Nate Rae
@nateraerae.bsky.social
PhD researcher @ LSBU | Science Communicator @Braintastiscience | Writer | Editor | Sessional lecturer @MDX | Podcaster | he/they 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Talk to me about community psychology, cognitive neuroscience, gay nonsense, RPGs and musicals
Talk to me about community psychology, cognitive neuroscience, gay nonsense, RPGs and musicals
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Nate Rae
@nateraerae.bsky.social
· Dec 1
Hi Bluesky! I'm Nate, a PhD researcher (in trans youth mental health and community psychology), science communicator, non-fiction writer, editor, podcaster and cat fanatic.
I'll be talking brains, mental health, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ lives, RPGs, and general yapping.
I'll be talking brains, mental health, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ lives, RPGs, and general yapping.
Revisiting my frankly phenomenal blog post from last year for @braintasticsci.bsky.social about the neuroscience of fear, and why we kind of like getting scared.
www.braintasticscience.com/post/the-neu...
www.braintasticscience.com/post/the-neu...
www.braintasticscience.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Revisiting my frankly phenomenal blog post from last year for @braintasticsci.bsky.social about the neuroscience of fear, and why we kind of like getting scared.
www.braintasticscience.com/post/the-neu...
www.braintasticscience.com/post/the-neu...
I'm back at #NewScientistLive next week, talking human memory, animal intelligence, and how slime moulds accidentally designed the Tokyo subway system at their schools day this Monday!
October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I'm back at #NewScientistLive next week, talking human memory, animal intelligence, and how slime moulds accidentally designed the Tokyo subway system at their schools day this Monday!
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The EHRC guidance is unworkable for business.
Signatories include Ben & Jerry's, Lush, Lucy & Yak and hundreds of large and small businesses across the country
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Signatories include Ben & Jerry's, Lush, Lucy & Yak and hundreds of large and small businesses across the country
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Hundreds of firms warn new draft guidance on single sex spaces is ‘unworkable’
Exclusive: More than 650 organisations have urged Bridget Phillipson to ‘take immediate action to prevent these proposals from moving forward’
www.independent.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The EHRC guidance is unworkable for business.
Signatories include Ben & Jerry's, Lush, Lucy & Yak and hundreds of large and small businesses across the country
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Signatories include Ben & Jerry's, Lush, Lucy & Yak and hundreds of large and small businesses across the country
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Research participants needed!
Are you trans or gender nonconforming and aged between 18-24? I want to hear about your experiences of community and social space.
Sign up for a photovoice workshop and get the chance to have your voice heard (and a £70 voucher)!
tinyurl.com/trans-photo-...
Are you trans or gender nonconforming and aged between 18-24? I want to hear about your experiences of community and social space.
Sign up for a photovoice workshop and get the chance to have your voice heard (and a £70 voucher)!
tinyurl.com/trans-photo-...
September 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Research participants needed!
Are you trans or gender nonconforming and aged between 18-24? I want to hear about your experiences of community and social space.
Sign up for a photovoice workshop and get the chance to have your voice heard (and a £70 voucher)!
tinyurl.com/trans-photo-...
Are you trans or gender nonconforming and aged between 18-24? I want to hear about your experiences of community and social space.
Sign up for a photovoice workshop and get the chance to have your voice heard (and a £70 voucher)!
tinyurl.com/trans-photo-...
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🚨 BREAKING | 1,339 people have now been arrested on "terrorism" charges in 2025, with almost all of them busted for holding signs at pro-Palestine protests.
This is more than any year on record, by far.
(Source: Home Office)
This is more than any year on record, by far.
(Source: Home Office)
September 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🚨 BREAKING | 1,339 people have now been arrested on "terrorism" charges in 2025, with almost all of them busted for holding signs at pro-Palestine protests.
This is more than any year on record, by far.
(Source: Home Office)
This is more than any year on record, by far.
(Source: Home Office)
I'll be speaking on the creative methodologies panel at the Building Future Communities conference this Friday at London South Bank University.
The conference is free to attend and open to anyone interested in social justice and citizen engagement in research.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-f...
The conference is free to attend and open to anyone interested in social justice and citizen engagement in research.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-f...
Building Future Communities Research Conference
Bringing together researchers and collaborators working on creative participatory projects focusing on social justice and citizen engagement
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I'll be speaking on the creative methodologies panel at the Building Future Communities conference this Friday at London South Bank University.
The conference is free to attend and open to anyone interested in social justice and citizen engagement in research.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-f...
The conference is free to attend and open to anyone interested in social justice and citizen engagement in research.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-f...
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PROVOKE AND PUBLICISE
Tomorrow in the Houses of Parliament the transphobes will attempt a “Provoke & Publicise” action. Provoke and Publicise was originally developed as a tactic by racist segregationists in US states like Alabama & Oklahoma to try and stop the civil rights movement there…
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Tomorrow in the Houses of Parliament the transphobes will attempt a “Provoke & Publicise” action. Provoke and Publicise was originally developed as a tactic by racist segregationists in US states like Alabama & Oklahoma to try and stop the civil rights movement there…
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a cartoon drawing of a transgender flag against a yellow background
Alt: a cartoon drawing of a transgender flag against a yellow background
media.tenor.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
PROVOKE AND PUBLICISE
Tomorrow in the Houses of Parliament the transphobes will attempt a “Provoke & Publicise” action. Provoke and Publicise was originally developed as a tactic by racist segregationists in US states like Alabama & Oklahoma to try and stop the civil rights movement there…
1/7
Tomorrow in the Houses of Parliament the transphobes will attempt a “Provoke & Publicise” action. Provoke and Publicise was originally developed as a tactic by racist segregationists in US states like Alabama & Oklahoma to try and stop the civil rights movement there…
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This is today!
I'll be speaking about storytelling methodologies in my research with trans youth at LSBU's Marginalised Research Group's first virtual showcase on 23rd May.
Join us and ask me questions about photovoice, gender, and community psychology.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amplifying...
Join us and ask me questions about photovoice, gender, and community psychology.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amplifying...
Amplifying Marginalised Voices in Research: A Virtual Showcase
This event showcases the work of staff and doctoral researchers at LSBU focusing on marginalised communities.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This is today!
Reposted by Nate Rae
Every bomb dropped, every child killed, bears the stain of British complicity.
This genocide is made possible by the UK, US, and EU — arming, funding and shielding Israel as it massacres with impunity.
How do those responsible sleep at night?
This genocide is made possible by the UK, US, and EU — arming, funding and shielding Israel as it massacres with impunity.
How do those responsible sleep at night?
May 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Every bomb dropped, every child killed, bears the stain of British complicity.
This genocide is made possible by the UK, US, and EU — arming, funding and shielding Israel as it massacres with impunity.
How do those responsible sleep at night?
This genocide is made possible by the UK, US, and EU — arming, funding and shielding Israel as it massacres with impunity.
How do those responsible sleep at night?
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I also head that a lot of MPs were taken back by the strength of pro-trans support in the wake of the SC ruling, because all they ever heard from was GCs.
I mean, that's just not true, that's who they listened too. Still, it is working. Keep writing. Keep phoning
I mean, that's just not true, that's who they listened too. Still, it is working. Keep writing. Keep phoning
May 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I also head that a lot of MPs were taken back by the strength of pro-trans support in the wake of the SC ruling, because all they ever heard from was GCs.
I mean, that's just not true, that's who they listened too. Still, it is working. Keep writing. Keep phoning
I mean, that's just not true, that's who they listened too. Still, it is working. Keep writing. Keep phoning
I'll be speaking about storytelling methodologies in my research with trans youth at LSBU's Marginalised Research Group's first virtual showcase on 23rd May.
Join us and ask me questions about photovoice, gender, and community psychology.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amplifying...
Join us and ask me questions about photovoice, gender, and community psychology.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amplifying...
Amplifying Marginalised Voices in Research: A Virtual Showcase
This event showcases the work of staff and doctoral researchers at LSBU focusing on marginalised communities.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I'll be speaking about storytelling methodologies in my research with trans youth at LSBU's Marginalised Research Group's first virtual showcase on 23rd May.
Join us and ask me questions about photovoice, gender, and community psychology.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amplifying...
Join us and ask me questions about photovoice, gender, and community psychology.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amplifying...
Are you trans, non-binary or gender nonconforming and aged 15-24?
I’m looking for participants for my PhD study into the social groups and hobbies that young trans people take part in. If you’re interested, click the link below!
lsbupsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
I’m looking for participants for my PhD study into the social groups and hobbies that young trans people take part in. If you’re interested, click the link below!
lsbupsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
March 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Are you trans, non-binary or gender nonconforming and aged 15-24?
I’m looking for participants for my PhD study into the social groups and hobbies that young trans people take part in. If you’re interested, click the link below!
lsbupsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
I’m looking for participants for my PhD study into the social groups and hobbies that young trans people take part in. If you’re interested, click the link below!
lsbupsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
I'm challenging myself to run 100 miles in March (I am bad at running).
In 2017, 92% of trans school pupils in the UK considered suicide.
In 2023, transphobic hate crime rose by 11%.
Young people deserve to live their lives.
www.justgiving.com/page/nate-ra...
In 2017, 92% of trans school pupils in the UK considered suicide.
In 2023, transphobic hate crime rose by 11%.
Young people deserve to live their lives.
www.justgiving.com/page/nate-ra...
Miles for Mermaids 2025
Help Nate Rae raise money to support Mermaids
www.justgiving.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I'm challenging myself to run 100 miles in March (I am bad at running).
In 2017, 92% of trans school pupils in the UK considered suicide.
In 2023, transphobic hate crime rose by 11%.
Young people deserve to live their lives.
www.justgiving.com/page/nate-ra...
In 2017, 92% of trans school pupils in the UK considered suicide.
In 2023, transphobic hate crime rose by 11%.
Young people deserve to live their lives.
www.justgiving.com/page/nate-ra...
In honour of Valentine's Day, I've written about the neuroscience of love for @braintasticsci.bsky.social
Because what's more romantic than neurotransmitter activity? (Answer: Literally nothing)
www.braintasticscience.com/post/the-neu...
Because what's more romantic than neurotransmitter activity? (Answer: Literally nothing)
www.braintasticscience.com/post/the-neu...
The Neuroscience of Love: How Our Brains Create Connection
Happy Valentine's Day! On the most romantic day of the year, love is on everyone's mind. Love is one of the most powerful emotions we experience, shaping our relationships, decisions, and even our hea...
www.braintasticscience.com
February 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In honour of Valentine's Day, I've written about the neuroscience of love for @braintasticsci.bsky.social
Because what's more romantic than neurotransmitter activity? (Answer: Literally nothing)
www.braintasticscience.com/post/the-neu...
Because what's more romantic than neurotransmitter activity? (Answer: Literally nothing)
www.braintasticscience.com/post/the-neu...
I'm doing my first live science show of 2025 on Tuesday, performing Amazing Animals at Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity with Braintastic! Science.
It's also my first show since testosterone started giving me teenage boy voice cracks, so... look forward to that.
It's also my first show since testosterone started giving me teenage boy voice cracks, so... look forward to that.
February 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I'm doing my first live science show of 2025 on Tuesday, performing Amazing Animals at Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity with Braintastic! Science.
It's also my first show since testosterone started giving me teenage boy voice cracks, so... look forward to that.
It's also my first show since testosterone started giving me teenage boy voice cracks, so... look forward to that.
Reposted by Nate Rae
He boasts about being a sexual predator, he's been accused by 25 women of rape, harassment or assault, a jury found he "forcibly and non consensually penetrated Carroll's vagina with his fingers," he supports banning abortion.
But he hates trans people and so the Times calls him "a feminist hero."
But he hates trans people and so the Times calls him "a feminist hero."
February 8, 2025 at 5:57 AM
He boasts about being a sexual predator, he's been accused by 25 women of rape, harassment or assault, a jury found he "forcibly and non consensually penetrated Carroll's vagina with his fingers," he supports banning abortion.
But he hates trans people and so the Times calls him "a feminist hero."
But he hates trans people and so the Times calls him "a feminist hero."
www.braintasticscience.com/post/top-chr...
www.braintasticscience.com/post/top-16-...
In a last-minute Christmas gift-buying panic? I put together a couple of gift guides for Braintastic! Science, for all your STEM gifting needs.
www.braintasticscience.com/post/top-16-...
In a last-minute Christmas gift-buying panic? I put together a couple of gift guides for Braintastic! Science, for all your STEM gifting needs.
Top Christmas Gift Ideas for Science Lovers: The Ultimate Guide for Curious Adults
We’re well and truly in the festive season now, so we’ve put together a guide of all our favourite science gifts for the STEM-loving adults in your life!Science-inspired clothingPeriodic table dressFa...
www.braintasticscience.com
December 19, 2024 at 8:47 AM
www.braintasticscience.com/post/top-chr...
www.braintasticscience.com/post/top-16-...
In a last-minute Christmas gift-buying panic? I put together a couple of gift guides for Braintastic! Science, for all your STEM gifting needs.
www.braintasticscience.com/post/top-16-...
In a last-minute Christmas gift-buying panic? I put together a couple of gift guides for Braintastic! Science, for all your STEM gifting needs.
Just did the maths: I did 22 science comms gigs in 2024 I performed in village halls, classrooms, assembly halls, theatres, the Excel centre and, at one point, a tent. Not bad for a side hustle!
Anyway, here's to 2025 and you hiring me to perform at your event.
(Pictured: me yelling at a brain).
Anyway, here's to 2025 and you hiring me to perform at your event.
(Pictured: me yelling at a brain).
December 10, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Just did the maths: I did 22 science comms gigs in 2024 I performed in village halls, classrooms, assembly halls, theatres, the Excel centre and, at one point, a tent. Not bad for a side hustle!
Anyway, here's to 2025 and you hiring me to perform at your event.
(Pictured: me yelling at a brain).
Anyway, here's to 2025 and you hiring me to perform at your event.
(Pictured: me yelling at a brain).
Reposted by Nate Rae
(posting on behalf of) Alana Blakers who is doing a PhD on queer museums as part of my ARC project titled Saving Lives: Mapping the influence of Indigenous LGBTIQ+ creative artists. Any and all participation is appreciated
mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
December 3, 2024 at 9:51 AM
(posting on behalf of) Alana Blakers who is doing a PhD on queer museums as part of my ARC project titled Saving Lives: Mapping the influence of Indigenous LGBTIQ+ creative artists. Any and all participation is appreciated
mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A quick note to all my various supervisors, clients and editors – I won't be working for the foreseeable future because there's a cat on my lap.
December 4, 2024 at 10:11 AM
A quick note to all my various supervisors, clients and editors – I won't be working for the foreseeable future because there's a cat on my lap.
Hi Bluesky! I'm Nate, a PhD researcher (in trans youth mental health and community psychology), science communicator, non-fiction writer, editor, podcaster and cat fanatic.
I'll be talking brains, mental health, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ lives, RPGs, and general yapping.
I'll be talking brains, mental health, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ lives, RPGs, and general yapping.
December 1, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Hi Bluesky! I'm Nate, a PhD researcher (in trans youth mental health and community psychology), science communicator, non-fiction writer, editor, podcaster and cat fanatic.
I'll be talking brains, mental health, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ lives, RPGs, and general yapping.
I'll be talking brains, mental health, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ lives, RPGs, and general yapping.