Netflix Gets Asteroid Science All Wrong

Starship Troopers is a lot of things, but scientifically accurate is none of them.

ByJennifer Walter
Brain-Computer Interfaces

A Brain-Computer Interface Just Helped a Paralyzed Man Walk Again

Another promising milestone for BCIs.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Would You Lie in Bed for 2 Months for Human Space Exploration? These 12 People Will

It won’t exactly be restful.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Breathtaking New Images Showcase Sunspots, Glowing Plasma on Sun’s Surface

Get an eyeful without burning your retinas.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Powerful Volcanic Eruption Created "Bubbles" in the Atmosphere

Changes to Earth’s upper atmosphere could be a byproduct of big eruptions — causing hiccups in satellite and GPS communication.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Stunning Mosaics Piece Together Previously Unseen Details of Star Birth

A 5-year survey probed the secrets of star formation — and captured gorgeous images.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Earthquake-detecting “Trash Bag” Balloons Could Tell Us the Secrets of Venus

Scientists are learning how to sense seismic events from the stratosphere — which could be a boon for future missions to Venus.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Incredible! Listen to the Noisy Soundscape Beneath the World's Largest Tree

Tune in to the sounds of Pando, from under the soil.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

These Vibrant Sea Creatures Are Thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Life always finds a way.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Flower Moon 2023: You Can't Miss This Week’s Stunning Full Moon and Eclipse

The Flower Moon blooms on May 5, welcoming a mid-Spring eclipse.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

20,000-Year-Old DNA Finally Revealed Who Wore This Ancient Elk Tooth Pendant

Found in Denisova Cave, this pendant carved from an elk tooth could mark the beginning of a new way to find ancient DNA.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Jupiter is Back! And 3 More Astronomical Events In May

See the first penumbral eclipse in over two years, plus more stunning sights.

ByJennifer Walter
Reel Science

Christian Bale’s Most Disturbing Movie and the Dark History of Sleep Science

Could someone really go an entire year without so much as a wink of shut-eye?

ByJennifer Walter
Science

375 Million Years Ago, This Evolutionary Trick Helped the First Animals Live on Land

The mudskipper’s affinity for both land and sea sheds light on our own evolutionary past.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Scientists Give Worms the Munchies — and Uncover a Neurological Mystery

Your high cravings are actually an important part of evolutionary history.

ByJennifer Walter
Space

Lyrids 2023 Meteor Shower: Don't Miss Spring's Most Spectacular Astronomy Event

Welcome to April’s biggest show: the Lyrid Meteor Shower.

ByJennifer Walter
Science

Why Did the Vikings Abandon Greenland? New Study Pieces Together a Complex Answer

Sea level rise played a larger role than previously thought — but it wasn’t the only reason they left.

ByJennifer Walter