Natasha Mitchell

Host, Science Friction: sci/culture/spice (2017-). Host @RNLifeMatters (2012-16), @AllintheMind (2002-12), ABC @RadioNational. Past VP @WFSJ, @KSJatMIT alum. MC

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@Constababble Yes and it's in @carlzimmer's beautiful book, if you haven't seen Carl's book you will love it https://t.co/FiOAOWw5Na (from X)

Displaying hundreds of incredible tattoos that pay tribute to various scientific disciplines, this fascinating book, penned by a renowned science writer, reveals the stories behind the individuals who chose to permanently inscribe their obsessions in their skin and reflects on the science in question.

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YES. Yay Bianca & @newsouthbook! Y'all, don't forget this year's edition of Best Australian Science Writing 2018 anthology for your Xmas stockings (editor, the excellent @john_pickrell). Perfect present for book lovers. Support & celebrate Australian science writing & journalism https://t.co/elDax609GZ (from X)

This popular yearly anthology gives a snapshot of the very best science writing Australia has to offer, including everything from the most esoteric philosophical questions about ourselves and the universe, through to practical questions about the environment in which we live. Now in its eighth year, The Best Australian Science Writing 2018 draws on the knowledge and insight of Australia's brightest authors, journalists and scientists to challenge perceptions of the world we think we know. This year's selection includes the best of Australia's science writing talent: Jo Chandler, Andrew Leigh, Michael Slezak, Elizabeth Finkel, Bianca Nogrady, Ashley Hay, Joel Werner, Margaret Wertheim and many more.