Simterest.co.uk is written and edited by Andrew Gaskel. The site started as a way to dig into well-documented, peer-reviewed research on animal behaviour, ecology, and how the brain works, and write it up in plain language for anyone who's curious — without dumbing it down or padding it out.
Every article is researched from primary and secondary sources, cites the institutions and studies behind its claims, and is edited for accuracy before publication. Nothing here is republished from press releases or syndicated from other sites.
What This Site Covers
Simterest.co.uk sticks to one broad area rather than covering everything: the natural world and the science of the mind. In practice, that means three connected categories:
- Animals & Birds — animal cognition and behaviour, from bee democracy to crows that remember human faces
- Science & Nature — the systems that shape the natural world, from rainforests and coral reefs to black holes and volcanoes
- Health & Wellbeing — the evidence behind sleep, meditation, and how the brain actually works, without the wellness-industry overclaiming
Get in Touch
If you notice an error in an article, have a topic suggestion, or just want to say hello, I'd genuinely like to hear from you.