Andy Ridgway

Andy Ridgway is a Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at the University of the West of England in Bristol and Programme Leader of the MSc in Science Communication. An award-winning journalist with over 20 years’ experience, he is a judge of the Medical Research Council’s Max Perutz Science Writing Award. His research is focused around online communication and food waste behaviour.

Recent articles by Andy Ridgway

Put down the disinfectant: Should we be encouraging helpful bacteria into our homes? © Maxim Usik

Put down the disinfectant: Should we be encouraging helpful bacteria into our homes?

Why the promise of nuclear fusion is no longer a pipe dream © Bob Mumgaard/Creative Commons

Future Technology

Why the promise of nuclear fusion is no longer a pipe dream

In pictures: Inside the race for nuclear fusion power © EUROfusion Consortium

Future Technology

In pictures: Inside the race for nuclear fusion power

Animal vaccines © Getty

Everyday science

How animal vaccines will prevent the next human pandemic

A technician drilling into a fossil to extract proteins for study© Science Photo Library

Beyond DNA How proteins let us get up close and personal to our ancient relatives

5 hacks to supercharge your willpower © Getty Images

5 hacks to supercharge your willpower

How dogs can help us live longer, healthier lives © Getty Images

How dogs can help us live longer, healthier lives

Can owning a dog extend your life? © Getty Images

Can owning a dog extend your life?

The race to create a coronavirus vaccine © Magic Torch

Coronavirus vaccine The race to create a cure for COVID-19

What is viral load and why is it important to coronavirus? © Getty Images

Coronavirus treatments Five alternatives to vaccines

A scientist's guide to life: how to train for a marathon © Cathal Duane

A scientist's guide to life 7 essential marathon training tips

A scientist's guide to life: How to grow indoor plants © Cathal Duane

A scientist's guide to life 8 tips for growing indoor plants

Read this to supercharge your willpower © Magic Torch

Everyday science

This article is scientifically proven to improve your willpower

Bah, Humbug! Why positivity is overrated © Getty Images

Bah, Humbug! Why positive thinking is overrated

The fight against deepfakes © Getty Images

Future Technology

Deepfakes The fight against this dangerous use of AI