Ian Taylor
A former deputy editor at Science Focus, Ian once undertook a scientific ranking of the UK's best rollercoasters on behalf of the magazine. He is now a freelance writer, which is frankly a lot less fun.
Recent articles by Ian Taylor
How can I find out if I smell?
Nose blindness/olfactory fatigue can make you unaware of your own stink but there might be a way to find if you do smell bad
How does a father's health at conception affect his future children?
Obesity and smoking may switch genes on and off in sperm cells, leaving lasting biological fingerprints on future children
The everyday nutrient a leading doctor says could help tame an anxious brain
Could a nutritional approach make a difference to millions of people suffering with a common mental health issue?
'We're not prepared!': How a Harvard professor thinks humanity's chaotic first contact would actually unfold
From interstellar visitors to alien radio signals, scientists are asking a question once confined to science fiction: what happens when we finally make contact?
What your calf muscles can reveal about your heart health
A ‘second heart’ is located below your knees, and you need to get it pumping
The dementia vaccine some of us are taking without realising
The evidence has been quietly building for over a decade. Now experts can't ignore it
How can I improve my memory?
Science just traced the issue back to a surprising source
Experts are finally learning what power does to the brain – and it's not what anyone expected
Evidence suggests power, like alcohol, has a tangible effect on the brain. But are its impacts always negative?
25 surprisingly small changes that can significantly lower your dementia risk
Here are some of the behaviours that scientists believe will keep your head in the game
The food pairings that multiply the nutrients your body absorbs
It's time to start nutrimaxxing
The subtle signs you're not an introvert but an 'otrovert'
Don't fit in with the group? Maybe that's a very good thing
61 surprising ways weight-loss drugs can change your body
Samaglutide use goes way beyond weight-loss
How much of our lifespan is down to good genetics?
It's not diet, exercise or luck
What's the best hot drink for your health?
Sadly, it's not hot chocolate
Are my kids ageing me?
Parents, you may want to sit down to read this one – if you're allowed to
How to survive the apocalypse, according to the world's best doomsday preppers
Should you join the underground movement? And if so, how?
6 surprising lessons on how to stay hydrated, according to science
What you're getting wrong about hydration (and how much is really enough)
How to turn down 'food noise' and take back control of your cravings
From social media ads to the smell of dinner cooking, food cues are everywhere. Here's how to stop them running the show
How can I look after my knees as I get older
Here's how to improve the strength of your knees, to reduce stiffness, aches and pains as you get older
Experts ranked 400 jobs by their dementia risk – and were stunned what came out on top
Finding the best route to beat Alzheimer's
The hidden way ADHD could be raising your cholesterol levels
People with ADHD should keep a careful eye on their heart health, though the reasons why are unclear
The 9 weirdest (and most secretive) futuristic weapons
Lasers, AI sentinels and orbital bombers are part of a new technological arms race of futuristic weapons
The simple habit elite snipers use to crush stress in seconds
How to use one of the body's stress responses to quieten the mind and make better decisions
The simplest way to slow brain decline that most people never try
By targeting an often-overlooked sense, you could sharpen your mind – and help protect your brain from cognitive decline
