Noa Leach
News editor, BBC Science Focus
Noa Leach is the News Editor at BBC Science Focus. With an MPhil degree in Criticism & Culture from the University of Cambridge, Noa has studied cultural responses to the climate crisis, wildlife, and toxicity. Before joining BBC Science Focus, Noa was the Editor of The Wildlife Trust BCN’s magazine Local Wildlife. Her writing has been shortlisted for the Future Places Environmental Essay Prize.
Recent articles by Noa Leach
Wildlife conservation can work, says major new study. But Chris Packham warns ‘time is running out’
A large review of conservation studies has found that efforts have made a real difference in protecting the planet’s biological diversity – but others say we haven’t done enough.
Monumentally massive explosion spotted on mysterious dead star
A satellite in the right place at the right time has captured an important cosmic sight.
Inside the bold project to find your menopausal age – and reverse it
Scientists could soon unveil the genetic secrets of your reproductive lifespan and fertility.
‘Giant fish lizard’ bigger than megalodon could be largest marine reptile ever discovered
Step aside, meg: Scientists have uncovered the biggest marine reptile ever, and it’s a prehistoric beast.
This new ‘atlas of ageing’ could help keep your muscles younger for longer
Creaks and groans may ail your bones, but a new muscle atlas could halt your ageing.
Here’s how the Moon actually impacts your menstrual cycle - new study
Put the lunar cycle diary down, ladies: new research says the calendar is already within you.
The Solar System will die a grisly death – and astronomers now think they know how
White dwarf stars can’t help but gobble up passing objects – including, eventually, the planets in our own Solar System.
Smoking actually increases hidden belly fat, suggests new study
Even if there is no obvious fat, it turns out lifelong smoking could increase an unhealthy fat deep within your abdomen.
‘Quantum tornado’ could unlock secrets of black holes
A new artificial tornado could lead to breakthroughs in black hole research.
New ‘exercise pill’ could replace your need to workout
Scientists are developing a pill that mimics the physical benefits of a gym session, without the sweat.
COVID-19 more likely originated from a lab than animals, bold new study claims
Some scientists are trying to get closer to the truth about how the COVID pandemic started – but others question whether that’s possible.
Time with dogs could help improve your concentration, study finds
Need another excuse to hang out with your hound? Here’s one: scientists have now shown it increases the power of your brain waves.
Coral reefs can be regrown in just 4 years according to a promising new trial
Finally, some good news: coral ‘transplants’ could bring back healthy reefs quicker than we thought possible.
Instant Genius Podcast | The surprising role of clouds in climate change
They're much more than rainmakers.
Woman given a new 3D-printed windpipe in a world-first
A cutting-edge procedure in Korea has used other peoples’ stem cells to design a tailor-made artificial windpipe.
Mysterious waves have been detected in Jupiter’s core
Unusual fluctuations in the gas giant’s magnetic field could unlock secrets about what’s inside.
Scientists grow mini organs from unborn babies in personalised medicine breakthrough
A new technique for diagnosing pre-natal babies could open up the 'black box' of human development.
Bubonic plague, cholera and measles are all back. Should we be worried?
Many infectious diseases we thought were long gone have all reared their ugly heads again. Are we seeing an unprecedented level of disease re-emergence?
Killer whale filmed absolutely destroying great white shark – and it has scientists worried
A gruesome discovery has challenged scientific understanding of the apex predator’s position in the food chain.
Instant Genius Podcast | Why we are seeing the return of infectious diseases
Measles, plague, and cholera are re-emerging – is this a sign of a coming pandemic?
Prostate cancer is not just one disease, reveals new study
Prostate cancer affects one in eight men. Now, AI has helped scientists make a discovery that could revolutionise future treatment.
This 'zombie' cannibal star was spotted eating its siblings
Think Silence of the Lambs, but make it extra-terrestrial and undead.
Major quantum gravity breakthrough could spark new ‘theory of everything’
Quantum gravity has long baffled scientists. Now, a breakthrough discovery could change physics forever - and answer our biggest questions about the Universe.
'Eye of Sauron' supernova spotted by James Webb Space Telescope
I see you.