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

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

5 hacks to supercharge your willpower © Getty Images

5 hacks to supercharge your willpower

The fight against deepfakes © Getty Images

Future Technology

Deepfakes The fight against this dangerous use of AI

Five innovative vehicles delivering the future of transportation (Hyperloop)

Future Technology

Future technology 5 innovative vehicles delivering the future of transportation

Mass extinction: Can we stop it? © Tidy Designs

Mass extinction Can we stop it?

The brain: can you really think yourself healthy? © Eiko Ojala

The brain Can you really think yourself healthy?

Can maths defeat terrorism? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Can maths defeat terrorism?

Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway: the next space station © NASA

Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway: the next space station will orbit the Moon