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🚨personal news🚨
I am beyond excited to say I am taking on a new role as Magazine Editor at New Scientist
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🚨 pinch me because this still feels a dream, but I have a new job. In January I am taking over as Editor of New Scientist replacing the inimitable @emilyhwilson. Big shoes to fill! Such a privilege to lead the team at @newscientist who are the best in the business 1/2
As some of you know I have quit New Scientist to become a full time writer. I am leaving NS in the safe hands of the brilliant @catdl who is going to be the 12th human / second woman to edit the world’s best science mag. A million congratulations to Cat!
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‘Colour of the skin’: WHO chief hits out over Tigray crisis indifference theguardian.com/world/2022/a…
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Science journos out there: I'm looking to broaden our pool of neuroscience/brain/mind/mental health writers for @newscientist features so I'm very open to pitches right now. Our guide to pitching here newscientist.com/freelancers
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wow. In Pakistan, a giant poster of a child victim now looks up at drone operators (via @DrAwab) /
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So this is real now! Copies of my book have arrived. Out on the 6 Jan, it’s all about how to take care of your brain in the same way as you might your physical health. Pre-order here, if you like the look of it: waterstones.com/book/9781789…
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Just heard the phrases "skunk weed" and "on the social media" on first few minutes of #drugslive it's like listening to my mum
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To very little fanfare because I'm sick and barely functioning, my new book is out today! Available in all the usual places, it covers the ways we can all better look after our brain, starting from today! waterstones.com/book/brain-p… #Brainpower
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Nature is so good for the mind - yes. But here's why BLUE spaces are so much better than GREEN.
An edited extract from my book #brainpower
Why spending time near water gives us a powerful mental health boost newscientist.com/article/mg2… @newscientist #mentalhealth #nature #summerfun
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It's my last week as coronavirus editor for @newscientist this week, so very chuffed to be shortlisted for this @mjauk award. Congrats to everyone on the list!
Finalists for the #MJAAwards Editor of the Year 2021:
@BarneyCalman (@MoS_Health)
@catdl coronavirus editor @newscientist
@christinagiles global health editor @TBIJ
@health_justine Good Health editor @DailyMailUK and @Richvn features ed @SpringerNature
mjauk.org/2021/07/21/finalis…
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Largest ever animal may have been Triassic ichthyosaur super-predator newscientist.com/article/mg2…
Such a great read by @m_c_marshall
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I'm taking on a new role - from today I'll be heading up all the coronavirus content across news and features @newscientist. Pitches welcome
#COVID19
#coronavirus
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“There’ve been no guns, bullets or bombs but the pandemic has had a huge and profound effect on…millions, of people. It isn’t a war, but it is a trauma – personal, for many people, but also societal.”Michael Rosen on learning to walk again after Covid theguardian.com/books/2021/a…
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This has been one of my favourite stories to work on recently, a good news story about cancer. written by @alicevklein >> Personalised cancer vaccines are finally beating hard to treat tumours newscientist.com/article/mg2…
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Human hibernation is a real possibility - this is how it might work newscientist.com/article/mg2…
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What if wrinkles aren't merely a sign of ageing, but are also causing our bodies and brains to age even faster? A radical idea on the cover of @newscientist this week.
newscientist.com/article/236…
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“Alexa, get my mum a cup of wine”
Amazing how much empathy a 4 year old has. Thanks for trying buddy.
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Forget the fads, if you want to understand why exercise is so good for you, what the benefits are, and which type you should choose, follow the science instead. This week I've picked 7 exercise stories from @newscientist and made them free to read...
newscientist.com/article/236…
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Look, no hands! RT @swhittle: RT @Krakenpodcast: baby rays look like ravioli stuffed with tiny damned souls
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Just a reminder to anyone who needs to hear it that #IWD is about women's rights and equality. It's not another black Friday or valentines day. I don't want a discount code for flowers, I want equal pay for my daughter when she grows up.
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Today I'm back in my old job heading up the features department @newscientist and open to pitches. Guidelines on the website.
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Mega fan girl of neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan, talking about psychosomatic illness and the incredible power of the mind over physical symptoms. Absolutely fascinating talk here at New Scientist Live #NewScientistLive @newscientist
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Fast fashion is ruining the planet – here’s how to make it sustainable newscientist.com/article/mg2…
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This week's @newscientist is a stunner and the immune special a must read. Then there's the mongoose warfare which is bananas...and so much more!
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Why we fall for wellness, even when the science says it doesn't work newscientist.com/article/236…
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Want to know the truth about diet, exercise, weight loss, health? Join me on Thursday and listen to @HermanPontzer speak about his incredible work and new book about the science of METABOLISM newscientist.com/science-eve…
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How to spot the group of stars known as the Teapot newscientist.com/article/mg2… by @abbybeall
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We know how kids learn to read, so why are we failing to teach them? newscientist.com/article/mg2…
@annemarieconlon
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On stage: the brilliant @claudiahammond talking about the science of kindness. Lovely research on toddlers and how even young children go out of their way to be kind and helpful… 🤗 #NewScientistLive @newscientist
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Ancient footprints show children splashed in puddles 11,500 years ago newscientist.com/article/231…
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I have a book out in Jan, full of advice on how to keep your brain healthy. Thank you @ginarippon1 for the kind words #BrainPower
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Related: JOKELAG: #thatfeeling when you don’t get the punch line and wonder whether the joke is stupid or you are
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Last day in the office! sad day 😭😭😢 au revoir lovely Covent Garden. Also… 🚨 nerd alert 🚨 northcliffe house, we’re coming for you! @newscientist
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This morning I was verbally abused by two tiny terrorists for 2 hrs before work. So, my next @newscientist newsletter is about what happens when our kids press all the buttons and we finally LOSE OUR SH*T. And how to come back from it. Hit me up with any qs you want answered
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Very cool - using fluorescence to pick out brain tumors from normal brain tissue tiktok.com/@newscientist/vid… via @grace_wade_ @newscientist
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Next up on the mind and body stage at New Scientist Live, @CogsAndy with an absolutely fascinating talk about the brain as a prediction machine and why you are living in a controlled hallucination! #newscientistlive @newscientist
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I’ve been so knee deep in the pandemic this month I’m struggling to get outside what with working from home and sick kids. A reminder to try and get out of you can for the sake of your brain!
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Calling all science/health/tech/med journos: in 8 weeks I’ll be back at work after a year off and will be COMMISSIONING my socks off 1/3
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It is 2018, so why are we still debating whether women can do physics? newscientist.com/article/218…
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There’s been a lot chat today about brain fog and menopause. But what even is brain fog and how do you know if you have it? This piece by @kaytsukel sheds light on it >> we are finally starting to understand brain fog and how to treat it newscientist.com/article/mg2… via @newscientist
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How to hack your stress and turn in into a positive force #StressAwarenessMonth newscientist.com/article/mg2…
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What a list, three of the very best and all groomed by @newscientist 😂😂 good luck gang 😘@mjauk
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Every other time we've had new restrictions I've thought - this is tough but we can get through it one day at a time. This time, I'm just out of juice. It's not about me, or work, but being a good parent right now is TOUGH (and I'm well aware I have it so much easier than many)
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Rounding off an amazing day of talks at New Scientist Live with @drjuliashaw talking about her new book, Bi on the culture, history and science of bisexuality. Very excited about this one! #NewScientistLive @newscientist
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Hands up if you skip your stretches? I love yoga and hate regular stretching around workouts...but according to the science this could be unwise. Stretching is good for us, but not for the reasons we usually expect newscientist.com/article/mg2… by @ScienceCaroline for @newscientist
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Just scheduling my next newsletter - it's looking at babies/ kids who have spent most of their life in the pandemic. What impact on immune systems, socialisation, language, brain development...
sign up here to receive it today for free newscientist.com/sign-up/par…
@newscientist
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I've managed, by hook or by crook, to do 10k+ steps each day since 1 Jan. Even so, I know that number was manufactured as a marketing tool to sell pedometers. The truth is I should really be doing even more newscientist.com/article/mg2… via @newscientist @HermanPontzer
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Dr Jonathan Iliff kicking off the mind and body stage at #NewScientistLive talking about the past, present and future of psychedelics in psychiatry @newscientist
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Really enjoyed working on this Q&A with @ForresterGilly who is trying to answer longstanding mysteries about our ability to speak. You can also check her out @newscilive
Simple puzzles are revealing why humans are the only talking apes newscientist.com/article/mg2…
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The i paper is hiring a science writer.
linkedin.com/jobs/view/38145…
And the economist a science and tech correspondent
economist.com/science-and-te…
Both great places to work, but I may be biased!
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I am extremely lucky to continue working with many talented women including @emilyhwilson as Editor in Chief, @PennySarchet heading up digital & news, as well as many more including @eleanor_may28 #InternationalWomensDay
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We are hiring a digital editor here @newscientist - a really exciting senior role at the core of our editorial team jobs.newscientist.com/en-gb/…
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Join me tonight to discuss my new book, Brain Power. I'll be talking about how to keep your brain healthy and tips for better thinking and mood, including through diet, sleep, hobbies and daily routines. @newscievents
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Londoners! Get out into the sun this morning for an instant brain boost. Take your kids, your dog, your coffee or just yourself. Morning sunlight>>>
◦Longer sleep
◦Fall asleep faster
◦Alertness boost
◦Less fragmented sleep
◦Buffers against screen time later on
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As someone who suffers with migraines I was happy to be able to commission this story - we are starting to understand them better, and dissolve some of the stigma around them. I sincerely hope this is the start of a revolution. by @JessHamzelou
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Such a fabulous special issue about the brain this week, with lots brilliant reporting by my colleagues, and incredible cutting-edge research including the brain's own microbiome. Loving the details on the cover art by @Jhudsonwork too
@newscientist
In this week’s special issue on the brain: how it works, why it fails and the secrets to using it better.
Grab a copy in shops now or download our app for digital editions.
newscientist.com/issue/3479/
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The latest @newscientist collection is on sale today. It's all about the soft stuff between your ears #brain
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I'm excited to be chairing this event on Mental Health tonight for @newscientist subscribers with @lfoulkesy and @camillalnord newscientist.com/science-eve…
Hope to see some of you there!
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On 3 Feb, I’ll be doing a talk about my new book, Brain Power all about the ways we can protect our brains and keep them healthy as we age.
Please join me! #brainpower
Missed Penelopy Lewis' talk on #Sleep? Get access to this, and three upcoming talks from @TedDinan on #nutrition and the #microbiome, our own @catdl on #brainhealth, and the brilliant @sophiescott on #happiness. Save £15 when you book all 4 talks together bit.ly/3eBrPLT
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Brilliant RT @kkjordan: Googled "fish tank" - was not disappointed. nitter.app/kkjordan/status/468877…
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My granny had a saying (in French) that translates roughly as : only an idiot doesn’t change his mind
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cool - would be nice to be able see changes over time RT @Phil_Baty: Stunning Map of scientific collaborations @olihb nitter.app/olihb/status/432360494…
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I just climbed inside this orb and listened to what it sounds like for a 👶🏽 inside the womb. Blew my mind
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New Scientist is hiring a features editor. Come and join the team! jobs.newscientist.com/en-gb/…
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Our pitching guidelines on newscientist.com. Pitch me at Catherine.delange @ standard NS email format. Please share/ RT
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So my 4 year old learned a new song at school. "chest, penis, vulva vagina, vulva vagina" sung to the tune of heads, shoulders knees and toes. Wouldn't mind, except I can't get it out my head and accidentally started singing it in Sainsburys
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Not to mention the amazing position we are in having a New York office and growing our incredible team in the US under the leadership of @tiff_ocallaghan and @chelswhyte, reaching an ever wider audience. Taking a few weeks off now but look out for our 🔥🔥🔥 holiday double issue!
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Today is a momentous day as I reach the end of this brilliant book, reading in the two spare waking minutes a day I have for pleasure-reading. A must read! @emilyhwilson who would be your dream cast for the Inanna the movie? I know you’ve thought about it.
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Great news. Johnson & Johnson single-shot Covid vaccine approved for use in UK theguardian.com/world/2021/m…
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If we are going to open schools, we really need to get testing sorted
Children around the world are going back to school!
This will be welcome news for many parents, but many are rightly concerned about the spread of coronavirus.
On the pod @catdl explains the latest research into its impact on children.
🎙️ Listen 🎙️ newscientist.com/podcasts
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Here's a super cute vid about the book i've been working on for the #LSX fellowship #lsxsummit @NewAmericaEd @Foundation_JF piped.video/watch?v=n7Exw0La…
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This marks a new chapter for @newscientist and with 100% editorial independence we will continue our brilliant coverage of all areas of science including coronavirus and climate change, and I genuinely hope will be able to explore exciting new avenues too, especially digitally
This is a brilliant next step in New Scientist’s 65-year-long journey towards global (science-related) domination. We are really excited about the new opportunities this move will offer us and we do of course remain 100% editorially independent. theguardian.com/business/202…
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I’ve a few hours of baking ahead of me. Any good podcast recommendations? Something gripping, narrative driven. I loved Sweet Bobby…something similar?
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We pay per word, with some variety based on the type of story and what currency you are being paid in but a very rough average is around £1200 for a standard feature
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Our cover story last week is radical, but after a long weekend of tending to my houseplants it's one I've been thinking about....could plants be sort of 'locked in' in a state of sentience?
newscientist.com/article/mg2…
Also just love the artwork!
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This week's special issue on memory is packed with amazing stuff. Read it all online here newscientist.com/round-up/ma…
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I find it weird that people are surprised by this. Sexual harassment has been a part of life growing up as a woman in this society and ppl have been saying this for years>> Almost all young women in the UK have been sexually harassed, survey finds theguardian.com/world/2021/m…
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The search for Britain’s lost rainforests and the battle to save them newscientist.com/article/mg2…
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Looking forward to joining this brilliant panel on 1 Feb for a discussion on what to expect in science and tech in 2024 @sciencemuseum @mattsreynolds1 @RogerHighfield, Laura Joy Pieters, @Bobby_Seagull
Book your spot now sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and…
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Dr No: Seven things you shouldn't let your doctor do newscientist.com/article/dn2…
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I've just been updating an article from mid March. Confirmed global cases were at 380k and that seemed huge. Changing that number to over 18.3 million today is just shocking, even though I work with these numbers every day #COVID19
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Very chuffed to be shortlisted for health journalist of the year @PressAwardsuk! What a list though!
What a stellar shortlist for Health Journalist of the Year @PressAwardsuk (glad we are not judging it...)
Congratulations to @andrewgregory @sophiasgaler @xanthaleatham @Rebeccasmt @lauradonnlee @ShaunLintern @SarahNev @gracefbrowne @catdl
thepressawards.com/shortlist…
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Exciting times at New Scientist towers>>
New Scientist appoints first female Editor newscientist.com/article/215…
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Wonderful feature by @m_c_marshall looking at the evolution of childhood, with fascinating glimpses as to what childhood looked like for early humans. @newscientist
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Nice piece on phrases you had wrong yr whole life. What's your eggcorn? Mine was shoe-in/shoo-in > gu.com/p/4xtx3/tw HT @commentisfree
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Dialling in from Le chateau! #lsxsummit @melissasuzanneh @sachakyle @lisascottbcd @LisaGuernsey @NewAmerica @meganmcclellan8 @Foundation_JF
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Why are Father’s Day cards still so sexist/basic? All about fixing stuff, paying for stuff and football.
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@tiff_ocallaghan @alisonflood @abbybeall @annademming @alisonge @hvthomson +many more #InternationalWomensDay
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