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Nat Newman is a freelance writer and editor from Australia. She has lived and worked in the UK, China and New Zealand and now lives in Croatia where she is attempting to learn its impossible language while working on her first novel. She blogs about travel and writing at www.lividlili.com and can be found on Twitter @lividlili

Psychology

Shot of Scientist | Andrew Allen CARING about gut psychology

Nat Newman Jul 1, 2016 0

When you think about psychology, you probably don't think about gut microbiota or taking saliva samples. But that's exactly what Andrew Allen, senior postdoctoral researcher with the Department of Psychiatry at University College Cork,…

Science News

Shot of Scientist | Niamh Kavanagh Famelab Winner

Nat Newman Jun 3, 2016 0

For Niamh Kavanagh, a life in science started with a fountain. Not of knowledge, nor even of youth, but a magic fountain. Niamh was part way through a physics degree at University College Cork and needed to choose a topic for an upcoming…

Science News

Crystals Reveal Earth’s Violent Ancient Past

Nat Newman May 9, 2016 0

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have confirmed that the oldest dated minerals on Earth were formed by asteroid impacts. This is pretty exciting because it makes our geological history a little more coherent (which is more than we…

Science

SETI switches focus in hunt for extra-terrestrial life

Nat Newman Apr 13, 2016 0

In the light of recent research, SETI – the Institute for the Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence – has decided to start focusing on red dwarf systems to seek out intelligent life. Previously, researchers have prioritised solar…

Biology

More women removing healthy breasts despite lack of benefit

Nat Newman Apr 4, 2016 0

In 2013 Angelina Jolie made headlines by revealing that she had undergone a prophylactic double mastectomy, removing both breasts to reduce her risk of cancer. For people with BRCA1/2 mutations, such as Jolie, this can be a wise decision.…

Science News

Try tai chi with your granny!

Nat Newman Mar 28, 2016 0

If you're the type of person that gravity gets the best of too often and fear that it will only get worse as you get older, tai chi may be the answer for you. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society showed that…

Visual Arts

The Easter Rising 1916 Sean Sexton Collection | Exhibition Review

Nat Newman Mar 22, 2016 0

In the centenary of the Easter Rising, London’s Photographer’s Gallery is holding an exhibition of photographs highlighting critical events leading up to the rebellion, its immediate effects and also its aftermath. Located just a few…

Science News

Mercury is a giant pencil and ExoMars launches!

Nat Newman Mar 22, 2016 0

Mercury is basically a giant pencil In the stationery cupboard that is our solar system, Mercury is the pencil. Data acquired from the MESSENGER probe, which finished its mission by crashing into Mercury in 2015, has been analysed and…

Environment

Olm my goodness!

Nat Newman Feb 3, 2016 0

Truly, olms have all the making of a vicious predator. In their cave habitats, they are at the top of the food chain. They are the largest cave-dwelling vertebrates in Europe, have exceptional hearing, devour their prey whole, enjoy eternal…

Topical News

Referenda and Marriage Equality are Rarely Good Bedfellows

Nat Newman Feb 1, 2016 0

When Ireland voted for gay marriage last year, it became the first country to do so via public ballot. It was an important moment in Irish history and in LGBTQI+ history. But referenda and marriage equality are rarely good bedfellows.…