Karina Zaiets

A piece dear to my heart. For those who feel horrified, helpless by the terrifying war in my country and want to support the people of Ukraine.

So happy to see this piece published! One of my proudest stories yet. Discover just how fascinating ovaries are — and their tremendous impact on the whole body. A great team effort with Veronica Bravo, @shawnjsullivan and @Ramon_Padilla.

Want to train like an Olympic champion? Start with this expert advice. usatoday.com/story/graphics…

Love @KZaiets’ stunning analysis of over 500 birds and their colors!!! usatoday.com/story/graphics…

How do birds get their colors? U.S. birds display a rainbow of striking hues. @usatgraphics @KZaiets, @ceciliagarzella and Veronica Bravo analyzed @CornellBirds photographs to learn more about bird coloration usatoday.com/story/graphics… @Gannett

We published a new interactive map where you can search your ZIP code and see if you're in the path of totality for April 8's total solar eclipse. 🌝☀️ usatoday.com/story/graphics…

Our graphic novel on “The Siege of Mariupol and the War in Ukraine” is a finalist in #ScrippsHowardAwards for Excellence in Visual Human-Interest Storytelling. Learn about the project in a video featuring @KZaiets, @ArianaTorrey and @shawnjsullivan: youtube.com/watch?v=9tnlTJ…

Weather and water data recorded this summer shows alarming changes in Earth's natural systems. Ocean heat waves, melting glaciers, record high temperatures, and record low sea ice — it can be a lot to keep track of. Here's a visual overview: usatoday.com/story/graphics…

As we age, dealing with diseases can seem like a game of Whac-A-Mole. We spend half our lives in declining health, and battle chronic illness for one-fifth of them. Interested in living healthier, longer? Here's our visual guide to longevity science: usatoday.com/story/graphics…

The Houston Chronicle’s Texas Heat Tracker released this morning! Check out how this heat wave compares to temps from the past ~30 years: houstonchronicle.com/projects/weath…

Video footage of the dam shows a major breach in the section of the dam closest to the Russian-occupied eastern bank of the river. Flooding is expected to reach critical levels at around 11 a.m., according to local authorities. kyivindependent.com/southern-opera…

This was the most intense project I've ever worked on. So grateful to @ArianaTorrey and @Ramon_Padilla for pouring their souls into this story. Experience what it's like when your only way out of the war is through the country that started it.

Feeling hangry? From food cravings to brain fog, blood sugar spikes after eating meals may be the cause. Here’s how glucose levels affect your body after meals, and how you can better manage it 🧵 usatoday.com/in-depth/graph…

Miss working with the great people on this amazing resource!!!

We’re excited to announce Outbreak.info’s methodologies are published in 2 new papers in @naturemethods! In the 1st, learn about #SARSCoV2 variant tracking: nature.com/articles/s4159…

Ukrainians know a lot about Russians. We had friends and even relatives in Russia. We watched their TV shows and read their news. We know the context of their life. They have polished and lovely pictures on TV, but the truth can't be hidden.

A helicopter crash in a suburb of Kyiv, Ukraine, killed 14 people yesterday, January 18. The helicopter, which had 9 people on board, including the minister of internal affairs, crashed near a kindergarten in Brovary, a town east of Kyiv. usatoday.com/in-depth/graph…

A Russian strike on a nine-story building in Dnipro, Ukraine, brought one of the largest losses of civilian lives far from the front line since the beginning of the war. Rescue workers pulled at least one woman out safely from the debris. nyti.ms/3QEepks

Happy New Year to me from the Russians. My apartment was damaged today in a missile strike. Many apartments have damaged windows.

Kyiv

Massive explosions in Kyiv. Russians greet us and other Ukrainian cities with New Year. The “gifts” of Russians are the best illustration of their culture.