Natalie Starkey
@starkeystardust.bsky.social
Science communicator & author (Catching Stardust; Fire & Ice). Science & Technology Editor at JMP Statistical Software.
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...
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...
Communicating Climate Action
YouTube video by JMP Statistical Discovery
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May 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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...
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...
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...
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...
Data for Environmental Change
YouTube video by JMP Statistical Discovery
www.youtube.com
May 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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...
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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Publishing looks glossy from the outside. Inside? It’s built on unpaid labour.
My first book is out this year.
Here’s what I actually got paid, what my contract says, & why most authors can’t afford to do this twice.
kristie-de-garis.ghost.io/published-do...
#Publishing #Books #Author #Writer
My first book is out this year.
Here’s what I actually got paid, what my contract says, & why most authors can’t afford to do this twice.
kristie-de-garis.ghost.io/published-do...
#Publishing #Books #Author #Writer
Published Doesn’t Mean Paid.
I want to talk about money.
(Ugh, I know. How crass.)
Specifically, how much money authors make, or more accurately, don’t.
I signed my publishing deal in 2023. My advance was £2,500. That’s it.
I w...
kristie-de-garis.ghost.io
March 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Publishing looks glossy from the outside. Inside? It’s built on unpaid labour.
My first book is out this year.
Here’s what I actually got paid, what my contract says, & why most authors can’t afford to do this twice.
kristie-de-garis.ghost.io/published-do...
#Publishing #Books #Author #Writer
My first book is out this year.
Here’s what I actually got paid, what my contract says, & why most authors can’t afford to do this twice.
kristie-de-garis.ghost.io/published-do...
#Publishing #Books #Author #Writer
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!
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!
March 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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!
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!
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!
Copyright law is being completely ignored. Most authors barely make any money from books anyway and this just makes it worse!
We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
March 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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!
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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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.
I'm Alexander Verbeek and publish about the climate crisis, environment, the beauty of nature, science, walking, sustainability, wildlife, photography, water, and energy.
November 14, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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.
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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☄️ 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.
Which is why we are endorsing the the United Nations' designation of 2029 as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence.
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...
www.esa.int
February 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
☄️ 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.
Which is why we are endorsing the the United Nations' designation of 2029 as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence.
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...
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.
www.linkedin.com
January 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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...
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!
January 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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!
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...
You can sign-up to join us for free here:
www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/ons...
January 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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...
You can sign-up to join us for free here:
www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/ons...
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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! 🔭🧪
January 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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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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...
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...
December 20, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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...
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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Here’s the freely accessible version: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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...
www.nature.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Here’s the freely accessible version: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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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...
Allow me to fix this @gizmodo.com headline: "Rare asteroid sample contaminated by microorganisms after exposure TO THE AIR". This team from London received an asteroid Ryugu grain from JAXA's Hayabusa2 mission 🛰️. There were no Earthy evils when they received it from JAXA then... they exposed it. 🧪😑
Rare Asteroid Sample Contaminated by Microorganisms Despite Scientists' Best Efforts
A chunk of rock collected from the asteroid Ryugu contains bacteria—but, unfortunately, it's not evidence of alien life.
gizmodo.com
December 13, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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...
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.
No fantasy recommendations thanks.
December 4, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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.
No fantasy recommendations thanks.
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!
How to handle tricky Q&A
Getting a tough question in the Q&A is one of the things that scares people the most about presenting, happily I’ve come up with this easy 3 step method for politely not answering anything you’d rather not.
It's magic, it works, and you can be sassy or polite!
#PHD
1/7
Getting a tough question in the Q&A is one of the things that scares people the most about presenting, happily I’ve come up with this easy 3 step method for politely not answering anything you’d rather not.
It's magic, it works, and you can be sassy or polite!
#PHD
1/7
December 3, 2024 at 2:50 PM
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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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...
www.iflscience.com/tiny-asteroi...
Tiny Asteroid To Hit Earth Over Siberia Today – Here's What To Know
It most definitely will not be a second Tunguska!
www.iflscience.com
December 3, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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...
www.iflscience.com/tiny-asteroi...
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"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...
Out today: @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social and I talk to Geoscientist: geoscientist.online/sections/une...
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...
geoscientist.online
December 2, 2024 at 11:55 AM
"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...
Out today: @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social and I talk to Geoscientist: geoscientist.online/sections/une...
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?!
November 30, 2024 at 9:46 PM
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?!
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...
We have Professor of Oncology Catherine Alix-Panabières and Prof Matthew Baker of Dxcover joining us:
www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/the...
November 27, 2024 at 2:50 PM
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...
We have Professor of Oncology Catherine Alix-Panabières and Prof Matthew Baker of Dxcover joining us:
www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/the...
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...
Check out the webinar recording: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/tra...
Transforming the lab practical for a new generation
Learn how educators are designing innovative new styles of learning in chemistry lab practicals
www.chemistryworld.com
November 27, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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...
Check out the webinar recording: www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/tra...
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Starting soon - join us!
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/252...
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/252...
November 26, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Starting soon - join us!
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/252...
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/252...
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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.
Do chemists die young?
Death notices for chemists suggest perhaps not, despite the hazards found in many labs
www.chemistryworld.com
November 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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.
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.
November 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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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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...
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...
Charting the Exceptional, Unexpected Heat of 2023 and 2024
Global temperatures have soared in recent years and climate scientists are trying to understand why.
earthobservatory.nasa.gov
November 19, 2024 at 11:10 PM
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...
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...