
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…


“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/…

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


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


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



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…

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


“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…

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…

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

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…



Great piece for New Scientist by Linda Geddes newscientist.com/article/247215…

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
