Benjamin Plackett Title: Journalist Education: Imperial College London, New York University Science journalist for 10+ years Experience Benjamin Plackett is a science journalist with more than 10 years of experience. His work appears across several publications, including Scientific American, Associated Press, USA Today, The Washington Times, Wired, Engadget, Chemical & Engineering News, Live Science, Health, and more. Education Benjamin received a Bachelor of Science in biology from the Imperial College London. He then went on to earn a Master of Arts in journalism from New York University with an advanced certificate in science, health and environmental reporting. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.