Sam Kean is an American writer known for making scientific topics accessible through narrative-driven storytelling. He has contributed to numerous prominent publications including The New York Times Magazine, Mental Floss, Slate, Psychology Today, and The New Scientist. Kean has published six books that discuss scientific discoveries in a narrative style, earning positive reviews from major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Library Journal, and The New York Times. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and currently lives in Washington, D.C.