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Natalie Starkey

@starkeystardust.bsky.social
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Science communicator & author (Catching Stardust; Fire & Ice). Science & Technology Editor at JMP Statistical Software.

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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
This 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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=egTr...
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Communicating Climate Action
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
I 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: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYQF...
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Data for Environmental Change
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Yay! @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!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
All 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!
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Alexander Verbeek @alexverbeek.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
If you have any reach on Bluesky, please consider reposting so I can find old and new friends (and then I’ll follow you back 😊). I'm Alexander Verbeek and publish about the climate crisis, environment, the beauty of nature, science, walking, sustainability, wildlife, photography, water, and energy.
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European Space Agency @esa.int · 07/02/2025
☄️ We aren’t just waiting for an asteroid to strike. We are taking active measures to help Earth defend itself against a potential impact. Which is why we are endorsing the the United Nations' designation of 2029 as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence.
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ESA endorses Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence
The European Space Agency (ESA) has endorsed the United Nations' (UN) designation of 2029 as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence.The initiative will foster international...
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
I 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: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/sc...
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Royal Society of Chemistry hiring Science Media Producer in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom | LinkedIn
Posted 6:26:48 PM. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has a very exciting opportunity for a Science Media Producer…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
It 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!
Two volcanologists standing on the flank of a steaming, volcanic dome back to camera measuring heat flow. Helicopter hovering above a volcano monitoring station. Natalie in the front seat of helicopter flying around the volcano. The steaming volcanic dome with vegetation in foreground.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
I'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: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/ons...
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Onscreen chemistry: The portrayal of chemical science in film and TV
Join us 14 February to discover the real-life chemistry that inspires the art of the silver screen
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Laura Lopez @ohdearz.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
To my knowledge, this is one of the few of summer research programs open to non-US citizens! Excited that they are partnering with the National Astronomy Consortium (science.nrao.edu/opportunitie...) also! 🔭🧪
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Dr Dean Burnett @drdeanburnett.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
No, smartphones are not 'rotting your brain' theneuroscienceofeve... Odd time to start it, but this subject's come up a lot today. My the first post on my new science blog. Will sort out the details later, but do subscribe if interested. There's a lot more coming...
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Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Here’s the freely accessible version: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Independent SAGE as an example of effective public dialogue on scientific research
Nature Protocols - The members of Independent SAGE reflect on their experience in setting up, developing and running a science communication platform and service to the public during the COVID-19...
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Elizabeth Tasker @elizabethtasker.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
So this headline is nonsense BUT what does it take to keep a (planet)butt load of microbes OUT of an asteroid sample 🛰️? On the other site (because my ✉️ about bluesky is thus far being ignored) JAXA researchers commented on a few of the billion steps taken to keep Ryugu pristine 🧪 Reposting below...
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I 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.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Great 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!
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IFLScience @iflscience.com · 03/12/2024
In a matter of hours, a small asteroid will burn over the Siberian skies. This is only the 11th time that an asteroid has been predicted to hit our planet before it actually happened, but it shows that the system of planetary defense is working! www.iflscience.com/tiny-asteroi...
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Tiny Asteroid To Hit Earth Over Siberia Today – Here's What To Know
It most definitely will not be a second Tunguska!
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Prof Chris Jackson @seismatters.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
"Getting recognition for being a #geoscience communicator is a challenge because it’s seen as the easy thing to do... collecting gas samples from volcanoes is seen as hard..." Out today: @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social and I talk to Geoscientist: geoscientist.online/sections/une...
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Connecting geology and people - GEOSCIENTIST
Tell us about your background  Anjana: My background is in Earth science and I love telling stories about rocks, fossils, and landforms. My journey into geoscience communication and broadcasting start...
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
I 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?!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Really 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: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/the...
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The science and promise of liquid biopsies: improving cancer treatment
Join us on 4 December to learn how liquid biopsies are being used to identify cancer and improve patient outcomes
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
We 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: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/tra...
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Transforming the lab practical for a new generation
Learn how educators are designing innovative new styles of learning in chemistry lab practicals
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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 26/11/2024
Starting soon - join us! attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/252...
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Transforming the lab practical for a new generation
26 November 2024, 14.00 GMT
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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 24/11/2024
Is being a chemist riskier than having an office job? To explore this, Ian Shaw assessed the age of deaths reported in the RSC’s Update death notices for 2023 and compared them with the UK’s age of death statistics.
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Do chemists die young?
Death notices for chemists suggest perhaps not, despite the hazards found in many labs
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
I 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.
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Emily Cassidy @enviroem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
2023 was unexpectedly hot, and many climate scientists are working to understand why. In my latest article at NASA's Earth Observatory, I spoke to @climateofgavin.bsky.social and @hausfath.bsky.social about recent warmth and possible contributors. earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/15358...
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Charting the Exceptional, Unexpected Heat of 2023 and 2024
Global temperatures have soared in recent years and climate scientists are trying to understand why.
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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 19/11/2024
The #SciComm starter pack is almost full. Make sure to revisit it as l’ve added lots of folk this week. Do share it and flag up if you’d like added. go.bsky.app/VJQzace
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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 13/11/2024
Starting soon! Join us to hear from representatives from two Horizon Prize winning teams, who will speak about their team’s research on antifilarial drug discovery and in-cell organometallic redox catalysis. attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/597...
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
I’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 ☄️
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Hey! @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.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
This is a nice little read for your coffee break (if you have no one to spend it with of course): www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/cele...
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Celebrating the coffee break
One of the most surprisingly productive parts of the day
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
The chimney sweep is here. Mary Poppins led me to believe this was a much more musical experience than I'm finding it to be right now.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
Finally caught you little comet!! I’m a little embarrassed to admit this is my first ever comet sighting in the night sky. I’ve looked at plenty of pieces of comet dust in the lab, and analysed them to destruction, but never before have I spotted one in the wild. And what a beautiful one it is too!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 15/10/2024
We have this Chemistry World webinar coming up on 26 November looking at how educators are finding new ways to design undergraduate lab practicals. Sign-up for free to join the conversation and hear from our fantastic speakers: Michael Seery & Anna Bertram. www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/tra...
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Transforming the lab practical for a new generation
Learn how educators are designing innovative new styles of learning in chemistry lab practicals - join us 26 November
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 11/10/2024
I'm extremely happy to say that we have 2024 Nobel chemistry laureate David Baker joining us for today's Chemistry World Nobel Reaction webinar. Sign-up for free on the link and check out the other brilliant guests we have lined up too: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/nob...
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Nobel prize in chemistry 2024: Reaction
Join us on 11 October for an exclusive look at the Nobel in chemistry 2024 prize-winning science
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 09/10/2024
We're busy in the Chemistry World office this morning preparing for the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Follow along with the action on our live blog: t.co/0U3n0bSs4U I've also a webinar to put together for Friday where we'll be chatting the science. Sign-up here: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/nob...
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Nobel prize in chemistry 2024: Reaction
Join us on 11 October for an exclusive look at the Nobel in chemistry 2024 prize-winning science
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Mark Miodownik @markmiodownik.bsky.social · 08/10/2024
Calling UK scientists and engineers...great opportunity to work with government on waste and pollution issues. defrajobs.co.uk/roles/resear...
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Research and Development Fellowship Programme 2025/26 - Defra Jobs - UK Government
We’re delighted to launch our 2025 R&D Fellowship Programme for Defra. You can read about the programme and apply here: Fellowship Programme 2025/26 Webinar If you would like to find out more about th...
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Neil Withers @neilwithers.bsky.social · 04/10/2024
Can't wait to read this Nature story about how to win a Nobel prize! www.nature.com/immersive/d4... And see if it comes to the same answer as when we did it five years ago!! www.chemistryworld.com/nobel-prize/...
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The data behind the Nobel prizes
We've looked at over 100 years of data behind who and what wins the Nobel prize
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 16/09/2024
If you're interested in how scientists are making steps towards more sustainable laboratory work then please join us for this free webinar with Chemistry World later today. www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/mak...
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Making strides in sustainable laboratories: Examples of recent ...
Join us on 16 September to learn about reducing the environmental impact of chemistry research
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George Smeeton @gsmeeton.bsky.social · 06/09/2024
Summer 2024 was Earth's warmest on record, according to Copernicus Climate Change Service. August was also 13th month in a 14-month period where global average temperature exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial levels: www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
I've got some interesting webinars coming up next month at Chemistry World. Registration is free and open to all. On 16 September we look at how chemical scientists are solving the challenges faced when making more sustainable choices in the lab: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/mak...
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Making strides in sustainable laboratories: Examples of recent ...
Join us on 16 September to learn about reducing the environmental impact of chemistry research
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 30/10/2023
Are you a chemist interested in science communication? If so, then sign-up for this free interactive webinar to hear from some brilliant guests exploring how scientists can successfully engage with the public via the media. www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/myt...
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Myth busting: Chemists, the public and the media
Megaphone wide Source: © Shutterstock Do you have science to shout about? Join us on November 16 to learn from experts on the tips, tricks, pleasures and pitfalls of communicating your science to th...
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 30/10/2023
Sign-up here to join us for this free Chemistry World webinar to hear from leading astrochemistry researchers: "Astronomical spectroscopy: understanding the complex chemistry hidden between the stars" www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/ast...
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 26/09/2023
We have some brilliant guests joining us for this Chemistry World webinar. It follows on from a RSC Faraday Discussion, but this webinar is open to all and the content will be aimed at an undergraduate/non-specialist level. Sign-up for free on the link: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/ast...
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