Author Amy Arthur
Amy Arthur

Amy Arthur

Science journalist and author

Amy Arthur is an award-winning writer and science journalist, specialising in health and wellbeing. She enjoys busting myths, trouncing TikTok trends and revealing surprising science. She is also the author of Pace Yourself: How to have energy in an exhausting world. Her BA degree specialised in science publishing and she has been working as a journalist since graduating in 2018. In 2020, Amy was named Editorial Assistant of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors.

Recent articles by Amy Arthur

Why is socialising so tiring?

Socialising sometimes feels like hard work – here are simple ways to overcome it.
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The best books for budding scientists

From family foraging guides to science history made fun, these are the best science books for kids.
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15 of the best space and astronomy books 2024

From an astronaut's memoir to understanding the physics of the Universe, here are great books that each open up a new window into space.
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Is there any science to low-dopamine mornings?

Why setting rules about your phone use in the morning can help you concentrate on your work
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16 of the best quiz collections and puzzle books for adults in 2024

Top puzzle books for adults and kids, picked by our quiz-loving team.
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7 of the best smart thinking books to read in 2024

Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy reveals the seven best books to help you think smarter and make mathematically better decisions.
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These quick, simple acts of kindness can boost your health, happiness and wellbeing

On World Kindness Day, we dive into the surprising psychology of compassion.
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7 of the best science photography books to put on your coffee table in 2024

You’ll find stunning pictures and illustrations of science and the natural world in these coffee table books.
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Best maths books 2024

The best books to help you understand the maths and statistics that govern life here on Earth.
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Robot dog learns to walk by stumbling, just like young animals in the wild

When this robot gets knocked down, it gets up again.
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Scientists may have figured out how to control intrusive thoughts

New research hints at a way to suppress certain thoughts, which could help in overcoming the intrusive and unwanted symptoms of conditions like OCD and anxiety.
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What's so special about the James Webb Space Telescope's new images? We asked the experts

The James Webb Space Telescope can see deeper into the Universe than its predecessor Hubble, opening up a new era of cosmology.
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UK heatwave: Are these searing temperatures the future of summers in the UK?

Climate change will make extreme weather events and dangerously high temperatures in the UK more common, with some saying London will feel as hot as Barcelona by 2050.
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Newly discovered dinosaur has tiny arms like a T. rex – but the two species lived 20 million years apart

The researchers think the carnivorous Meraxes gigas may have used its arms for mating, not hunting.
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Being 'hangry' is real, and there's science to prove it

Scientists tracking people's food intake and emotions have shown that being hungry really can make us angry.
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ADHD drugs could help Alzheimer's patients who suffer from apathy

Drugs that target noradrenaline have shown promise in treating apathy, a common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Dyslexia isn't a disorder, it's essential to how our species adapt, say researchers

People with dyslexia have brains that are specialised to explore the unknown, and this strength has contributed to the success and survival of our species.
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