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
The 'lizard brain' lie: How neuroscience demolished the greatest mind myth
Feeling angry? That's not your lizard brain kicking in.
Can you really absorb plastics and chemicals through your skin?
Tiny plastic particles may be found in almost every part of your body.
This bizarre TikTok cooking oil trend shows exactly how bad science spreads
Should you be pouring castor oil in your belly button? Science says no.
Can I stop my period?
Menstruation isn’t just about blood.
Why is socialising so tiring?
Socialising sometimes feels like hard work – here are simple ways to overcome it.
Science books for kids | The best books for budding scientists
From family foraging guides to science history made fun, these are the best science books for kids.
15 of the best space and astronomy books 2025
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.
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
Here’s how ‘love languages’ can actually change your relationship
Influencers are claiming there are five keys ways to communicate love. But how many of them actually work, according to science?
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.
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.
Here’s what your heath tracker’s ‘sleep animal’ actually says about you
Why only you can only really model your sleep on two different animals.
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.
Do skinny people have faster metabolisms?
Exploring the science behind fast metabolisms and weight loss.
What is Yerba Mate and should I start drinking it?
It's Lionel Messi’s miracle drink.
Do collagen supplements actually make your skin better?
Is collagen really the key to youthful skin?
Why is grief so painful?
The weight of loss: how the complexities of grief can impact our daily lives.
Dopamine dressing: Can what I wear really affect my mood?
Dopamine dressing may one of the hottest TikTok trends, but is there any science to it?
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.
Best maths books 2024
The best books to help you understand the maths and statistics that govern life here on Earth.
Robot dog learns to walk by stumbling, just like young animals in the wild
When this robot gets knocked down, it gets up again.
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.
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.
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.