Linda Geddes (@lindageddes) 's Twitter Profile
Linda Geddes

@lindageddes

Science journalist (ex @guardian @newscientist), broadcaster, and author (CHASING THE SUN, BUMPOLOGY). Loves a good 🔥

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“When I look at Prince William dancing, I just see someone who’s smiling, he’s happy, and dance does those amazing things,” Lovely piece on Dad Dancing and why it’s good for you, by Linda Geddes The Guardian theguardian.com/society/articl…

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We’re on tour! bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/ther-… unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/the-f… #tropicalia #brazil #fantasyorchestra #unionchapel #islington #bristol #bossanova #samba #gig #liveorchestra #psychadelia #caetanoveloso #tropicalvibes #galcosta #osmutantes #counterculture

We’re on tour!
bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/ther-…
unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/the-f… 
#tropicalia #brazil #fantasyorchestra #unionchapel #islington #bristol #bossanova #samba #gig #liveorchestra #psychadelia #caetanoveloso #tropicalvibes #galcosta #osmutantes #counterculture
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“Video showed hippos got all four feet off the ground at once up to 15% of the time when thundering along at full pelt” Thanks Ian Sample for brightening my day! theguardian.com/world/article/…

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APC's John F. Cryan and @colinhillucc are interviewed by Linda Geddes for New Scientist on the “virome” in relation to the microbiome and its potential for new ways of treating various ailments, from inflammatory bowel disease and obesity to anxiety. ▶️ bit.ly/461r9ZS

APC's <a href="/jfcryan/">John F. Cryan</a> and <a href="/colinhillucc/">@colinhillucc</a> are interviewed by <a href="/LindaGeddes/">Linda Geddes</a> for <a href="/newscientist/">New Scientist</a> on the “virome” in relation to the microbiome and its potential for new ways of treating various ailments, from inflammatory bowel disease and obesity to anxiety.   
 ▶️ bit.ly/461r9ZS
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Tropicalia was a creative movement originating in 1960s Brazil. It was also a protest against an oppressive govt. Fresh from sell-out gigs in Bristol, The Fantasy Orchestra will be celebrating the music of this era Union Chapel London London this Saturday: shorturl.at/kNyiq

Tropicalia was a creative movement originating in 1960s Brazil. It was also a protest against an oppressive govt. Fresh from sell-out gigs in Bristol, The Fantasy Orchestra will be celebrating the music of this era <a href="/UnionChapelUK/">Union Chapel London</a> London this Saturday: shorturl.at/kNyiq
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Are you a new science journalist or writer? There's a great opportunity to join a lovely network for those new to the field: form.jotform.com/240945600034044 👉 You can also follow the Early Career Science Writer Network on LinkedIn to see what they are up to: linkedin.com/company/early-…

Are you a new science journalist or writer? There's a great opportunity to join a lovely network for those new to the field: form.jotform.com/240945600034044

👉 You can also follow the Early Career Science Writer Network on LinkedIn to see what they are up to: linkedin.com/company/early-…
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Stigma around #HPV can be dangerous. In Ghana, misconceptions about how HPV spreads are hindering prevention efforts, even among nuns. Linda Geddes reports why it’s crucial to break down these barriers: bit.ly/3Xg2ddp

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Big news Linda Geddes, Your book, Chasing the Sun, made it to our list of best Solar Astronomy books of all time! bookauthority.org/books/best-sol…

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While I'm extremely grateful that a smear test caught precancerous changes to my cervix early, the procedure to remove them took a greater toll than I'd bargained for. More research on sex and the cervix please: gavi.org/vaccineswork/s… Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Linda Eckert, MD #cervicalcancer #hpv

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I was 14 when The Prodigy Experience came out, and actually did dry a banana skin and try to smoke it. Maybe explains why I am the way today Tim Jonze Leeroy Thornhill 🫠theguardian.com/music/2024/oct…

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“Now scientists have come up with a theory for why “jump scares” are so often followed by laughter – with insights for pranksters hoping to concoct Halloween tricks that tickle rather than terrify.” ⁦Linda Geddes⁩ #Halloween 🎃👻 theguardian.com/science/2024/o…

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How to devise #halloween2024 tricks that tickle rather than terrify, with research by Marc Hye-Knudsen &@RecFearLab and comment from Coltan Scrivner theguardian.com/science/2024/o…

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Evidence is growing that microbes in your mouth contribute to cancer: The oral microbiome is increasingly being linked to head and neck cancer, but we don't yet understand its exact role, says NYU Langone Health research newscientist.com/article/245645… via Linda Geddes

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A malaria parasite that usually infects monkeys and apes is increasingly infecting humans in Southeast Asia. By me, with input from Kimberly Fornace NUS and Freya Shearer University of Melbourne #malaria Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance gavi.org/vaccineswork/m…

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A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo (#DRC), local authorities said. The deaths were recorded between Nov. 10 and Nov. 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province. Symptoms include fever, headache,

A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo (#DRC), local authorities said.

The deaths were recorded between Nov. 10 and Nov. 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province. Symptoms include fever, headache,
Linda Geddes (@lindageddes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I learned a lot from writing this, including that perimenopausal 🧠 changes usually 🔄 themselves - eventually - (though HRT can help meanwhile) & this midlife brain rewiring may have benefits. Importantly, help is available & you aren’t just going mad! newscientist.com/article/247215…

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Grateful to see our work featured by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. We highlight how we can set up smarter vaccine supply chains in the quest to eliminate human rabies. Read more: gavi.org/vaccineswork/m… The research: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #rabies #supplychains #vaccines

Grateful to see our work featured by <a href="/gavi/">Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance</a>. We highlight how we can set up smarter vaccine supply chains in the quest to eliminate human rabies.

Read more: gavi.org/vaccineswork/m…

The research: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 

#rabies #supplychains #vaccines