Timandra Harkness
Science writer, presenter and comedian
Timandra Harkness presents the BBC Radio 4 series, FutureProofing and How To Disagree. Her book, Big Data: Does Size Matter? is published by Bloomsbury Sigma
Recent articles by Timandra Harkness
A level results | Why algorithms aren't making the grade
The recent controversy surrounding UK A-Level results highlighted the pitfalls of using algorithms to make our decisions for us. What went wrong and what should we be doing better?
Coronavirus | How will the NHS contact-tracing app work?
NHSX are developing an app that will tell you if you have been in contact with anyone who has shown symptoms of COVID-19, but at what cost?
Futureproofing | Are you ready for the world of 2030?
With a new series of the BBC science podcast Futureproofing on air this month, presenter Timandra Harkness explains how to get ready for the world of the future.
Dude, where’s my flying car? 11 future technologies we’re still waiting for
A lot has changed since the 90s when BBC Focus began, so what did we correctly predict, and what advances can we expect over the next three decades?