Grace Browne
Grace is a freelance journalist based in London. Her work focuses on science, health, and the environment. Her writing has appeared in outlets such as New Scientist, Undark, OneZero, BBC Future, Inverse, Hakai magazine, The Scientist and LiveScience, amongst others. She is a member of the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) and the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Scientists discover the roots of consciousness in the brain
The "alternative activation" of two brain networks may be a signature of consciousness.
Archaic DNA stemming from ancient sex fundamentally influences health today
Thank you, ancient hominin cousins!
An unidentified ancient human lives on in modern genes
"Super-archaic" gene regions have been passed down to some living people.
Magic mushrooms might rebalance the brain — study
A new model can inform interventions for neuropsychiatric disorders.
Tortoises and humans share this one unique trait
Animal research explores why children are drawn toward face-like shapes.
Finally, scientists find the oldest sperm in the world
Old and massive.
Neanderthal DNA discovery solves a human history mystery
Scientists were finally able to sequence Y chromosomes from Denisovans and Neanderthals.
Vaping coats the mouth in a "slime-cloak" — study
E-cigarettes can totally mess with the microbes in your mouth.
In death, one form of sensory perception persists
Talking to a loved one as they pass may indeed be give them some comfort.
Neuroscientists reveal what it takes to make love last
A brain study offers insight into what ignites the romantic flame.
Brain-boosting supplements may be laced with unapproved foreign drugs — study
These supplements may not be a smart choice.
Neanderthal study exposes a 'fist bump' kind of revelation
A piece of yarn is an insight into an ancient mind.
Monkey brain study reveals the 'engine of consciousness'
“There are many exciting implications for this work."
Microorganisms in your gut may influence who you are
Research reveals how the gut may influence behavior.
Canan Dagdeviren wants more women in STEM to “not give up”
“That’s one thing I always tell my female students.”
Psychedelic study reveals how LSD changes the brain
"Now we know how psychedelic drugs work — finally!"
Sex between ancient humans fundamentally altered our modern perception
Modern-day humans may feel pain in a similar manner to a long-gone species.
Ancient stone tool rewrites a chapter of human history
"Every few years something remarkable turns up and we keep digging."
A molecule links the immune system to mental health
If we can harness a unique relationship, new mental health treatments could be found.
Epidemiologist Adam Kucharski says 2021 is going to be better. Here's why.
"We are in very different shape than we were before."
