Russell Deeks
Russell Deeks is a freelance writer with nearly 30 years’ journalism experience, working across the fields of music, technology and science – which, he says, cross over more often than you might think. Despite the drawback of holding a degree in English & American Literature, he has been a regular contributor to BBC Science Focus since 2006.
Recent articles by Russell Deeks
World’s oldest meal found in 550-million-year-old fossils
Australian researchers have found remnants of algae in the digestive systems of ocean-dwelling Paleozoic invertebrates.
Red meat consumption can increase the risk of heart disease by altering the gut microbiome
The finding has uncovered a new target for possible treatments to combat heart disease.
Giant pandas roamed around Europe six million years ago
Teeth found in Bulgaria in the 1970s confirms ancient panda once lived in Europe.
Wearable ultrasound patch could revolutionise how we monitor our health
The tech could one day be used to continuously monitor internal organs.
The Earth's core is funkier than we thought
The motion of the inner Earth is in a constant state of flow.
Fast radio bursts just keep getting weirder
Discovery of rare pulsing high-energy radio burst may help cosmologists to learn more about these mysterious cosmic phenomena.
Drug cures 100 per cent of colorectal cancer patients in small initial trial
All 14 patients treated in the phase II clinical trial remained cancer-free for up to two years, without the need for surgery or chemotherapy.
Want to increase creativity? Study suggests video calls might be hampering our idea generation
Being tethered to a screen makes us less likely to mentally wander, and this has impacts on our creative thinking.
South America's Patagonian sheepdog related to ancestor of all modern UK herding breeds
The Patagonian sheepdog is a shaggy-furred relative of modern UK breeds, and genetic analysis has revealed it to be the closest living relative to herding dogs' extinct ancestor.
The sound of progress | Updating Abbey Road Studios for the 21st Century
How the world’s most famous recording studio is changing its tune.
What is Dolby Atmos?
Generating realistic surround sound comes now comes from above and below.
Nightmares may be good for you
Bad dreams could help us to prepare for potentially frightening situations.
Neanderthals may have died out without help from modern humans
Inbreeding and declining health in small populations could account for the Neanderthals' demise.
Fish do feel pain, study confirms
Though less sensitive to cold, fish feel pressure much more strongly than mammals.
Mars Express | Signs of ancient flowing water found on Mars
Mars Express images suggest liquid water once flowed freely carving out valleys up to 200km across and 200m deep.
Automation: the next industrial revolution
Will artificial intelligence spell armageddon for the jobs market – or actually boost it?
Can party drug MDMA help treat alcoholism?
A pioneering new study in Bristol is using MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to help alcoholics break the cycle of addiction.
The Digital Silk Road - China's $200 billion project
China’s expansion of its digital communications infrastructure will have global implications in the years to come.
Cans for connoisseurs: four of the best Hi-Fi headphones tested
A good pair of headphones forms the heart of any decent hi-fi system. We test some of the best money can buy…
Gogoro Smartscooter: the zero-emissions scooter to be seen on
With the news that the Gogoro Smartscooter is set to launch in Europe next year, we take a look at what people are calling the ‘Tesla of scooters’.