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Tom Hale

Tom Hale

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Senior Journalist, IFL Science

London

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I write very broadly about anything that can be called science but my usual focus is biology and medicine.

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Anything to do with children.

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Total articles 4027

  • Why Do Roosters Go "Cock-A-Doodle-Doo" Every Damn Morning?

    By Tom Hale Verified, Maddy Chapman Verified| IFL Science Verified Chickens are social animals with a surprisingly strict hierarchy – that’s why it’s called a “pecking order”. Much of their behavior, from who gets to eat first and who gets to mate, to how territory is claimed, is governed by their hard-earned place in the social structure. Understanding their rank is essential for maintaining harmony within the flock.

    By Tom Hale Verified, Maddy Chapman Verified · IFL Science

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Google Has Developed An AI Model To Communicate With Dolphins

    By Tom Hale Verified, Laura Simmons Verified| IFL Science Verified Dubbed DolphinGemma, the new AI system is a dolphin-friendly large language model developed by Google in collaboration with researchers from Georgia Tech and the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP). Dolphins are highly intelligent and talkative animals, using a variety of high-frequency sounds to woo mates, find friends, coordinate behavior, and maintain group harmony (a bit like us, really).

    By Tom Hale Verified, Laura Simmons Verified · IFL Science

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Chop Off Its Head: Authorities In US Give Fresh Warning Of Northern Snakehead Invasion

    By Tom Hale Verified, Maddy Chapman Verified| IFL Science Verified In a new announcement, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding anglers that northern snakehead fish are prohibited in the state and it’s illegal to import, export, buy, sell, or possess the fish. In fact, if you happen to encounter one in the wild, the MDC advises killing it immediately by cutting off its head and gutting it.

    By Tom Hale Verified, Maddy Chapman Verified · IFL Science

    Apr. 14, 2025

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IFL Science

IFLScience is a UK-based digital science communication platform founded in 2012 by Elise Andrew. Originally starting as a Facebook page, it has grown into a prominent source of popular science content, attracting over 10 million monthly website visitors and 60 million users across social media. Acquired by LabX Media Group in 2020, IFLScience aims to make science accessible and engaging through accurate and curiosity-driven storytelling. The platform produces a variety of content, including articles, videos, podcasts, and infographics that cover breaking science news and educational topics. It distributes this content through its website and social media channels, and also offers educational resources like downloadable eBooks and quizzes. Additionally, IFLScience sells science-themed merchandise through its online store. The company targets a diverse global audience, including students, educators, and science enthusiasts, with a focus on simplifying complex topics while maintaining accuracy.

London, United Kingdom

+44 20 7379 0441

Founded: 2012