Nate Rae

PhD researcher in Psychology @LSBU | Science Communicator @BraintasticSci | Writer | Editor | Podcaster @podsontour | he/they 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

I'm working on a new scicomm project, and I need your input. If you have a few seconds, I'd love for you to answer the question: what is a woman?

https://t.co/WJwlKmUj4y

Share this as far and wide as you like, and email me at [email protected] if you want to know more.

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

Beyond excited to be back at #NewScientistLive this year with @BraintasticSci, talking about animal intelligence, human memory and the intersection between slime moulds and the Tokyo railway network! @newscievents

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

Research participants needed!

Are you trans or gender nonconforming and aged between 18-24? I want to hear about your experiences of community.

Sign up for a photovoice workshop and get the chance to have your voice heard (and a £70 voucher)!

https://t.co/SGEk4mUnIe

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

I'll be speaking on the creative methodologies panel at Building Future Communities conference this Friday at London South Bank University.

The conference is free open to anyone interested in social justice and citizen engagement in research!

https://t.co/7OAN1Itr0G

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

I'll be speaking about storytelling methodologies in my research with trans youth at LSBU's Marginalised Research Group's first virtual showcase on 23rd May.

Join us and ask me questions about photovoice, gender, and community psychology.

https://t.co/5LbVFeSAMP

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

Are you trans, non-binary or gender nonconforming and aged 15-24?

I’m looking for participants for my PhD study into the social groups and hobbies that young trans people take part in. If you’re interested, click the link below!

https://t.co/esFtGBrCfJ

[Braintastic Science @BraintasticSci]

Are you ready for Science Week? We've put together some activities that you can use in the classroom to teach your students about neuroplasticity, how our amazing brains change, and how we can take control!

https://t.co/16bfh2QTeT

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

If you have over £1000 in your bank account, consider donating £5. If you don't, donate £1. If you can't afford to donate, pass the link to someone who can.

It's increasingly harder to be trans in the UK (and in the world), and it's far harder for young people.

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

I'm challenging myself to run 100 miles in March (I am bad at running).

In 2017, 92% of trans school pupils in the UK considered suicide.

In 2023, transphobic hate crime rose by 11%.

Young people deserve to live their lives.

https://t.co/OypmIPHhEt

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

I love love, I love brains, and I love you.

Read my blog post about the neuroscience of love and tell me I'm great.

[Braintastic Science @BraintasticSci]

Happy Valentine's Day! In honour of the most romantic day of the year, we explore the neuroscience of love – whether that's between romantic partners, friends, parents and children, or simply giving yourself a little love!

https://t.co/HmZYK0nZJM

[Braintastic Science @BraintasticSci]

Are you smarter than a chimpanzee? What about a dolphin? If you're coming to @NorwichSciFest this Monday, you might just find out!

https://t.co/KmXkjEm5EU

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

I'm doing my first live science show of 2025 on Tuesday, performing Amazing Animals at @NottsFOSAC with @BraintasticSci.

It's also my first show since testosterone started giving me teenage boy voice cracks, so... look forward to that.

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

I wrote this!

[Braintastic Science @BraintasticSci]

Happy Halloween! This spooky season, we're here to answer the question: why do we get scared? And why do we sometimes enjoy it?

https://t.co/ZaylZmV5UF

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

Loved presenting at the first unofficial PGR conference at @LSBU_ASC last week. If you want me to talk at you at high speed with very little clarity about decolonising storytelling methodology, hit me up (I have a powerpoint).

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

Come work with me! Sci comm is the best job in the world, and I am a true delight to work with! (Please feel free to share this with your networks)

[Braintastic Science @BraintasticSci]

We're looking for people to join our team of science presenters!

🧠 Know about neuroscience?
🎤 Passionate about presenting?
🧪 Keen to hone your science communication skills?

Applications for this paid opportunity are open until 6th November. #scicomm

https://t.co/MY5AiNMt0P

[Alexandra Thompson @alexthompo]

Nate Rae knowing their audience when they hand out sweets (to test our sense of smell) #newscientistlive

[Alexandra Thompson @alexthompo]

Nate Rae at #newscientistlive gets major kudos for explaining genetics and neuroplasticity to kids in 40 minutes

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

I'm going to be on the Mind and Body Stage at #newscientistlive with @BraintasticSci tomorrow! I'll be performing Am I Normal? at 10:50 and That's NonSense at 12:50 (before and after @garwboy, whose books first got me into neuroscience, which I'm being EXTREMELY NORMAL about).

[Braintastic Science @BraintasticSci]

We're going to be at #newscientistlive tomorrow, talking about neurodiversity, neuroscience, and how easily you can trick your own senses! Can't wait! @newscievents

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

Come see me talk about brains and neurodiversity and the concept of normal while covering myself in paint at @OxfordPlayhouse this evening! I have some new toys! And new metaphors! And new jokes!

[Braintastic Science @BraintasticSci]

Are you normal? What does normal even mean? And who gets to decide? Find out today at 5pm! @Oxford_IF @OxfordPlayhouse #IFOx2024

[Nate Rae @NateRaeSci]

I'm going to be at the Oxford Playhouse on the 11th with @Oxford_IF and @BraintasticSci! Come and learn about neurodiversity while I inadvertently cover myself in paint!

[Braintastic Science @BraintasticSci]

Thrilled to be one of @oxinaboxnew's picks of the @Oxford_IF festival. We can't wait to meet Oxford's science fans on the 11th October! Why not join us?

https://t.co/IBmOvdt5e9