Pandora Dewan
Senior Science Reporter
Pandora Dewan is a Senior Science Reporter at Newsweek based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on science, health and technology. Pandora joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously worked as the Head of Content for the climate change education start-up, ClimateScience and as a Freelance writer for content creators such as Dr. Karan Rajan and Thoughty2. She is a graduate in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford. Languages: English.
You can get in touch with Pandora by emailing p.dewan@newsweek.com or on Twitter @dewanpandora.
Hay fever alert as allergist warns of "pollen storm"
"It's going to be a very robust spring," Leonard Bielory warns.
Neuroscientists warn of "cascading" Alzheimer's risk from these two habits
The habits produce a "synergistic effect" on our risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and general cognitive decline.
Scientists make breakthrough in chronic pain treatment
The new technology may also help restore movement in paralyzed limbs.
Scientists reveal simple trick for a longer life
The simple activity was associated with a 24 percent risk reduction for all-cause mortality.
Florida man discovers "severe" migraines were caused by tapeworm in brain
Doctors believe he contracted the parasite due to his "habit of eating undercooked bacon."
Narcissist CEOs hire people like them
This tendency can negatively affect company dynamics and incur additional costs for the business.
Mosquito-borne diseases to see "increasingly frequent outbreaks" worldwide
"We must anticipate outbreaks and move to intervene early to prevent diseases from happening in the first place," researchers warn.
Common sweetener may damage gut and cause diarrhea
The synthetic additives could also be transforming otherwise healthy gut bacteria into dangerous agents of disease.
Aspirin helps the immune system fight cancer
The findings may offer a complementary mechanism for preventing the development and progression of various cancers.
Oxford physicist wants your help on 'really exciting' interstellar visitors
"We've got a neighborhood that we live in, our neighbors occasionally come and visit," Professor Chris Lintott told Newsweek of objects floating in our galaxy.
Scientists reveal if your body shape puts you at risk of colorectal cancer
Our body shape is determined by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors and some types put you more at risk of developing cancer than others.
Sports bras have unexpected negative effect on workouts
Roughly 80 percent of women could be impacting their performance by wearing a too-tight sports bra, scientists say.
Racism may increase risk of heart disease
Exposure to racial discrimination during adolescence increased the risk of metabolic syndrome by 9.5 percent, researchers found.
Low-calorie diet has unexpected effect on aging
The relationship between our diet and how our bodies age might be more complicated than we once thought.
Alien life may not be the color we know it
Research from Cornell University might have brought us one step closer to detecting extraterrestrial life.
Neuroscientists discover shapeshifting DNA controls memory formation
The discovery transforms our understanding of how DNA functions as an on and off switch to control learning and memory, the researchers say.
Sea plastics are causing embryos to "go wrong" and die
When exposed to high concentrations of plastic, none of the marine species' embryos remained viable.
"Bizarre" finding changes the way we think about human evolution
"This is almost unparalleled in evolutionary science," the researchers said.
Foodborne bacteria have "vampiric" lust for blood
The discovery provides useful insights for the development of future treatments against blood infections and sepsis.
Warning as microplastics escape gut to "infiltrate" brain
In a study, microplastics appeared to have altered the metabolism of the affected tissues after just four weeks.
Muscle discovery has "huge potential" for healthier aging
"Discoveries from research like this have huge potential for developing therapeutic strategies that promote healthier ageing," the researchers say.
Scientists discover how you might be getting more sleep than you think
The researchers hope that their findings will offer relief to millions of insomnia sufferers.
Gynecologist reveals vagina symptoms you should never ignore
While it can be shrouded in taboo, understanding what normal discharge looks like could save you from serious health complications.
Warning as dogs and cats may pass 'superbugs' onto pet owners
The findings challenge the widely held belief that humans are the main carriers of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the community.
Scientists "couldn't believe" first of its kind evolutionary accident
The researchers said the discovery was "totally unlike" anything they had ever seen before.
Warning over toxic "forever chemical" risk from high seafood diets
Certain species contained significantly higher concentrations of these toxic chemicals than others.
Sign of aging reversed by simple exercise
"Everyone says that '[aging is] just part of getting older,' but this doesn't actually have to be true," researchers say.
Neuroscientists uncover brain region "crucial" to deep sleep
The discovery paves the way for new treatments tackling sleep disorders and memory consolidation.
Neuroscientists discover that spinal cords can make their own memories
The discovery opens up new avenues for treating patients in recovery from spinal cord injuries.
Racism may increase Alzheimer's risk
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia. New research may explain why.
