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Rachael Funnell

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Covers:  Science, wildlife, events, travel, arts.
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My name is Rachael and I’m a writer and Zoology graduate with a wealth of experience in both print and digital publications. I currently work for IFLScience as a Staff Writer covering breaking news stories relating to science, comedy and policy. I am responsible for pitching, sourcing and publishing several features per day as well as assisting with script writing and licensing of imagery for publication.

I previously worked for four years at the Chelsea Magazine Company as Deputy Editor for A…

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The world’s most intelligent octopuses have a molecular quirk that could help explain how their brains increase 100-fold in their lifetimes

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Are There Body Parts You Can Live Without? You'd Be Surprised How Many

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By Rachael Funnell Verified, Josh Davis
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In the movie 127 Hours Later, a sound that sends shivers down your spine marks the moment an unlucky hiker finally releases the part of his body that was trapping him in a ravine. It’s the true tale of Aaron Ralston, whose arm was stuck under a boulder for five days until he cut it off to free himself. Remove an arm – or any limb, for that matter – and there’s a very good chance you’ll bleed to death unless you can find help.
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In 2017, Scientists Journeyed 1,500 Meters Below The Sea In Search Of A Shipwreck. Instead, They Found A Bunch Of Washing Machines

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By Rachael Funnell Verified, Laura Simmons Verified
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They do move in herds. Rachael Funnell Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.
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