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Leonie Mercedes
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Writer, Freelance
London
Beats
Biography
Hello! I’m Leonie, a science writer based in London. My work has appeared in New Scientist, Atlas Obscura and Psyche, and I write regularly for Ingenia, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s magazine for young people.
Music , Sport
Family travel
Content
By Leonie Mercedes| Psyche Magazine Verified By the time an adult learns they’re autistic, they have often been covering up for years. A period of self-discovery awaitsRealising that you are autistic as an adult can bring about a lot of feelings: relief to finally have answers; anger that it has taken so long; regret about what might have been if you’d known earlier. What also awaits, for many, is confusion. People diagnosed as adults commonly have been masking for most of their lives.
By Leonie Mercedes| New Scientist Verified 1. The most common form of aluminium ore, a wild goat, a rectangular array of numbers and radiation with a wavelength of between 0.01 and 10 nanometres. What do each of these have in common, and why was it in the news this year? 2. Four guests are seated for Christmas dinner. One arrived from a German valley, one is good with tools, one is said to be wise and the other has asked for a chair with a sturdy back. One by one, three of them will leave the table. Which will be the last one seated? 3.
By Nikki Gilliland, Rose Keen, Leonie Mercedes| Econsultancy Verified Nearly a year since the UK went into its first lockdown, trends in customer behaviours that arose during the pandemic, including increased online shopping, look as though they are here to stay. This month’s Digital Transformation Monthly looks at how some companies are capitalising on these trends, covering stories including Gap’s investment in a new fulfilment centre to cope with increased demand, and Nestlé’s acquisition of recipe box subscription service SimplyCook.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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