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Sam Wong
Assistant news editor
London
Bio
Sam Wong is an assistant news editor responsible for commissioning environment, biology and archaeology stories. Since joining 鶹ý in 2015, his contributions have included a regular science of cooking column, the video series and setting cryptic crosswords. He has a degree in natural sciences from the University of Cambridge and a MSc in science communication from Imperial College London. He has also written science stories for The Guardian, Nature and Mosaic. His favourite subjects include food, drugs and animals.
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Space
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Environment
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Life
UK government directs £4.6 million to tackling illegal wildlife trade
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Health
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Humans
Macron’s pledge to rebuild Notre Dame in five years may be possible
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Technology
Notre Dame’s stonework isn’t flammable but may be structurally damaged
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Health
Dogs can recognise the scent of someone having an epileptic seizure
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Space
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