Hatty Willmoth
Trends editor
Hatty Willmoth is a trends editor at BBC Science Focus. She has previously written for Newsweek, the Independent and Live Science, among others, and has a background writing about health, nutrition and food. Hatty has an NCTJ from News Associates and an MA in History from the University of Cambridge.
Recent articles by Hatty Willmoth
The US is now paying more than any other country for climate change damage, study suggests
Despite being the biggest carbon emitter, the US is already paying a disproportionate price for the climate crisis
How to actually become more attractive, according to science
No, you don’t need to take a hammer to your jawline. Just focus on these six steps instead
There's no such thing as a shark, suggest scientists
Analysis of shark DNA has thrown a wrench into our understanding of these sharp-toothed predators
Counting calories won't help you lose much fat. Doing this will
Calorie counting isn’t just difficult, it’s riddled with problems that make it practically useless for anyone trying to lose weight. But there are alternatives
The only real way to catch a liar, according to psychologists
The hidden tactics that give deceivers the upper hand
This (very weird) rule has been controlling fashion for 150 years
Ever wondered why low-rise jeans are making a comeback?
Just one day in your life could soon reveal how long you’ll live
After building a Truman Show experiment, scientists were able to predict the lifespans of their 81 subjects
‘Blood rain’ could sweep across the UK this week as Saharan dust plume moves in
Vivid sunsets can also be expected
What Tourette’s really tells us about intrusive thoughts
The BAFTAs controversy has exposed a deep misunderstanding about what Tourette’s really is
The best way to come off weight-loss drugs without regaining fat
How to outsmart biology after the injections stop
Something very strange is happening under Greenland’s ice
A scientist described the phenomenon as “like a pot of boiling pasta”
'I don’t think it’s that weird': Hannah Fry on getting uncomfortably close with AI
We speak to Prof Hannah Fry about the human impacts of artificial intelligence, from AI therapists to lovers, agents and tutors
This ancient bacterium could help solve the antibiotic resistance crisis – or worsen it
The discovery of 5,000-year-old bacteria – that was until recently trapped in ice – could help or hinder humanity’s battle against infection
Bird poop powered one of the Americas’ greatest ancient kingdoms, study finds
Archaeological analysis of items from a South American kingdom reveals their prosperity was built on bird poop
Here’s what your sexual fantasies say about your personality, study claims
Your sexual inner world could be linked with a host of physical and mental conditions
Eating oats could lower your cholesterol in just two days, study suggests
The health benefits of a two-day porridge diet lasted for weeks afterwards
The weight-loss pill everyone wants is finally here
Experts say weight-loss drugs in pill form may become much more widely available – for better and for worse
Scientists asked 800 people to compare penis sizes. Here’s what they found
The study aimed to investigate why humans have larger appendages than other primates
How to spot high cholesterol early and lower your levels fast
They’re behind millions of deaths every year – but fatty build-ups in our arteries often slip by unseen. How can we spot them before it’s too late?
Seed oils vs butter: Here's what’s actually healthier, according to doctors
With droves of wellness warriors choosing butter over seed oils, scientists weigh in on their favourite fats
The ancient baths of Pompeii were outrageously filthy, study finds
The pre-Roman baths of Pompeii would have been seriously grotty, according to an analysis of mineral deposits
Ozempic made rapid weight loss easier. But here’s when keeping body fat is healthier, according to doctors
We tend to see weight loss as aspirational, but having a bit of extra fat isn’t always bad for us
Scientists studied the orgasms of 86 women. Here's what they found
Spoiler: it involves sneezing, crying and nosebleeds
We’ve finally found the mental ‘brake’ behind procrastination
A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off
