Laura Geggel

Editor at Live Science

new york, new york, united states

Publications:

Is this you?

Claim your profile to connect with sources, showcase your work, and earn extra income just by writing great stories.

About

I'm the archaeology channel editor at Live Science, where I manage a team of staff writers and freelancers. I assign and edit stories on finds from the Roman Empire, ancient Egypt, the Vikings, pre- and post-Columbian North and South America, ancient China, human evolution, Neanderthals and more. I am skilled at SEO and help pick story pitches for all our channels (animals, planet Earth, space, tech, chemistry, health, etc.) based on our brand and past traffic. I also edit the Life's Little Mysteries section, which dives into intriguing queries such as "What happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid slammed into Earth?" and "Are there any moons that are made of gas?" Life's Little Mysteries are mini-features that run every weekend, which boosts weekend and evergreen traffic to Live Science.My reporting beats include archaeology/history, extinct and extant animals and climate change. In addition to editing and writing, I have strong on-camera experience, reporting breaking science news on Fox's Four4Four Science, Cheddar news and Live Science's video channel and podcast. I earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Journalism with an Advanced Certificate in Science, Health and Environmental Reporting from New York University. I have a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in English literature and psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.

Featured Articles

Bronze ring with Lighthouse of Alexandria engraving discovered at palace on submerged island in Egypt

A bronze signet ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria, a wonder of the ancient world , has been discovered underwater in the Mediterranean off Alexandria, Egypt. A joint team from the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) and the Egy... See more

livescience.com•Laura Geggel•Oct 9, 2026

'Freakish' discovery of 9 million-year-old capybara tooth supports idea that Atacama wasn't always a desert

An illustration of ancient capybaras enjoying coastal wetlands, which may have looked somewhat like the Atacama Desert around 9 million years ago. Researchers have discovered a roughly 9 million year old tooth belonging to a large, water-loving relative o... See more

livescience.com•Laura Geggel•Oct 8, 2026

'It looks like a chimera' — 168 million years ago, a strange platypus-like mammal relative lived in China alongside dinosaurs

A newly discovered platypus-like creature is the largest-known mammal relative from the entire Jurassic period, a new study finds — although it still only weighed as much as a Chihuahua. The critter, which hunted salamanders in the freshwater lakes and ri... See more

livescience.com•Laura Geggel•Oct 7, 2026

'We stocked an RV as an emergency bugout vehicle': Readers share how prepared they are for a disaster

As the "super" El Niño is predicted to bring heavier storms and flooding to the U.S., experts recommend stocking up on food and other supplies. Floods and other disasters, like wildfires , are on the rise due to climate change , making disaster preparedne... See more

livescience.com•Laura Geggel•Oct 7, 2026

Archaeologists discover a child's skull built into the floor of a 2,500-year-old Scandinavian house

Archaeologists have unearthed evidence that men, women and children were subjected to violence within their communities in ancient Scandinavia — and that these victims were buried in unusual places, such as pits or wells or under a family's house or yard.... See more

livescience.com•Laura Geggel•Oct 6, 2026

Bylined Articles

Is this you?

Claim your profile to connect with sources, showcase your work, and earn extra income just by writing great stories.

Claim your profile

Social Media

LinkedIn X

Social Media

Pitching Guidelines

Keep it short (under 200 words)
Include credentials and links
Use subject lines with query title

Pitching Guidelines

Quick Stats

Followers

634

Articles8

Last Article2 days ago

Stats

Education

Master Of Arts, Journalism at New York UniversityGraduated: 2012

Bachelor Of Arts, English Literature, Psychology at Washington University In St. LouisGraduated: 2007

Education

Contact

Laura Geggel

Is this you?

About

Featured Articles

Bronze ring with Lighthouse of Alexandria engraving discovered at palace on submerged island in Egypt

'Freakish' discovery of 9 million-year-old capybara tooth supports idea that Atacama wasn't always a desert

'It looks like a chimera' — 168 million years ago, a strange platypus-like mammal relative lived in China alongside dinosaurs

'We stocked an RV as an emergency bugout vehicle': Readers share how prepared they are for a disaster

Archaeologists discover a child's skull built into the floor of a 2,500-year-old Scandinavian house

Is this you?

Social Media

Education

Connect with journalists.

Connect with journalists.

Social Media

Featured Articles

Bronze ring with Lighthouse of Alexandria engraving discovered at palace on submerged island in Egypt

'Freakish' discovery of 9 million-year-old capybara tooth supports idea that Atacama wasn't always a desert

'It looks like a chimera' — 168 million years ago, a strange platypus-like mammal relative lived in China alongside dinosaurs

'We stocked an RV as an emergency bugout vehicle': Readers share how prepared they are for a disaster

Archaeologists discover a child's skull built into the floor of a 2,500-year-old Scandinavian house

Education