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
A bizarre ‘chirping’ in space is puzzling scientists
In space, nobody can hear you scream…but they might detect a cosmic chirp and translate it into audio waves for you.
Here are 61 surprising ways Ozempic can change your body
Ozempic and Wegovy are best known for aiding weight loss, but their impact goes much further.
Major immune system breakthrough could mean needle-less vaccines
Your skin may have its own immune system, new research suggests.
The 10 weirdest news stories of 2024
2024 was a year filled with unbelievable news, outrageous headlines and downright mind-blowing science. Let’s go through our favourites.
20 ways to easily boost your health, according to 2024’s biggest studies
Major findings could help everything from ageing to allergies.
Move over Mr Burns, this new space mission is about to create eclipses on demand
Behind the scenes of Proba-3, the bold new space mission that could unlock the Sun's secrets.
‘Nobody thought it was possible’: Quantum teleportation is here
A breakthrough in quantum physics could pave the way to achieving a quantum Internet.
Your 'brain community' could be the secret to ageing slower. Here's why
Your brain cells act like a community – for better or worse. Here's which neighbours will keep you young... and which will make you age faster.
Massive new energy source discovered hiding under Earth’s surface
Experts are divided over how useful it could be.
'Extreme' solar radiation storm could hit Earth, study warns
Sun-like stars may have tantrums far more frequently than we thought.
Hailstones the size of your hand could soon help us predict massive storms
Scientists have worked out the ‘anatomy’ of a hailstone to protect people from being pummelled.
Your sweet tooth could depend on your ability to digest sugar
If you can’t digest sugar well, there’s a good chance you don’t like it.
We finally know how the dinosaurs ended up ruling the planet
Mega volcanoes, strangely, may have plunged the world into icy temperatures.
This gene-editing discovery could help reverse ageing
A fundamental discovery in mice could bring the CRISPR milestone closer in humans – and reveal secrets about the role sugar plays in ageing.
The Victorians loved smoking. Now we know what it did to their bones
The discovery sheds light on the lives of people of the past – and could also reveal the secrets of present-day crime scenes.
This latest record-breaking prime number takes 237 days to read
The world's new largest prime number is over 41 million digits long.
Here’s the hidden obstacle sabotaging every decision you make
You may not realise it, but your brain assumes you know everything – and that could be creating conflict in your life.
Here's how fasting could change your lifespan
Restricting calories could be the best way to slow your rate of ageing – as long as you have the right genes.
Here's the easiest way to build a better bond with your dog, according to science
When speaking to your dog, you need to think about both what you say and how you say it.
We officially have a new shape, say mathematicians
Bye bye, star. See you later, rectangle. Sayonara, parallelogram. Hello, geometric building block with rounded corners.
Changes in key genes could trigger earlier menopause, study finds
New research highlights key factors in the length of your reproductive lifespan.
This tiny bug does the fastest backflips on Earth - and we have the footage to prove it
It may not have competed in the Olympics, but this bug has given our top gymnasts a run for their money.
The hidden truth behind Earth’s ‘spermaggdeon’ crisis
Experts say ‘spermageddon’ is probably not the start of a sci-fi novel.
Cure for migraines: Scientists closer to breakthrough with new pill
Ubrogepant could be a wonder drug for those who know a migraine is coming, but less helpful for those taken by surprise.