Science & Medical Journalist Specializing in Psychology & Human Biology; Author of "Super Senses"; Contributor to Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald & New Scientist
Emma Young Biography
Emma Young is a science and medical journalist and author specializing in psychology, human biology, and popular science. Young holds a degree in psychology and has more than 25 years of experience contributing to publications including Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, and New Scientist, where she served as a senior online reporter in London and Australasian editor in Sydney. She works as a staff writer for the British Psychological Society and also freelances articles and writes books.
Young is known for the popular science book "Super Senses," published by John Murray and translated into several languages. In "Super Senses," Young explores the science of human perception, examining topics such as how people taste without using their tongues, the effects of swearing, and the roles of chocolate and rollercoasters in attraction. The book features insights from blind ballerinas, voodoo priests, and a nurse who can detect Parkinson's disease by smell, highlighting the scientific basis of human abilities.
Young has authored more than a dozen books, including adaptations of Bill Bryson's titles for children—"A Really Short Journey Through the Body" and "A Really Short History of Words." She has written two young adult novels, "She, Myself and I" and "Here Lie the Secrets," five children's novels in the STORM series, and a range of nonfiction titles for both children and adults. "A Really Short Journey Through the Body" was recognized by Guardian as one of the best children's books.
Young's journalism awards include Feature of the Year from the UK Medical Journalist's Association, Australian Health Journalist of the Year, Writer of the Year at the Australian magazine industry Bell Awards, and a European Online Journalism award for best news story. Her work has appeared in outlets such as The Atlantic. Young frequently gives talks on science communication and has spoken at events including business lectures in London and the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado. Her work focuses on translating scientific research into accessible narratives about the human mind and body.
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