Abbie Jordan
Health Psychologist
Abbie is an Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) Media Fellow working at BBC Science Focus. She has a PhD from the University of Bath and is a Chartered Health Psychologist. As well as particular interests in children's pain and health, Abbie loves all things dogs, rabbits, coffee and being outside in nature.
Recent articles by Abbie Jordan
How has living with a narcissist affected me?
Long-term exposure to a narcissist might have turned you into an echoist
Why do dogs dig the carpet before going to sleep?
Spoiler: dogs are domesticated wolves
The great cold head myth: Where you really lose your body heat from
We've all heard it before, but is this a myth or a truth to live by?
Why do polar bears have black skin?
It doesn't quite sound right, but its true.
Are hangovers hereditary?
You might have done the damage but why not blame your parents too?
Do animals dream when they hibernate?
That's right, animals are missing out on a good dream.
What's the world's tallest snowman?
It's only a few metres shorter than the Statue of Liberty.
These adorable whales were caught doing underwater headstands
The giant animals were also caught 'bubble blasting'.
The carbon footprints of the super-wealthy are far worse than we thought, study finds
New research suggests we’ve grossly underestimated the responsibility of the super-wealthy to tackle the climate crisis.
Largest ever black hole jet pair discovered in the distant Universe
The finding may help to shed light on the formation of early galaxies.
10 million Americans have this serious heart condition. Here's what to look out for
Rates of atrial fibrillation are speeding up, what can we do to monitor?
New Ozempic-like pill reduces weight by 13%, study finds
A new weight-loss drug that comes in pill form could rival Ozempic.
Being mentally resilient could cut your risk of death by 53 per cent, study finds
Viewing that glass as half full might just help you to live longer.