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  • Veronica Papini

    About Me:

    I live in Wirral with my husband and our 3 kids. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, walks on the beach and going out for coffees.

    I’m a foodie so I love trying new foods and baking, and learning what other cultures enjoy eating.

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  • Stephanie Sargeant

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    I’m a aquatic scientist and lecturer environmental sciences. I’m passionate about the environment and all things watery! I work on understanding more about our oceans and rivers, how they work, why they’re important and how we can work to conserve them.

    I love being outside, camping, paddle boarding and walking our puppy, Willow.

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  • Stephanie Foster

    About Me:

    I live with my husband, 2 teenage children & a Romanian rescue dog in Epsom, Surrey.Β  When I’m not working I enjoy long walks with Issy the dog, reading and watching TV.

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    Latest Question:
    What is AI?

  • Sara Luzzi

    About Me:

    I am a researcher at Newcastle University and I study molecular biology in cancer πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬. I live with my husband and our cat Lizzie 🐱, I am originally from Italy and I like making pizza and pasta at home πŸ•πŸ!

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    Is your cat a boy or a girl

  • Sarah-Jane Potts

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    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?

  • Sakinah Merali

    About Me:

    I live in Oxford. I work as a software engineer, and in my free time love to read, hang out with family and friends, and go to the gym or go for long walks!

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  • Rachael Dickman

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    Hi, I’m Rachael! I’m a chemist and I work as a Lecturer at University College London. When I’m not at work, I love swimming, baking, and spending time outside!

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  • Paulo Fernandes

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    I live with my girlfriend in Wimbledon, London. I like to learn about new music and artists. I love nature and the ocean, and to eat fish and seafood!

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  • Paul Eggleton

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    I’m a scientist working on insects, in the tropics and the UK. My special interest is in termites.

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  • Olivia Fleming

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    I am Northern Irish and I live in Edinburgh! I study parasites and I like to sing, hike and play piano.

     

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  • Nora Vyas

    About Me:

    I am an Associate Professor in psychology and chartered psychologist. I am passionate about talking about mental health and influence of meditation on wellbeing. I am interested in what areas of the brain ‘light up’ when completing memory/attention tasks? Why is sleep important for wellness? What is the impact of mental health on an individual and how does it differ from physical conditions? Β How can we end mental health stigma? Can meditation improve wellbeing? I lead the instagram page @mentalhealth_connect. I enjoy photography, keeping fit, and travelling!

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    are you all really scientists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Nazakat Merchant

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    I am a consultant neonatologist and a mother of a 14 year old. I love travelling and dancing.

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  • Marialuisa Crosatti

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    I am originally from Italy but I lived in US before to come to live in Leicester to pursue opportunities to research and work with bacteria

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  • Maddy Carter

    About Me:

    I live in Edinburgh with my boyfriend (who is also a science researcher).

    I’m a cell biologist working in a biotechnology company in a beautiful university campus just outside the city centre – the same place where Dolly the sheep was made!

    I love to go hillwalking, from my desk you can see the Pentland Hills, and enjoy other sports like swimming and cycling outside of work.

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  • Luke Tuxworth

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    I live with my wife and 1 year old son in North Yorkshire. I am research scientist in a chemical company. I love hiking, motorsport and growing my own vegetables.

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  • Lisa GrΓΌnwald

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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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  • Lena Forsyth

    About Me:

    Hi, I’m Lena, 22 year old Biomedical Scientist, πŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸ”¬πŸ”¬ from the North East of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. I enjoy reading, music, cooking and baking. I like spending time with my friends and family when I can too.

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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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  • Kim Nash-Game

    About Me:

    I live with my wife and Shelby our dog in Essex 🐾.

    I am a registered Biomedical Scientist and currently work at Siemens, training people how to run patients blood samples.

    In the summer I love taking pictures of the night sky and flying our drone called Doris.

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    Latest Question:
    How did you become a scientist?

  • Jo Ellis

    About Me:

    My most recent job wasΒ  as a Government analyst.Β  I have been using my chemistry and my scientific know how for over 30 years in several roles. When I’m not working I can be found swimming in the sea or walking my two dogs on the South Downs. I enjoy reading (some people are surprised at that as I am dyslexic) psychological thrillers and watching lots of different TV dramas.

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    Latest Question:
    whrere do people get uranium

  • Jessica Johansen

    About Me:

    • My name is Jessica
    • I am 29 years old
    • I live with in Bath
    • I love dogs, renovating old houses, and chocolate

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    how much do you make a month

  • Jarrod Hart

    About Me:

    I am a chemical engineer who is helping find sustainable ways to make all the stuff we need – houses, cell phones, cars and so on!

    I am also a dad of 3 😜

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    Latest Question:
    Jarrod what things do you look for when identifying technology, specifically what qualities do you try to find that

  • James Harris

    About Me:

    Virology Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, working to understand how viruses replicate in our body. Outside of science, you’ll find me playing the trombone or potting some balls at the local snooker club.

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  • James Bron

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    I live with my partner in the highlands of Scotland with two dogs, some woodworm, some invading mice and the occasional woodlouse that got lost. When not working I walk dogs, play video games, read science fiction and fantasy, watch junk TV and do a lot too much cooking and eating.

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  • Georgina Brogden

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    I graduated from university in July 2021, and I’m now living in West London and working in Reading. I am research scientist and I love every minute of it!

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  • Georgia Canton

    About Me:

    I work in London but live in Kent with my husband. I love science, which is reflected in my job as an embryologist, but my other hobbies including running, playing netball and trying out new restaurants!

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  • Frederik Gibson

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    I live with my wife and daughter in a village in Cambridgeshire. At work I do cancer research, but at home I love playing board games and watching anime with my friends.

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  • Fiona Brannan

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  • Edith Marcial Juarez

    About Me:

    I am from Mexico. I live with my husband in Cambridge. I’m an immunologist during the day πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ and a puppy mum in the evenings. I love travelling and cooking!

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  • Don Clark

    About Me:

    I’m a retired Analytical Chemist and now have my own business giving guided walking tours in and around Canterbury.Β  I like progressive rock music, walking and beer!

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  • David McGonigle

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    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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    Why did you pick neuroscience?

  • David Bremner

    About Me:

    I live with my wife and son in Turriff, Aberdeenshire.

    I’m a research technician at the University of Aberdeen Monday to Friday and have 2 cats.

    I like playing lawn bowls, watching sport and doing activities with my son.

    My favourite movie is Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.

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    Latest Question:
    what is the difference between foodweb and food chain

  • David Bibby

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  • Dale Watt

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    I live with my family in Glasgow where I work as a Senior Scientific Officer at the CRUK Scotland Institute.Β  I love both playing and watching sports, particularly football.

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  • Christina Picken

    About Me:

    I live with my sister and our cat in Manchester. I am passionate about creating a sustainable future and so I work creating plastics which degrade in the environment. I love riding my bike, canoeing down rivers, getting creative and eating cake!

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  • Chloe McGeorge

    About Me:

    Hi I’m Chloe!

    I live with my partner and our cat in Durham. I work as a research physicist but in the evenings I like to do creative things like knitting, crochet and sewing. I also love running, reading and Disney!

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  • Charlene Kay

    About Me:

    Hello! My name is Charlene and I work in a breast cancer research lab. We study why some patients with breast cancer stop responding to their medication. I live in Edinburgh with my partner and our three kids, ages 7, 9 and 11. I enjoy reading, running, playing football and cycling.

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    Latest Question:
    what was your favorite thing to do in ur childhood?

  • Cesare Giulio Ardito

    About Me:

    I am a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Manchester. I am originally from Rome, Italy.

    I am also an advocate for the rights of Italians and EU citizens in the UK.

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  • Catherine Holt

    About Me:

    I live in Doncaster with my husband and two teenage children. I travel all over the UK and Europe supporting the UK space sector and get to meet some amazing people. I go to mixed martial arts classes and like watching TV.

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  • Carey Allen

    About Me:

    I am a Psychology Lecturer at the University of Northampton, I am also undertaking my PhD which is investigating the physiological and psychological changes to wellbeing of students as a result of taking part in a Sound Bath.

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  • Audrey Rago

    About Me:

    I live in London, but I am originally from Boston, USA. I am a Sustainability Engineer, so I spend most weekdays at a manufacturing plant, and in the evenings I like going to concerts and seeing friends. On the weekends I like to get outside, whether it’s cycling, walking or reading in the park, and in the winter I love to go skiing.

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  • Ashleigh Johnstone

    About Me:

    I live in Anglesey with my boyfriend and our dog, Blue. I love playing on the beach with the dog, playing games on the PS5, and listening to a lot of Taylor Swift 🎡 😁

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    Where do you originate from?

  • Ashleigh Barron

    About Me:

    I am a Laser Engineer from Glasgow who has a PhD in Physics and loves Grey’s Anatomy.

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  • 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 πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨. I am getting married in September πŸ‘°, and can’t wait!

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  • Anirudh Sharma

    About Me:

    Ph.D from Teesside University. I study medicines in gas form, how they break up and how they react. If I can understand how they react, I can find out how they work in our body.

    I use one of the most advanced form of chemistry to study the fundamentals of chemistry.

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  • Amy Tooke

    About Me:

    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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  • Amber Villegas - Williamson

    About Me:

    I’m a Data Centre Engineering Expert, total geek, wannabe comedian, dog lover and all round STEM enthusiast.

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    Latest Question:
    What is quantum phisics?

  • Amal Lavender

    About Me:

    I am someone that likes to naturally lead, get things done and do the right thing.
    I’m bubbly, truly enjoy helping others succeed and making changes for the positive.

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    Latest Question:
    Are apprenteic better than collages? As in do you think its better to do hands on learning while getting paid which

  • Alana Mullins

    About Me:

    Hi there! πŸ‘‹ I’m a PhD student living in a charming village near Durham with my partner. It’s the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Newcastle city centre where I work. By day, I’m diving deep into scientific research, and by evening, you’ll find me tackling fitness and race challenges! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈΒ 

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  • Abbie Young

    About Me:

    I live at home with my family in Cheshire. I am doing a Degree Appreniceship in Cardiac Physiology in the week and I love to play hockey at the weekends.

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    Latest Question:
    Are apprenteic better than collages? As in do you think its better to do hands on learning while getting paid which

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