Shy Cohen
Science & Technology Writer
Shy Cohen is a Washington-based science and technology writer covering advances in AI, biotech, and beyond. He reports news and writes plain-language explainers that analyze how technological breakthroughs affect readers and society. His work focuses on turning complex research and fast-moving developments into clear, engaging stories. Shy draws on decades of experience, including long tenures at Microsoft and his independent consulting practice to bridge engineering, product, and business perspectives. He has crafted technical narratives, multi-dimensional due-diligence reports, and executive-level briefs, experience that informs his source-driven journalism and rigorous fact-checking. He studied at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and brings a methodical, reader-first approach to research, interviews, and verification. Comfortable with data and documentation, he distills jargon into crisp prose without sacrificing nuance.
