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Leo is a science writer with a focus on environmental and food research. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Newcastle University and a master's degree in science communication from the University of Edinburgh.

Education

The University of Edinburgh

Newcastle University

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Food and beverage analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic

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Published Content

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A bird's eye view of forest and farm.

How Food Analysis Is Helping Fight Deforestation

To learn more about this new food analysis method, Technology Networks attended RAFA 2024 to hear from one of its pioneers, Chris Elliott, a professor of food safety at Queen’s University Belfast.

Scientist examining a blood sample on a microscope slide, focusing on blood analysis and research.

How Long COVID Research Could Change the Way We Think About Blood Microclots

This article explores the discovery that COVID-19 can induce widespread clotting in the blood of patients.

Arctic Russian tundra.

Planting Trees in the Arctic Could Make Climate Change Worse, Not Better

The normally tree-free tundra already stores a vast resource of carbon within its soil. The researchers say any new forests could disrupt this delicate carbon sink and indirectly release more carbon than they would absorb.

Rows of fish oil tablets.

Many Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Are Rancid – Here’s Why

Why is this mass oxidation occurring? And does it pose a health risk to consumers? Technology Networks asked one of the researchers behind a recent pivotal analysis.

Toddler bemused in supermarket.

A Toddler’s Sugary Diet May Raise Their Lifetime Risk of Diabetes

According to a new study, the amount of sugar a child consumes in their first 1,000 days could determine their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes decades later.

A photo of Chiara Dall’Asta next to a bottle of milk and almonds.

Cataloging the Mycotoxins in Plant-Based “Meats” and “Milk”

Ahead of her RAFA presentation, Technology Networks caught up with Professor Chiara Dall’Asta to discuss whether plant-based substitute products pose a mycotoxin risk.

Coconut oil in a jar, next to a coconut.

Coconut Oil and Your Health: The Good and the Bad

A majority of Americans believe coconut oil is healthy. The thing is, according to many cardiovascular researchers, it isn’t.

Older person eating jam on toast.

Humans’ Ability To Digest Carbs Predates the Agricultural Revolution

Humans have been primed to enjoy carbohydrate-rich foods for a lot longer than previously thought, according to a new study.

Bugs in chopsticks.

Westerners Still Don’t Want To Eat Insects – But Their Pets Don’t Mind

The pet food and agricultural sectors appear to find insect protein more palatable than restaurant diners do.

Olives and olive oil.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Slows Memory Decline in Down Syndrome Mouse Model

The researchers noticed that, compared to the control group, the mice given the oil showed significant improvement in learning and spatial memory.

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