Tom Hale

Senior Journalist at IFLScience

london, england, united kingdom

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Writer/content creator/journalist/socialScience/history/cultureJudge for Nikon's Small World 2019 Photomicrography Competition.Published in: IFLScience, Huck Magazine, FACT Magazine, VICE's Motherboard, Konbini, & more Samples of work: www.clippings.me/tommyhale

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Inside Gorham's Cave, Archaeologists Found Evidence Of Neanderthals' Savvy And Smart Behavior

On the shores of the Mediterranean, a cave tells a fascinating story of life, death, and survival. When archaeologists excavated the site, they uncovered a living museum of Neanderthal life, complete with physical artifacts that document their rich cultur... See more

iflscience.com•Tom Hale•Jan 10, 2026

Lost Since 2014, The Seabed Search For Mysterious Missing Flight MH370 Picks Up Again, Now With Robot Subs

Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished, the search for answers is back on. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.The Malaysian Government has tasked the private tech com... See more

iflscience.com•Tom Hale•Jan 9, 2026

Very Rare Twin Birth Boosts Hope for Endangered Mountain Gorillas

The Democratic Republic of the Congo welcomed the new year with the birth of twin mountain gorillas, an exceptionally rare phenomenon among great apes. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.Th... See more

iflscience.com•Tom Hale•Jan 9, 2026

The Arctic Is Entering A "New Era" Of Bioclimatic Extremes, Warn Scientists | IFLScience

The Arctic has entered a “new era” of bioclimatic conditions where extremes have become the norm, according to scientists led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the ... See more

iflscience.com•Tom Hale•Jan 9, 2026

Why Are Sperm Whales Called Sperm Whales?

Who would have guessed? Sperm whales really did get their name because of semen and a slightly embarrassing misunderstanding. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.The sperm whale’s name comes... See more

iflscience.com•Tom Hale•Jan 8, 2026

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Master Of Arts, Journalism at University Of The Arts LondonGraduated: 2014

Bachelor Of Arts, History at University Of SouthamptonGraduated: 2012

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Inside Gorham's Cave, Archaeologists Found Evidence Of Neanderthals' Savvy And Smart Behavior

Lost Since 2014, The Seabed Search For Mysterious Missing Flight MH370 Picks Up Again, Now With Robot Subs

Very Rare Twin Birth Boosts Hope for Endangered Mountain Gorillas

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Why Are Sperm Whales Called Sperm Whales?

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Inside Gorham's Cave, Archaeologists Found Evidence Of Neanderthals' Savvy And Smart Behavior

Lost Since 2014, The Seabed Search For Mysterious Missing Flight MH370 Picks Up Again, Now With Robot Subs

Very Rare Twin Birth Boosts Hope for Endangered Mountain Gorillas

The Arctic Is Entering A "New Era" Of Bioclimatic Extremes, Warn Scientists | IFLScience

Why Are Sperm Whales Called Sperm Whales?

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