Menorca Chaturvedi

Freelance writer:Science,Technology,Culture,Travel

Europe

Writer by passion,Scientist by education, Wanderer at heart. I am passionate about communicating stories and contributing to change in society. Enjoy learning new things, travelling , exploring different cultures. Most interested in science communication, travel and culture blogging.

Menorca Chaturvedi

Freelance writer:Science,Technology,Culture,Travel

Europe

Going Deeper Down the Memory Lane
Inside Out, the Disney-Pixar movie released in 2015, was an interesting way to draw people’s attention to how emotions and memory work.But, what are the genetic and neuronal bases of memory? How do people react differently to emotional events and what are the consequences?Researchers at the Divisions of Cognitive and Molecular Neuroscience at the Department of Psychology, University of Basel are working on getting insights into some of these questions and have carried out a number of interesting studies.
Sci Five - University of Basel
Science
Current trends in digitalization in the healthcare industry
Technology is continuously evolving and digital disruption in traditional industries can be easily spotted around us. In the last few years, ecommerce has changed the way we shop, the “Internet of things” is predicted to include up to 26 billion sensor units till 2020, robotics and 3D printing are being applied in a myriad of ways to bring in change in society and in our lifestyle.
Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
Conference reviews Technology
Where does Medical Writing fit into research?
An insight into the history of science writing to explore the question.
Medical Writing
HBA Basel event recap: Gender Parity - A Matter of Inside-Out
In the healthcare industry, where women constitute the majority of the workforce and dominate the management positions, only a fraction of women are seen in the top leadership positions. How come and what can we do to influence this? Gender Parity is a Matter of Inside-Out. Increasing the number of senior women leaders starts by realizing what you can do about it.
Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
Science Society Conference reviews
The ideal environment for a scientist to work in
Oliver Smithies was proud of the osmometer he built in 1951 whilst studying for his PhD at Oxford University, UK. His ideas and efforts had given way to great results and the subsequent research paper was published in Biochemical Journal in 1953. But aside from the publication, there were no other signs of success. His research was never quoted, nor was his method ever used by anyone else. “So I ask the question: what was the point of it?” Smithies, who became a Nobel laureate Physiology or Medicine in 2007, put this to an audience of young researchers at the Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting, 2014. “The answer is that I enjoyed doing it, and I learnt to do good science.”
The Sceptical Chymist
Science
Reproducibility in Science: Session Review
“Stop judging science by results”, said Dr. Chris Chambers, professor at the Department of Psychology, Cardiff University at the plenary session of UK Conference of Science Journalists, 2014, while stressing the need for reproducibility in science.
Association of British Science Writers
Science Conference reviews
Writing Books: How to go about it
How should you go about writing science books? How do readers respond to this genre? Should you dumb down the idea while writing for a wide audience? What if someone else starts writing a book on the very topic that you are working on? These were just some of the questions discussed by the panel of science authors, agents and editors at the ‘Writing Books’ session conducted at the UK Conference of Science Journalists, 2014.
UKCSJ
Science Conference reviews
Google to connect with Africa
After almost fifteen years of delivering astounding Internet services and products to the world, Google Inc is now making its foray into a new sector. Reports say that the Search Engine giant is intending to provide Wi-Fi services to vast stretches of developing countries, from the sub-Saharan African desert to South East Asia.
Gloobbi
Organic Global Change
In response to the looming health concerns associated with modern life, more and more people are turning to organic (or bio) food to put their mind and body at ease. Obesity, stress, pollution, toxic pesticides in food, adulteration of meat and the side-effects of consuming hormone-injected cattle- it should come as no surprise then that the health conscious of today strive to ensure that they have the healthiest food possible on their plate.
Gloobbi
Lifestyle Society
A Cultural Carnivore’s Guide to Paris
In the words of Ernest Hemingway, “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.”. Yes, this might top the Most Cliche Quotes of All Time list, but that’s because Hemingway was onto something.
Citizine TV
Travel Culture
Interview- Studying overseas(UK-Warwick)
What is it all about studying overseas?Providing its students with a Golden Gatepass to Global Universities, SRM University presents its unique and comprehensive Dual Degree Program. Transferring students after their third year in college, to a Foreign University, this program helps them gain an advantage of one year over their peers, as they complete their Final year along with their Master’s degree, way ahead of others.
Spectrum,Volume 3 Number 2
A perspective on studying abroad:Change is the only constant
With changing times, one’s thought process keeps evolving and he braces himself with the current fads. Desktops have given way to palmtops and tablets, Bellbottoms gave way to Jeggings, gramophones became extinct long ago, almost every current Youngistan-ian can be seen flashing his/her iPod and apparently talking in mid-air through their Bluetooth headsets. Phew! Well, along with all the ideas, policies, fashion and craze that became outdated over the years, an interesting change has been seen in people’s conventions, much due to the advancements in technology and increasing awareness, giving them a broader outlook towards life, in general.
Guest article in the annual magazine of St.Xavier's College,Kolkata
Society Culture

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I started off as a reporter for my University newspaper towards the end of 2008, and realized that writing is something I would enjoy doing all through my life. From then to now, I have come a long way in understanding myself and the world better. I have written and edited articles on various topics, ranging from Science&Technology to Society and Lifestyle. My travel blog details resources and personal experiences on living in Europe and travelling across the continent.
Over the last three years, I got the opportunity to get trained by some of the experts in the fields of Medical Writing and Science Journalism and have been getting more familiar with Digital Marketing. Attending conferences and workshops made me evaluate myself better and expand my skill set. I have written a few sample press releases and news stories, and am looking forward to freelance opportunities in the coming months.