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Chen Ly is a news reporter who writes about the latest across science and technology, including health, physics, life and the environment. She holds a BSc in physics from the University of Bath and an MSc in climate change: environment, science and policy from King's College London, and is currently pursuing a PhD in environmental policy at Imperial College London. She was previously New Scientist’s social media manager. You can contact her at chen.ly@newscientist.com.
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