

Chris Simms
Assistant news editor
Bio
Chris Simms is a freelance journalist who previously worked at New ¾«¶«´«Ã½ for more than 10 years, in roles including chief subeditor and assistant news editor. He was also a senior subeditor at Nature and has a degree in zoology from Queen Mary University of London. In recent years, he has written numerous articles for New ¾«¶«´«Ã½ and in 2018 was shortlisted for Best Newcomer at the awards. He works across all the scientific fields but is especially keen on those related to biology, food, drink, history, politics and exercise. Chris has also proofed many scientific books and acted as a scientific editor for Stephen Hawking’s final, posthumously published, book, .
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Technology
Chemical signature of Malbec wines backs up concept of ‘terroir’
News

Technology
Can chemistry replicate the flavour of vintage whisky overnight?
Features

Definition
Autism

Life
Dolphins learn from peers to chase fish into shells and then eat them
News

Life
Newly discovered species found deep in the ocean contains microplastic
Regulars

Life
Hundreds of millions of locusts are forming swarms bigger than cities
Regulars

Life
Beautiful close-ups of endangered big cats make real catwalk look tame
Regulars

Technology
Psychedelic baby turtle wins 2019 Nikon Small World photography prize
Regulars

Life
Hunting facts in the classic tale Moby-Dick makes for a strange voyage
Culture

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DNA
