Mark Peplow - Science Journalist

I am a science journalist with over 15 years of experience working as both a reporter and an editor. Before I became a freelancer in January 2013, I served as the chief news editor at Nature magazine for four years, where I led the global news team and published many exclusive stories both in print and online. Prior to that, I edited Chemistry World magazine from 2006 to 2008, after spending two years as a reporter at Nature. Currently, I live and work near Cambridge, UK. My writing covers a wide range of topics within the physical sciences, including astrophysics, planetary sciences, chemistry, materials science, and Earth and environmental science. I have reported on groundbreaking discoveries at major conferences, documented the study of comet dust for the first time, and explored the desolate areas of Chernobyl’s exclusion zone. I am known for producing clear and concise articles under tight deadlines. As an editor, I have commissioned and refined articles on a variety of scientific topics, from advancements in genome sequencing to the peculiarities of German science policy. My extensive network includes freelancers and distinguished researchers from across the globe. In 2004, I was honored as the ‘New online journalist of the year’ by the UK’s Periodicals Training Council. In 2002, I received the Association of British Science Writers’ award for ‘Best science writing on the world wide web.’ I hold a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Oxford, a PhD in organometallic chemistry from Imperial College London, and I completed a year as a post-doctoral fellow at McMaster University in Canada, where I researched technetium radiotracers. Additionally, I have an MSc in Science Communication from Imperial.

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Nature Index: How the US tech industry is shaping the transition to green energy

1 month ago | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.” Tim Appenzeller Former Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science "Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.
Engineering: Electric Vehicle Market Slowly Edges Toward Solid-State Batteries

1 month ago | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.” Tim Appenzeller Former Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science "Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.
C&EN: 'Berkelocene' puts exotic berkelium in a sandwich

1 month ago | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.” Tim Appenzeller Former Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science "Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.
C&EN: Slow proteins may contribute to many chronic diseases

Dec 3, 2024 | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.” Tim Appenzeller Former Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science "Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.
Engineering: Hydrogen Hubs Arise in the United States

Nov 25, 2024 | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.” Tim Appenzeller Former Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science "Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.
C&EN: Simple method converts fluorspar into fluorochemicals

Nov 16, 2024 | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.” Tim Appenzeller Former Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science "Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.
Graphene at 20 - Mark Peplow

Oct 31, 2024 | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.” Tim Appenzeller Former Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science "Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.
Science: Coming of Age

Oct 10, 2024 | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.”Tim AppenzellerFormer Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science"Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.
C&EN: Recycling DNA origami nanostructures

Oct 2, 2024 | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.”Tim AppenzellerFormer Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science"Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.
Nature Biotechnology: Enzymes boost ‘rock weathering’ to trap CO2 in soil

Sep 15, 2024 | markpeplow.com | Mark Peplow

“As an editor and reporter, Mark Peplow is fast, accurate, and versatile. He covers science policy and pure research with equal passion, and his writing combines a scientist’s precision with a journalist’s verve.”Tim AppenzellerFormer Chief Magazine Editor at Nature, now News Editor at Science"Mark guided me through some of the most challenging stories I've written.