Natasha Loder
@natashaloder.bsky.social
Health Editor, The Economist.
#Science #medicine #health, aspiring optimist, omnivorous information eater, mother of dragons.
Free words at: Overmatter.substack.com
#Science #medicine #health, aspiring optimist, omnivorous information eater, mother of dragons.
Free words at: Overmatter.substack.com
The big picture on UK pharma exits from Citeline
September 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The big picture on UK pharma exits from Citeline
I grew grapes. :)
August 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I grew grapes. :)
Scientists say this picture could be lungfish taking their first steps on the ground as they evolved from teh water.
I think they had pogo sticks.
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I think they had pogo sticks.
www.science.org/content/arti...
August 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Scientists say this picture could be lungfish taking their first steps on the ground as they evolved from teh water.
I think they had pogo sticks.
www.science.org/content/arti...
I think they had pogo sticks.
www.science.org/content/arti...
My tour of alcohol free functional drinks continues with this nicely hoppy beer with some really interesting light botanical flavours and a bitter finish. Surprisingly nice.
June 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
My tour of alcohol free functional drinks continues with this nicely hoppy beer with some really interesting light botanical flavours and a bitter finish. Surprisingly nice.
At the launch of an exciting new book by my dear and clever friend Aisha Hassan @orionbooks
June 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
At the launch of an exciting new book by my dear and clever friend Aisha Hassan @orionbooks
This poppy has made the local bees very happy (if buzzing is anything to go by)
June 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This poppy has made the local bees very happy (if buzzing is anything to go by)
I love succulents. They sit there for years doing not much at all, then they pull stunts like this.
June 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I love succulents. They sit there for years doing not much at all, then they pull stunts like this.
Just had a sneak preview of some of the product development in future drinking at GABA Labs With CEO David Orren.
June 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Just had a sneak preview of some of the product development in future drinking at GABA Labs With CEO David Orren.
Here is a bee stuffing its happy little face on one of my poppies.
June 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Here is a bee stuffing its happy little face on one of my poppies.
…a bittersweet blend of Botivo (herbal, non-alcoholic aperitif) and Goodrays Blood Orange & Grapefruit (CBD-infused sparkling drink), finished with an orange wedge. Complex, refreshing, and calming (hopefully).
June 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
…a bittersweet blend of Botivo (herbal, non-alcoholic aperitif) and Goodrays Blood Orange & Grapefruit (CBD-infused sparkling drink), finished with an orange wedge. Complex, refreshing, and calming (hopefully).
"She was called 'mad and a little bit bad.' But Amanda Fielding wasn't mad—she was 50 years ahead of her time.
From trepanation to founding the Beckley Foundation, here's how one woman changed psychedelic science forever.
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From trepanation to founding the Beckley Foundation, here's how one woman changed psychedelic science forever.
open.substack.com/pub/overmatt...
June 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"She was called 'mad and a little bit bad.' But Amanda Fielding wasn't mad—she was 50 years ahead of her time.
From trepanation to founding the Beckley Foundation, here's how one woman changed psychedelic science forever.
open.substack.com/pub/overmatt...
From trepanation to founding the Beckley Foundation, here's how one woman changed psychedelic science forever.
open.substack.com/pub/overmatt...
The rise of China in pharma is neatly illustrated in this chart showing the number of cancer trials over the last decade. Phenomenal growth and not showing any signs of slowing up either. From IQVIA www.iqvia.com/insights/the...
May 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The rise of China in pharma is neatly illustrated in this chart showing the number of cancer trials over the last decade. Phenomenal growth and not showing any signs of slowing up either. From IQVIA www.iqvia.com/insights/the...
Some photos from the launch event for the Enhanced Games today.
May 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Some photos from the launch event for the Enhanced Games today.
This has been my WhatsApp profile picture for years in a style that I think will become iconic as “shitty early AI” which has a charm of its own and is almost retro cool now.
May 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This has been my WhatsApp profile picture for years in a style that I think will become iconic as “shitty early AI” which has a charm of its own and is almost retro cool now.
..and create a drug innovation system with incentives to reward mediocrity.
May 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
..and create a drug innovation system with incentives to reward mediocrity.
Dungeons & Dragons isn’t just a game-it can be a lifeline for neurodivergent kids. Discover how role-play and imagination can build confidence, friendships, and vital social skills. Read more in my latest Substack.
overmatter.substack.com/p/imaginatio... #Neurodiversity #DnD #ChildDevelopment
overmatter.substack.com/p/imaginatio... #Neurodiversity #DnD #ChildDevelopment
April 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Dungeons & Dragons isn’t just a game-it can be a lifeline for neurodivergent kids. Discover how role-play and imagination can build confidence, friendships, and vital social skills. Read more in my latest Substack.
overmatter.substack.com/p/imaginatio... #Neurodiversity #DnD #ChildDevelopment
overmatter.substack.com/p/imaginatio... #Neurodiversity #DnD #ChildDevelopment
Human biology doesn’t work well with permanent DST. Standard time all year round is the best option.
April 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Human biology doesn’t work well with permanent DST. Standard time all year round is the best option.
Very satisfying end to the week.
March 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Very satisfying end to the week.
The dream of enhancing humanity is becoming a reality, with investments pouring into the human enhancement industry, aiming to make us stronger, smarter, and longer-lived. Notable investors like Christian Angermayer, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk are at the forefront #HumanEnhancement #TechRevolution
March 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The dream of enhancing humanity is becoming a reality, with investments pouring into the human enhancement industry, aiming to make us stronger, smarter, and longer-lived. Notable investors like Christian Angermayer, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk are at the forefront #HumanEnhancement #TechRevolution
In this article Kennedy says HHS wants to conduct clinical trials on treatments for measles.
Which, uh, means you need to have an ongoing measles outbreak. 🚩🤨
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/h...
Which, uh, means you need to have an ongoing measles outbreak. 🚩🤨
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/h...
March 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In this article Kennedy says HHS wants to conduct clinical trials on treatments for measles.
Which, uh, means you need to have an ongoing measles outbreak. 🚩🤨
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/h...
Which, uh, means you need to have an ongoing measles outbreak. 🚩🤨
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/h...