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Staff writer at @TheWeek focusing on technology, environment and science

Joined October 2022
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You may be able to turn your tattoos on and off in the near future. A new type of tattoo ink uses light to make the body markings appear and disappear. The result is customizable body art. the-week-us-9yxy.visitlink.m…
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The world’s oldest trees, California redwoods, are feeling the heat. And warming temperatures are hindering their ability to perform essential functions. the-week-us-9yxy.visitlink.m… (📸: Julia Wytrazek / Getty Images)
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A phoenix planet, formed from the remnants of a dying star, has been found around a white dwarf star for the first time. The second-generation planet could be an indicator of the future of our solar system. the-week-us-9yxy.visitlink.m…
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Everyone wants to go to space, but at what cost? Companies that have been hoping to colonize the cosmos are not addressing the potential environmental and atmospheric impacts of that expansion. the-week.visitlink.me/Qa1iT5
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A retinal implant that can restore vision degraded by age has been approved for use in Europe and could soon be available in the U.S. Researchers are also evaluating the applicability of the implant for other eye conditions. the-week-uk.visitlink.me/b6z…
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Despite its name, airport divorce is “remarkably domestic,” said Travel Noire. Giving each other “space during the part of a trip that exposes every difference in timing, hunger, anxiety and tolerance for crowds” can make travel more peaceful. the-week-uk.visitlink.me/VlY…
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Watching television for extended periods of time could increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, new research says. the-week-uk.visitlink.me/x5j…
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Microplastics could be responsible for a lot of heartache. The tiny pieces of plastic have been found in high amounts in patients who suffered from heart attacks, leading experts to question their effect on cardiovascular health. the-week.visitlink.me/432Zc8
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Cigarettes and food have the same marketing team the-week.visitlink.me/euniiU #tobaccoindustry #health #rfkjr
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