Alok Jha
@alokjha
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Science and technology editor @TheEconomist • Host of “Babbage” podcast • Author: The Water Book https://t.co/7v3ROFNWfM • [email protected] 📧
London, England
Joined February 2009
RT @emilyhwilson: When @arusbridger asked me to set up a new science section at the guardian Tim Radford (the science editor) could have cu….
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RT @natashaloder: Read my cover story in this week's edition of The Economist. The Everything Drugs. How GLP-1 drugs are being investigate….
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Their far-reaching potential could transform how chronic diseases are managed
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RT @NobelPrize: This year’s chemistry laureates Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have developed an AI model, AlphaFold2, to solve a 50-year-o….
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RT @iansample: Thanks to @alokjha for flagging this gem:.A weekend with Gareth Southgate and friends from @TheEcono….
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England football fans abroad: soft boys playing at being hard men
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Really enjoyed this. @cduhigg is full of great insights into the science and art of good communication.
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There’s one day left to apply for @TheEconomist science and tech writing internship. If you want to work with us for three months over the summer, the details are here:
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We invite applications for the 2024 Richard Casement internship
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RT @anilkseth: 1/🧵 Lots of fuss and bother about the announcement from @neuralink today about having implanted their tech in a human brain….
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The company intends for such chips to eventually help tackle complex medical conditions.
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We’d love a diverse as possible pool of applicants, so please spread the word far and wide. Email me if you have any questions.
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Come work with us at @TheEconomist. Applications for our paid science and tech internship are open. More details here:
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We invite applications for the 2024 Richard Casement internship
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RT @natashaloder: Exclusive: Buried in the online autumn statement is a bit of news with potentially huge implications for biopharma. The….
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Britain commits to finding a regulatory route for customised genetic medicines
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RT @glcarlstrom: A few thoughts on today, in no particular order. First, among Israelis: impossible to overstate the level of shock. The in….
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Do I know any people in #LosAngeles ?🤔 If so, get in touch. Am in town next week, would appreciate some eating/ sightseeing/cultural recommendations 🙏🏽.
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RT @NobelPrize: The findings by 2023 #NobelPrize laureates Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman led to the approval of two highly successful mR….
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RT @TheEconomist: How will AI transform society? @alokjha investigates with @mustafasuleyman, on our “Babbage” podcast .
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Our podcast on science and technology. This week, how AI and biotechnology will transform society—and how to prepare for it
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RT @imkahloon: Are the elections of 2024 really at risk because of generative AI?.Our cover this week:. https://t.co….
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RT @TheEconomist: Why are demonstrations important for engaging younger audiences in science? @alokjha asks @alomshaha on this week’s “Babb….
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Our podcast on science and technology. This week, the science lessons you’ve probably forgotten from your childhood
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RT @dieworkwear: King of Spain at the final day of Wimbledon. This looks great. Very rare to see this level of tailoring nowadays, even o….
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RT @COdendahl: Right, thread time. My latest for @TheEconomist looks at the global #manufacturing delusion. As a German, I have some experi….
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How to waste trillions of dollars
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Look at that handsome face 😍 Well done Ian 👏🏽 👏🏽.
And finally, @iansample Science Editor @guardian is awarded British Science Journalist of the Year, an award supported by @ABPI_UK Judges described Ian as a real 'powerhouse' for his key stories including uncovering abuse scientists faced during the pandemic. #abswawards
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RT @MarconiSociety: Almost 50 years ago, Vint Cerf & Bob Kahn revolutionized the world by designing TCP/IP, the foundation of the internet.….
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Our podcast on science and technology. This week, how Vint Cerf thinks disruptive technologies, such as generative AI, should be regulated
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