Patrick Pester
Contributor, BBC Science Focus
Patrick Pester is a freelance science journalist with a master's degree in International Journalism from Cardiff University and a second master's in Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation in Action from Middlesex University London. He retrained as a journalist after nearly a decade of working with animals.
Recent articles by Patrick Pester
Blobfish: Facts about the world's ugliest animal
Learn what the blobfish really looks like – and why it’s become an unlikely poster child for marine conservation.
Gases: Structure, properties and facts
Gas is a unique state of matter with some extraordinary features.
Ozempic: Everything you need to know about new weight loss drug semaglutide
Semaglutide, sold through the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, can't stop making headlines. But does this weight loss drug developed for diabetes live up to the hype?
Could 6 hours of sleep be enough for you? A professor explains
Hunter-gatherers seemed to get away with around six hours of sleep a night, but how do modern humans fare with that much shut-eye?
How many bones are in the human body?
The human skeleton is like a jigsaw puzzle of bones that support our body, allow us to move, protect our organs and generally help keep us alive.
Are dragons real? Not in the way you think
Many living animals carry the dragon name, but none match up to the mighty fire-breathing beasts of legend.
Top 10 smartest animals in the world
Animal intelligence is a difficult thing to judge, but it’s clear we aren’t the only smart species roaming this Earth.
What is the rarest eye colour in the world?
From green to red, there are a few contenders for the rarest eye colour.
Who invented walking?
The history of walking dates back hundreds of millions of years, but the way we do it is uniquely human.