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

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

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?