Author Noa Leach

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

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.
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The 10 weirdest news stories of the 2024

2024 was a year filled with unbelievable news, outrageous headlines and downright mind-blowing science. Let’s go through our favourites.
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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.
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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.
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