A Year in Pictures 2019

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Published: December 12, 2019

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Credit: Karen Steward.

For our planet and beyond, 2019 has been a packed year for reasons good and bad. Here we take a look back at some of the highs and lows to impact our environment and some of the events that continue to shape the Universe.

Meet the Author

Karen Steward, PhD

Senior Scientific Specialist

After completing an undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge in 2006, Karen became a research scientist at the Animal Health Trust, UK. During her time there, she completed a PhD in molecular microbiology and evolutionary genetics in partnership with the University of Cambridge and went on to hold a post-doctoral position. Her research focused on the fundamental biology of infectious diseases, outbreak analysis and the development of vaccines and diagnostic assays. In 2017 she left the lab to pursue a career in science communication. As senior scientific specialist, Karen employs her wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to coordinate and create a range of scientific content, tools and resources for the site and provide scientific support across the teams.