Natalie Starkey
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Natalie Starkey
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Science communicator & author (Catching Stardust; Fire & Ice). Science & Technology Editor at JMP Statistical Software.
My 11 year old who was bonkers for 3 years but absolutely gorgeous the whole time. Still carries a toy around with her.
January 30, 2025 at 7:15 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!
January 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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 ☄️
November 12, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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!
October 18, 2024 at 8:38 AM