Eva Amsen

@easternblot
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Science writer covering the overlap of #science and #culture/#art. Words in Forbes, Nature, Hakai, Undark and other places. Loves #music, #coffee, #animals and #books. 🇪🇺🇳🇱 in 🇬🇧 Lives in #London with a cat and a human.
Website and portfoliohttps://evaamsen.com
Mixture (science/art/fun newsletter)https://mixture.substack.com/
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Hand-painted biology-themed Christmas baubles from snatcheryhatch – ‘Tis the season for
science! Available in 3 sizes, with mitochondria, virus, DNA ladders, chromosomes, cells and bacteria motifs.The perfect gift for your biologist family and friends! (Contact via Instagram for orders) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1JH_Ks4aG/?utm_source=easternblot&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=sciencegiftguide #sciencegift #biology #science #sciart
snatcheryhatch on Instagram: "This is one of our favourite decorations this year - a hand-painted mitochondria Christmas tree bauble! 'Tis the season for science! 🎄🔬🧫 #science #christmas2021 #mitochondria #treedecorations #tistheseason #STEM #christmasgifts #sciencegifts #cellbiology #deckthehalls #handmadewithlove"

16 likes, 1 comments - snatcheryhatch on December 23, 2021: "This is one of our favourite decorations this year - a hand-painted mitochondria Christmas tree bauble! 'Tis the season for science! 🎄🔬🧫 #science #christmas2021 #mitochondria #treedecorations #tistheseason #STEM #christmasgifts #sciencegifts #cellbiology #deckthehalls #handmadewithlove".

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A rainbow-themed test tube pin by Jamie Gallagher. Lots of other designs and colours available as well.The profit from the pins are donated to a charity that helps LGBTQ+ people who are living with homelessness. (See the #scienceguide tag for other gift ideas) https://www.jamiebgall.co.uk/product-page/proud-science?utm_source=easternblot&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=sciencegiftguide #science #scicomm
Proud Science | jamie-gallagher

This 35 mm test tube rack stores potions to be proud of. The pin is decorated with the bright colours of the rainbow flag and has a metal clutch fastening. All profit is donated to the Albert Kennedy Trust which supports young LGBTQ+ people living with homelessness or in hostile environments.

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An archival giclee print of an original gouache painting featuring
Omphalotus illudens, the jack o’ lantern mushroom! Painted by Julian Plum and available for global order on Etsy. (See the #sciencegift tag for more science gift ideas) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1809018745/jack-o-lantern-mushroom-art-print-by?utm_source=easternblot&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=sciencegiftguide #scicomm #sciart #science
Glossy vinyl sticker sheet by Sami Mark Art, depicting microscopic organisms! Featured species include a tardigrade, water fleas, diatoms, foraminifera and radiolaria. (See the #sciencegift tag for more science gift ideas) https://www.samimark.com/shop/p/microscopic-life-5x7-sticker-sheet?utm_source=easternblot&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=sciencegiftguide #scicomm #sciart #biology #microscopy
Microscopic Life 5x7” Sticker Sheet — sami mark

Glossy vinyl sticker sheet depicting microscopic organisms! Featured species include a tardigrade, water fleas, diatoms, foraminifera and radiolaria. Sheet contains 11 separate stickers in total in a range of sizes. Weather and waterproof!

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From stag beetles to bees, jungle nymphs to mantises, this collection of Martyn Warren prints is a great stocking-filler for bug enthusiasts. The set of 42 illustrated insect postcards is especially popular. (For more ideas, see #sciencegift ) https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/635712448/sets-of-5-or-42-insect-postcards?utm_source=easternblot&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=sciencegiftguide #science #insects #sciart #scicomm
A handmade realistic dinosaur plush, Anzu. This is a piece of collectable #palaeoart by Palaeoplushies; reconstructed based on the latest scientific knowledge combined with speculative colouration.
(See the #sciencegift tag for more science gift suggestions) https://www.palaeoplushies.com/shop/anzu-wyliei?utm_source=easternblot&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=sciencegiftguide #science #scicomm #paleontology
Anzu wyliei — PALÆOPLUSHIES

This plush is made of custom printed minky fabric to my own design, sewn and stuffed with polyester stuffing and recycled plastic beans for floppy weight. They have plastic safety eyes. These plushies will come with a certificate of authenticity, detailling their species, the date they were made an

PALÆOPLUSHIES
The Science Gift Guide is live! If you need a #science gift for family or friends, check out this list of art, gifts, books and more form independent creators for some suggestions.
Over the coming week I'll also share individual items from the list here with tag #sciencegift https://easternblot.net/sciencegifts #scicomm
I have some copies of my book in a box in my office, and I'd rather they were somewhere else. So help me tidy my office by buying a signed copy of "Hey, There's Science In This"! #science #scicomm https://evaamsen.com/product/signed-copy-hey-theres-science-in-this/
Signed copy – Hey, There’s Science In This – Eva Amsen

Nikon announced the Small World microscopy image award winners today, and I covered it on Forbes. #science #biology https://www.forbes.com/sites/evaamsen/2024/10/17/close-up-of-brain-cell-structures-wins-nikon-image-award/
Close-Up of Brain Cell Structures Wins Nikon Image Award

Nikon just announced the winners of the 2024 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, where scientific microscope images become art.

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Also, I’m not really sure why, but the paperback of “Hey, There’s Science In This” seems to be a bit cheaper today (at least on Amazon UK) so why not get one? It’s the season for reading! amzn.to/3ZB9siY