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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 · 30/07/2026
It's such a shocking divide of wealth isn't it. We're lucky that we get to use our local private school pool all summer and I have the same thoughts every time we visit. The facilities are just incredible - but you have to have experienced the state system to realise that I think.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
😂 I actually wish I could go to these clubs - especially since my daughter broke her collarbone last week and cant even partake in most of the activities now!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Hard agree! But they have a great time don't they.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This sounds incredible. I will be adding these to a salad this week!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
😂 I got pulled over for carrying a flapjack in the bottom of my backpack recently (I never travel without an emergency snack), but the density of this particular one looked suspicious apparently!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Finally! I'm so pleased this has happened.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Well this took me a while to get round to, but I finally baked the doubled-up recipe and it took an extra 40 mins (although I had substituted some yoghurt for one of the eggs as I ran out!). Such an amazing cake!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
What a great article. Sadly, children in the UK can't get the Covid vaccine (maybe unless in a vulnerable group?), not even privately.
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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
YouTube video by JMP Statistical Discovery
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I think we should be careful to dispose of the poo in a bin when the dog has just had a wormer or flea treatment as I know a lot ends up coming back out in the poo. But I do think if you can responsibly flick it into the undergrowth normally then it's probably preferable to poo bags!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I visited the Sandringham estate and they have signs saying to 'stick and flick' the poo into the undergrowth as they'd prefer people not to use bags. I do try to minimise my bag use by using the same bag for multiple poos on a walk (I have 2 dogs). I hate that the only accepted solution is plastic!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Thank you, and that's interesting! I'll give it a go then and check it as it cooks. I need to double up the recipe because the standard size doesn't last long in my house! 😀
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
This really is such a good recipe. I make it more often as the loaf, but the pudding is such a treat! How do you recommend altering the cooking time if I double up the batter for the loaf tin?
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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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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Hhhhmmmm, OK, good to know. Thanks!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Sorry, for clarity, I meant does vaccine immunity wane?
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Hold on, I know vaccines aren't 100%, but can I be fairly sure I'm immune if I had the boosters as a kid?
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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 · 30/01/2025
Excellent. Dog trainers are amazing. It always seems like such simple advice but the success comes in actually doing it consistently which I've found the hardest part with my second dog.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
They definitely go through stages and most pass but it’s always worth keeping an eye on behaviour changes. Sounds like you have a good pup there though. Hope he keeps following commands for you!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
My 11 year old who was bonkers for 3 years but absolutely gorgeous the whole time. Still carries a toy around with her.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Also, I would love to see a pic of the pup. Big or small breed? Big breeds can take longer to ‘grow up’ and be sensible.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
If still testing patience at 1 (pup should start to calm a lot by then) then I’d suggest getting a good trainer involved for advice. Consider changing puppy’s diet (changed my first dogs behaviour markedly), and look at enrichment activities. But also, it does get better, generally.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
This is tea-riffic!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
And then in April I've organised for Bake-Off finalist Josh Smalley to join Chemistry World again from his science kitchen to showcase the science behind international Easter breads: Rising to the occasion: the chemistry of Easter breads www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/ris...
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Rising to the occasion: the chemistry of Easter breads
Join GBBO finalist Josh Smalley on 2 April to learn the scientific secrets of Easter bakes
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
I've arranged for some really excellent expert speakers to talk about GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in this webinar in March: Harnessing hormones for health: Taking GLP-1 from research to reality www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/har...
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Harnessing hormones for health: Taking GLP-1 from research to reality
Learn about the groundbreaking science research behind the GLP-1 revolution - join us on 6 March
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
And here's a taster of the types of science you get to chat to experts about. I'm not hosting any of these upcoming webinars but I've put them together and I will enjoy seeing how they go in my absence. Onscreen chemistry with @drjohnodonoghue.bsky.social 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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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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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Just took one of the dogs out and I already saw this! Such a beautiful view!
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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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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
It was brilliant and something of which you can and should be incredibly proud. Good to see this report now.
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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 · 12/12/2024
I also think there's a difference between organisations sending emails out of hours and individuals sending them from their own account. Either way, I think most ppl know most ppl aren't monsters, but the email signatures suggested here are good just to confirm that.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
My thoughts are that it's actually unreasonable not to allow ppl to send emails when they want. A lot of people don't work a standard 9-5 for a whole host of reasons, and what about people working across time zones? You probably aren't demanding an instant response anyway I assume?!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
I struggle very much with Mrs [married name] bc I didn’t ever change my name to that and it’s also ignoring my earned title.
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Oooh, that's fun. I read mostly fiction but I'm open to most books if I'm honest. Just wish there was more time to read! I'm really well thanks. Looking forward to a break over Christmas :-)
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Thank you for these suggestions. They look great! Hope you're well Jo?
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Ooh I do. I read lots of different stuff and always happy to try new anyway. I’ll look it up.
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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 · 04/12/2024
Thanks for joining us. They were both great speakers, I learnt loads today!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Ha, great term! Many times there is no Q either, it's just a long comment!
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Natalie Starkey @starkeystardust.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
And to answer your Q: Poster sessions can be very very tricky can't they because you can't escape. I think being humble and admitting you don't know but want to discuss and find out what the person asking the Q thinks is the best way. Sometimes I do feel ppl just want to show you what they know.
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