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Chen Ly is a news reporter who writes across science and technology, from strange animal behaviour to the latest news from the Mars rovers. 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. She was previously New Scientist’s social media manager. You can contact her at: chen.ly@newscientist.com
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