Jen McCaffery

Covered health and public safety at Virginian-Pilot and Roanoke Times
Recognized for reporting on the environment and business, and for educational and feature writing, at Rhode Island Monthly

Experience

Jen is a former editor at Reader's Digest and now the director of commerce for Recurrent Ventures, where she works with Popular Science, Popular Photography, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. As a longtime editor and writer who specializes in health, science and tech, her work has appeared in the New York Times, Prevention and Rhode Island Monthly.

Education

College of the Holy Cross

BA, English

Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

MS, Magazine Journalism

Articles

Cat gazes intently, whiskers forward, in a close-up view focusing on its green eyes and detailed fur texture.

Why Do Cats Have Whiskers? The Reasons, According to a Vet

Yes, whiskers make your kitty even cuter. But they also serve a very important role.

Cat chewing grass blades, indoors with a blurred background.

Why Do Cats Eat Grass?

If you notice your kitty likes to mow the lawn sometimes, it's not cause for concern. But what if your cat is constantly eating grass?

A person opens a door while holding a suitcase handle, recorded by a video camera in a room with framed pictures.

How to Find Hidden Cameras in Any Place You Stay

The prospect of getting spied on when you're staying in a hotel is scary. Here's how to find hidden cameras in your room, plus other ways to protect yourself.