Rachel Baxter

Science communicator

About me

I'm a science communicator, writer and editor based in London, UK.

I love telling stories about health, wildlife, conservation and the environment.

My experience includes writing and editing for national health charities, environmental charities, philanthropy non-profits and science news websites, including IFLScience, New Scientist, Biosphere Magazine, The Word Forest Organisation, Founders Pledge, Breast Cancer Now and The Migraine Trust.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Zoology from the University of Bristol and a master’s degree in Science Communication from Imperial College London.

If you're in need of a freelance writer or editor, I would love to hear from you! Contact me at rachelbaxter009@gmail.com

You can see examples of my writing below and on my blog page.

Wildlife & conservation

Penguin tail feathers reveal secrets of where they swim for food | New Scientist

Polar Bears Observed Burying Their Kills And Saving Them For Later | IFLScience

“Unprecedented” Number Of Rare Antarctic Blue Whales Sighted In South Georgia Waters | IFLScience

First Comprehensive Review Sheds Light On How Elephants Interact With Their Dead | IFLScience

Rare Black Panther Rediscovered In Sri Lanka | IFLScience

Environment

The 10 Golden Rules of Reforestation – Word Forest

The Health Benefits of Trees – Word Forest