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David Nield has written about science and technology for more than 20 years. His work has appeared in a wide range of publications, including Wired, Popular Science, The Guardian, and Gizmodo.

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Kristen French is a senior editor at Nautilus. She has worked in science journalism since 2013, reporting and writing features and news for publications such as Wired, Backchannel, The Verge, and New York Magazine. She has a masters degree in science journalism from Columbia University.

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Brandon Keim (<a href="https://brandonkeim.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/9brandon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://bio.site/brandonkeim" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bio Site</a>) is a freelance journalist and contributing editor at Nautilus. His book <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324007081" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meet the Neighbors</a> explores what the science of animal intelligence means for how we understand and live with the wild creatures around us.

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