Expert Request – Friday 16 May
If you are interested in writing an article for a request below, please email the contact listed in the request to find out more. Please note, article requests are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. You can pitch an article directly to The Conversation via the detail listed here.
Science + Technology: We’re looking for an expert to write about a new studyshowing the biodiversity in Arctic soils may be greatly underestimated. The piece would aim to inspire awe and wonder at the life inside Arctic soils and glaciers.
Timescale: next week | Contact: Jenna Hutber
Science + Technology: We’re looking for an expert to write a piece for our Plant Curious seriesabout a new studyon a flower that never blooms.
Timescale: next week | Contact: Jenna Hutber
Health + Medicine: We’re looking for an expert to write on the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis. How can they be prevented, managed or treated? What’s the best diet for sufferers? How should a flare up of diverticulitis be managed?
Timescale: next week | Contact: Katie Edwards
Health + Medicine: We’re looking for an expert to write about testosterone therapy during menopause. What the benefits and risks of testosterone therapy?
Timescale: next week | Contact: Katie Edwards
Health + Medicine: Choline deficiency has been in the news over the last the week as a reason why people might be tired all the time. We’re looking for an expert to write about choline deficiency. How prevalent is it? What are the symptoms and long-term effects? Is choline deficiency easily treated?
Timescale: next week | Contact: Katie EdwardsHealth + Medicine: We’re looking for an expert to write about tired all the time (TATT). Why might so many people experience persistent, unexplained fatigue? What can they do to help manage the tiredness?
Timescale: next week | Contact: Katie Edwards
Health + Medicine: Can some energy drinks increase the risk of blood cancers? We’re looking for an expert to write an explanation of reports that taurine, an amino acid found in energy drinks like Red Bull, can elevate the risk of developing leukemia.
Timescale: next week | Contact: Katie Edwards