Science communicator & author (Catching Stardust; Fire & Ice). Science & Technology Editor at JMP Statistical Software.https://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lonov4lovs2lThis video is another part of my interview with @alexverbeek.bsky.social at the JMP Software Discovery Summit. It was great to hear how he thinks scientists can communicate their science to wider audiences - particularly to create action around climate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egTrQvI7t5A08 May 2025 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lonov4lovs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lonoqzbsx22lI recently had a chance to interview @alexverbeek.bsky.social at a JMP Software Discovery Summit. It was brilliant to hear his thoughts on how we can use data to influence the public and leaders into climate action. You can see one part of the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYQFdmmuGvg08 May 2025 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lonoqzbsx22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3llbqfx2uc226Yay! @alcs.co.uk distribution day - or as I call it: The magic book money! Thank you for all the work you do to pay writers. It really does mean so much to know people are using the words I put out into the world and that I get rewarded when they do!26 Mar 2025 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbqfx2uc226https://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lkyg3lhzxc2aAll of my books are on this list 😢 Copyright law is being completely ignored. Most authors barely make any money from books anyway and this just makes it worse! [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Mar 2025 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkyg3lhzxc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lfrzatdkgk27I only have a few weeks left in my current role at @chemistryworld.com so if you're keen to do what I've been doing then please check out the #JobAdvert for my role and think about applying. It's a very fun job in a brilliantly supportive and kind team: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/science-media-producer-at-royal-society-of-chemistry-4121811201/15 Jan 2025 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfrzatdkgk27https://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lfezjszlxs2mIt feels like a million years ago, but it was only 17 (although that’s still forever!). I took a break during my PhD to work on the Caribbean island of Montserrat studying the active Soufriere Hills. One of the best experiences of my life!10 Jan 2025 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfezjszlxs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lf7vnt7mqs2mI'm looking forward to reading @drjohnodonoghue.bsky.social's new book and hearing him speak in an upcoming @chemistryworld.bsky.social webinar all about it. You can sign-up to join us for free here: https://www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/onscreen-chemistry-the-portrayal-of-chemical-science-in-film-and-tv/4020443.article [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jan 2025 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf7vnt7mqs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lcj4jtqdv22iI need a new novel to read. Anyone got suggestions? I just finished Orbital. Although that’s not my usual type of read (is there anything like it anyway? I think not). No fantasy recommendations thanks.04 Dec 2024 21:39 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcj4jtqdv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lcfv6kiolc2pGreat advice here for Q&As which can be very tricky and stressful, particularly when you're new to the game. I became much more comfortable admitting I didn't know the answer as I progressed in my career. But that's often hard to do when you're early-career so these tips are great! [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Dec 2024 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcfv6kiolc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lc72zfeans2tI rather optimistically agreed to join an almost-elite group of swimmers in their set today at the public pool. Can barely move my arms tonight and have eaten all the snacks but it’ll be worth it…right?!30 Nov 2024 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc72zfeans2thttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lbwse7zdjk2tReally excited to hear from some fantastic experts in this webinar next week looking at how liquid biopsies can aid detection and treatment of cancer. We have Professor of Oncology Catherine Alix-Panabières and Prof Matthew Baker of Dxcover joining us: https://www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/the-science-and-promise-of-liquid-biopsies-improving-cancer-treatment/4020225.article [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Nov 2024 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbwse7zdjk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lbwd2hj42s2qWe had a brilliant webinar yesterday thanks to our fantastic speakers @mkseery.bsky.social & Anna Bertram. They showed how educators are re-thinking chemistry lab practicals with really exciting new ways of engaging students. Check out the webinar recording: https://www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/transforming-the-lab-practical-for-a-new-generation/4020218.article27 Nov 2024 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbwd2hj42s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3lbfbjyovas2rI left X yesterday and it honestly feels so lovely to be here, like the good old days of Twitter where things were positive and you come across lots of random, but interesting, science and people. It's so good to see old faces here that I'd not heard from in ages too.20 Nov 2024 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbfbjyovas2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3laqzzp54522fI’ve just been reminded that 10 years ago I was speaking on BBC news about the ESA Rosetta probe landing on a comet! Such a fun and brilliant experience to have been involved in in some small way. And I met Nick Hornby in the green room that day! Communicating exciting science is a lot of fun ☄️12 Nov 2024 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3laqzzp54522fhttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3l76vpkgsmf2pHey! @chemistryworld.bsky.social are now on here. We started posting today so please give us a follow to stay up to date with all your chemistry news with our articles and webinars. To get you started, here's a story about space. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Oct 2024 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3l76vpkgsmf2phttps://bsky.app/profile/starkeystardust.bsky.social/post/3l6rsfnwtla2bThis is a nice little read for your coffee break (if you have no one to spend it with of course): https://www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/celebrating-the-coffee-break/4018987.article18 Oct 2024 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:yzekqtwg6kmal2o7fagphxq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3l6rsfnwtla2b