Freelance Science Writer
I am a freelance science writer currently based in Toronto, Canada, with a particular interest in animal welfare.
I love communicating complex, scientific ideas in an engaging, balanced, thought-out and informative way.
Nearly a hundred people braved the frigid weather to stand, sing and raise their signs about unvalued and underfunded scientists - perceived ills perpetuated by the former Harper government that still ripple through to today.
Read MoreNear-death experiences, teaching stoned students maths and nearly throwing away 200 million year old dinosaur eggs. Needless to say, I had an eventful Thursday evening.
Read MoreI was scrolling through my previous posts and came across one about advice I would give my PhD self. Needless to say, I am no longer a second-year PhD student! So what advice would I give myself five years on?
Read MoreThe picture painted by animal rights groups of animals in scientific research is one of total chaos, where the use of animals is unregulated, uses crazy procedures and huge numbers of animals. Such groups (and apparently also 88% of New Zealanders) see a total ban on using animals in research as the best solution. But is this the best, or even only, way?
Read MoreThe General Election is a time when we need to think about which issues are important to us. For me, one of the issues I’m interested in is animal welfare. I am disappointed however, at the scare-mongering and lack of understanding surrounding animal welfare issues in New Zealand to the point where I think it has now gotten out of hand.
Read MoreWhy might we find some animals repulsive, while thinking that others are 'oh so cute'? Does this change how we look after animals in terms of their conservation or welfare?
Read MoreEver since Norwegian duo Ylvis’ song went viral, the question on everyone’s mind has been: what does the fox say?
Read MoreEars are essential for getting useful information from the environment. Not just information about what is around us, but where and how we relate to it in space. For animals, ears may serve another function: communication.
Read MoreOne of the coolest things I’ve found whilst trolling the internet around Halloween time is ghost bubbles.
Read MoreWe can all think of some event in the past that has really impacted what kind of person we are today. Our past can shape us. This also holds true for how we experience pain.
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