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  • Zak Baldwin

    About Me:

    I’m a Psychology researcher and lecturer at the University of Northampton. My research uses video-games to try to improve mental ability.

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  • Yvonne Cunningham

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    I am 50 years old and live in Glasgow. I’m originally from Donegal in Ireland and still spend a lot of my time there. I like to knit and listen to true crime podcasts (I am very basic).

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  • Stuart Clare

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    I live in Oxford, and when not doing medical research I support our local swimming club as a timekeeper and official.

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    Latest Question:
    Who is your favourite science communicator?

  • Steve Potterill

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    I live with my wife (author and illustrator) and cat (mouse-botherer) in a village near the Malvern hills.  For work: mostly engineering and project management.  For leisure: rugby (these days just watching) and skiing (still racing).

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    Latest Question:
    How do aeroplanes stay in the sky?

  • Sinthu Thakur

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    Latest Question:
    hi, can you explain to me how an arteriole can reduce blood flow into capillaries?

  • Sharon Madzorera

    About Me:

    Hi, I am Sharon. I spend most of my time with my three lovely kids, and my partner of 14 years. My days are filled with laughter, tickle fights and lots of story telling! I enjoy singing and listening to music, I find both so relaxing! Our family has just moved to the UK from Johannesburg, South Africa. So far, we are loving our new home in Saffron Walden. My favorite food has been mashed potatoes since I was five and mom made them for me whenever I was unwell. I’m not yet sure what my favorite color is, but I am fond of every shade of red.

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    Latest Question:
    what is your favorite music band?

  • Sarah-Jane Potts

    About Me:

    Mechanical Engineering Lecturer working on printable electronics and sustinable energy. When I’m not giving lectures or covered in ink you can find me doing arts and crafts or dancing.

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    Latest Question:
    Has there been any breakthroughs in renewable energy recently?

  • Santosh Mahabala

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    I live with my partner in Birmingham. I’m a medical researcher. I love cricket and chess.

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    Do you have any pets

  • Samuel Bennett

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  • Rohin Titmarsh

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    I’m a research engineer working on automation of electric vehicle battery manufacture. I’m a big fan of motorsports, love cars and upcycling!

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  • Richard Birch

    About Me:

    I’m a grown-up naturalist. I’ve been interested in nature since I was a small child. I had a pond tank in my bedroom and draws full of fossils. Now, as a  grown-up, I work hard to preserve some of the natural world for the next generation, so they can enjoy a little of the thrill I had when I found out something AMAZING about nature.

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    Latest Question:
    What’s the best part and worst part about your job?

  • Rebecca Witton

    About Me:

    Hey! I live with my partner in Stevenage, sadly with no pets though I have two bounding Labradors back at my parents. I work as a development chemist 👩‍🔬 on all things precious metals and spend the majority of my time outside of work in the gym, pub or looking for my next holiday 🏝️

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    Latest Question:
    What is the most valuble precious metal you have worked with

  • Rebecca Saleeb

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    Hello! I’m Beccy – I live in Edinburgh with my fiancé and our dog, Mollie. I love travelling and chocolate is my greatest weakness!!

     

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    Latest Question:
    I havent done the best in my first year of maths, physics and chemistry, I was wondering if its possible for me to get

  • Pizza Ka Yee Chow

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    I am a biologist and psychologist who love to understand how animals including humans think, feel and behave = find out what is inside their little head! Other things I like, to name a few, are chocolate, watching movies, listening to music, enjoying a day in nature and with wildlife!

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  • Peter Holt

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    I live together with my wife in a nice little village south of Oxford and enjoy the great outdoors, but also building websites and generally messing about coding things

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  • Megan Quartley

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    I live in the countryside near Selby with my partner. Outside of work I love to horse ride, I sing in a choir, and I am a passionate reader.

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    Latest Question:
    What is the best thing about your job?

  • Mary Jane Spiller

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    I live with my husband and kids in Kent. I work as a psychology lecturer, and love travelling, cooking, and trampolining.

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  • Martha Mulongo

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    I am a pathologist and genetist as regards to work. I enjoy singing, listening to music, compassionate about people and learning new things.

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    Latest Question:
    What is the Meaning of life and death

  • Margaret Laurie

    About Me:

    I currently work for a social enterprise who support children and young people through collaborative play with LEGO bricks. I love all things cats, reading, tea AND coffee!

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    Latest Question:
    Margaret what interested you into using lego to help therapeutically and for you to pursue that field, what made you

  • Louisa James

    About Me:

    Hello!! I’m Louisa, I am a scientist based in London. I teach in a university and I do experiments with cells to learn about how our body fights infection.

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  • Lisa Grünwald

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    I live in London with my husband and daughter. I am a mental health researcher in the day. In my spare time I like crafts, cooking, going for long walks and video games.

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  • Lauren Rickerby

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    I live with my partner (and cat) in Oxfordshire, although I’m originally from Cumbria. I work as an analytical chemist for a drug discovery and development company. In my spare time, you’ll find me pottering around the garden mostly.

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  • Laura Lagares

    About Me:

    Hi, I’m Laura! I live in London with my cat and some very cool housemates, I moved down from Liverpool around 4 years ago for a job in a big hospital after my degree in Genetics.

    I love going for walks to explore on the weekend, cooking new recipes and I am trying (and failing) to learn Spanish.

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  • Karen Adler

    About Me:

    I live in Leicester! I am a microbiologist, 🧫I just recently finished my PhD and gotthe title of Dr.👩🏻‍🎓, which is very exciting! I love to read, watch documentaries, cook, and listen to music.

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    Latest Question:
    How did you become interested in science when you were growing up?

  • Joaquin de Navascues

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    I live in Colchester with my wife and two children. I am a Lecturer in genetics and molecular biology at the University of Essex. I like playing guitar, reading, building and repairing things, and martial arts. I really dislike vacuum-cleaning and washing lettuce for the salad.

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  • Jess Gallacher

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    I’m an environmental consultant based in London. I love to keep active and to travel the world, especially when it means I get to go scuba diving.

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  • Isabelle Luk Hang

    About Me:

    I am Isabelle I relocated from Mauritius 5 years ago and live in Wimbledon.

    I love manga , drawings and do enjoy Legos and puzzles.

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    Latest Question:
    computer science is considered science right ?

  • Hugh Birkmyre

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    I’m a Scottish chemist now living in England with my wife and baby daughter. I work for a company that makes high-end plastic for aircraft, cars, medical implants and so on. I like baking cakes, reading (fantasy, history and crime are my favourites) and making my own beer.

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  • Helen Playford

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    I am an Instrument Scientist at the ISIS Neutron & Muon source. My favourite thing is learning about the world around me and I love the countryside, dogs and chocolate!

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  • Helen Codd

    About Me:

    I live in Pontypool with my husband and cat 😸. I work in an NHS laboratory as a clinical biochemist 👩‍⚕️. Outside of work I enjoy PC gaming 🎮, playing Dungeons and Dragons 🎲 and yoga 🧘‍♀️.

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    Latest Question:
    why do people have a c-section

  • Hayley Pincott

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    I have my hands full at home with 3 boys so any spare time I have I try to relax. I like to draw and read to relax.

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    Latest Question:
    is work easier out of school

  • Fran Biggin

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    I live in Cumbria with my wife and our dog Meg. I’m currently working in health research and work from home. In my spare time I love to play TTRPGs – Table Top Role Playing Games – like Dungeons and Dragons, and TCGs – Trading Card Games – like Magic:The Gathering.

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    Latest Question:
    when did you decide what job u want to do

  • Fiona Thomson

    About Me:

    I live in Edinburgh with my partner 🏘️ I am a PhD student at Edinburgh Napier University researching psychology 🧠 I love cats, reading and doing yoga 🐈🧘‍♀️ At the weekend you’ll find me somewhere in the Scottish Highlands climbing a Munro or two 🏕️

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  • Emma Singleton

    About Me:

    I come from Buckinghamshire where I live with my husband and 5 year old. I am an engineering geologist for my job. My favourite things are going to gigs, baking, getting outdoors to take photographs, travel and coffee. I also love to potter around in my allotment, when I have time.

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    Latest Question:
    how did covid affect you and your job?

  • Elpida Vounzoulaki

    About Me:

    I am an Epidemiologist in the day 👩‍💻 and an artist in the evenings. I love playing music (I play the piano, the guitar and I sing), acting in theatre, playing tennis, reading books and travelling!

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    Latest Question:
    what is big data analytics

  • David McGonigle

    About Me:

    I’m a neuroscientist (so I look at questions in psychology primarily using a biological perspective). I love dj’ing (although I’m rather rubbish, sadly…), cooking, reading, and writing short stories.

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    Latest Question:
    Why did you pick neuroscience?

  • Claire Price

    About Me:

    I love to tell jokes and love nothing better than to hear a new one!

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    Latest Question:
    what is a micro sample

  • Charlotte Wessels

    About Me:

    Hiya!

    I live in Buckinghamshire with my husband, cat and dog. I love to dress up for work, and enjoy working in London.

     

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  • Charles Douch

    About Me:

    I live with my partner in Plymouth. When not working as a project engineer I like to spend my time outside hiking or in the sea.

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    Latest Question:
    have you built anymore race cars since you were younger

  • Cathy Fernandes

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    I was born and grew up in Suffolk, England but my parents were Portuguese so I have dual nationality 🇬🇧🇵🇹. I moved to London 🌆to go to university 👩‍🎓 and I have lived there ever since except for 2 years when I lived in the Netherlands 🇳🇱. I have a diverse taste in music 🎶 and books📚, and when I was younger, I loved dancing 💃.

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  • Carolina Mendes

    About Me:

    I work in a medical laboratory in the day. During my free time I love spending time outside gardening, swimming, hiking and climbing. I also do a martial art called Brazilian Jiujitsu. On quiet days I really enjoy sitting somewhere sunny and read a nice book.

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    Latest Question:
    what is the nucleus made of

  • Blair Johnston

    About Me:

    I live in Scotland with my wife and two kids. I love hill walking, football and playing video games

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    Latest Question:
    what happened when you stay in moon for too long

  • Bethany Clarke

    About Me:

    I live in the North East of England, just outside Middlesbrough, with my husband. I’m a PhD Student who loves space, and I’m Scout and love spending my time hiking in the hills. I love running, reading, and playing board games!

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    Latest Question:
    how long ago did you become a scientist

  • Arun Patel

    About Me:

    Born in Bristol but now a medical physicist living in Shrewsbury. I keep active by playing football and going running, and I love to travel – I’m hoping to do a big trip to South America later this year!

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    Latest Question:
    What is your favourite topic in science

  • Annabelle Somers

    About Me:

    I live with my partner in Kent. During the day I’m a PhD student, researching how we can make our food better 🍝. In my free time I love being outside 🏞️, baking tasty cakes 🍰, and doing anything arty or crafty 👩‍🎨. I am getting married in September 👰, and can’t wait!

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  • Andrew Gore

    About Me:

    Now retired so nothing exciting. Games of football 3 times a week and mentoring students once or twice a week.

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    Latest Question:
    what did you study at school

  • Amy Tooke

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    I live in Gateshead with my partner. I am a microbiology researcher but I also love running and being creative doing arts and crafts outside of work!

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  • Aditya Mandrekar

    About Me:

    I am a Software Team Lead who works for a company making satellites in Hampshire. My background is software programming for controllers, and in software for aircraft. I have previously written software that is installed on products in the cockpits of large airplanes. I am also a cricket player, and I like reading Science Fiction and Fantasy.

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  • Adam Washington

    About Me:

    I help other scientists use neutron scattering to better understand their research. I also enjoy playing video games and watching the worst possible movies with my spouse.

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    Latest Question:
    what is neutron scattering?

  • Abigail Frith

    About Me:

    I am a Yorkshire chemist who has crossed the Pennines to live in Lancashire after living in Yorkshire all my life! I live in a beautiful little house on the edge of the sprawling countryside and love having all my friends and family around for big walks and cosy evenings in.

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