Gracie Abadee
Gracie Abadee is the Trends Editor at BBC Science Focus. She previously executive produced news bulletins for Sky News Australia, creating content about health, technology and the latest science breakthroughs. Gracie also co-authored the book 'HSC Year 11 Biology Topic Tests' explaining science concepts to high school students. It is now in its second print run.
Recent articles by Gracie Abadee
Why you should spend more time online if you’re over 50: new study
Being online could help you to connect more with others.
A common texting habit could make your messages seem insincere
While most texters admitted to using this writing shortcut, they weren’t too pleased to be on the receiving end of it.
Beaver supermoon tonight: Exactly how to see 2024's epic lunar finale
How to see the spectacular Moon event – and what causes it.
Here's how your cholesterol level shapes your dementia risk
Annual cholesterol screenings could predict future cognitive decline.
New weight loss drug cuts appetite without causing muscle loss, study finds
While Ozempic causes “significant lean mass loss,” scientists think the new drug could burn calories without the side effects.
This bizarre sea slug was just discovered where it shouldn’t be
The glowing creature is so strange that scientists didn’t know how to categorise it at first.
Air pollution may increase risk of a child developing autism
Pollutants a pregnant woman is exposed to may influence fetal brain development.
Breakthrough breath test could detect lung cancer early
Tiny metal sensors could drastically reduce death from the disease.
Your microbiome holds the key to stress resilience, study shows
Scientists hope this research will create more mental health therapies.
Pompeii disaster victims aren’t who we think they are, study suggests
New DNA evidence paints a very different picture of the eruption.
Scientists uncover two gigantic hidden ancient cities
Experts estimate without the technology, the cities would’ve taken decades to map out.
When is Daylight Savings 2024? The reason behind the US clock change, explained
And how the time shift divides the country, and one American state.
This simple exercise hack could shrink your risk of cognitive decline by 13%
Just one weekly workout could protect your brain.
This simple walking hack can help improve your cardiovascular health
You may want to rethink your daily walking routine.
When do the clocks go back in 2024? The real reason behind the UK's time shift, explained
Also: how daylight Saving Time continues to divide the world.
Scientists could soon resurrect the Tasmanian tiger. Should we be worried?
The species hasn’t been around since before The Second World War.
This epic photo shows a comet hurtling past a NASA spacecraft
Images have captured Comet A3 moving through our Solar System, in a once-in-a-lifetime event.