Tom Metcalfe is a freelance journalist at Live Science. He specializes in a range of topics including science, space, archaeology, and the Earth and oceans, often exploring the intersections of natural sciences and culture. His work has been featured in prominent outlets such as National Geographic, NBC News, and Scientific American.
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Tom Metcalfe primarily covers scientific and cultural themes, with a focus on archaeology, ancient civilizations, historical discoveries, and science. His articles often cite data and include expert commentary.
To effectively reach out to Tom, consider offering pitches related to new archaeological discoveries, ancient artifacts or sites of historical significance. He may also be interested in breakthroughs in scientific research that have implications for our understanding of ancient civilizations or historical events.
Given the substantial portion of his coverage dedicated to citing data and including expert commentary, he may be receptive to pitches from researchers or experts who can provide unique insights into these areas. It’s important to note that Tom does not appear to have a specific geographic focus but rather covers international topics related to archaeology and history.
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Microbes might still grow on Ötzi’s carefully chilled body. This finding could help scientists protect the mummy from being decomposed.
By: Allison Parshall, Tom Metcalfe
Smell can bring back vivid childhood memories—the so-called “Proust's madeleine” phenomenon—and neuroscientists now think they know why
Neuroscientists think they've pinpointed particular cells that reside in the brain's olfactory bulb (its smell center) that are primed to capture scents from childhood. What particular smells bring back your memories from childhood? What is the earliest "smell" memory you have?
By: Laura Geggel, Laura Mondragón, Tom Metcalfe
Researchers found the remains of a Roman camp from 39 B.C. that was ambushed by locals in what's now Catalonia, Spain.
From 912 to 609 B.C., this ancient superpower became the largest empire the ancient Near East had ever seen.
By: Tom Metcalfe
Chemical analysis of Bronze Age iron objects indicate that Greek nobles may have indulged in signet rings made with precious metal from the sky.
By: Tom Metcalfe
Neanderthals passed along a gene variant to modern humans that can make some people buff, a new study finds.
China plans to send container ships along Russia's northern coast, reviving environmental concerns about the fragile polar region
By: Tom Metcalfe, Lee Billings
Two new missions are revealing how robotic repair and assembly could become routine on the final frontier
Cave dirt suggests one ancestral species was using fire around 1.8 million years ago. That pushes back the earliest known use by about 800,000 years.
