Judges’ comment: A fascinating and well researched article looking at the role viruses play in our lives. Arnold skillfully crafts a science, history and evolution story all in one!

🥇Science Reporting for “A Digital Twin Might Just Save Your Life” by @joezadeh.bsky.social www.noemamag.com/a-digital-tw...

🥇Crime Reporting for “The Rise Of the Bee Bandits” by @olliemilman.bsky.social: www.noemamag.com/the-rise-of-...

Judges’ comment: Totally unexpected in a crime story, the writing is lyrical, the reporting impeccable and the result is a great read. An incredible tale of a crime – bee rustling – and the nuances of this growing problem in agricultural areas needing pollinators.

Cont'd: Who knew thousands of bee hives are being stolen by these bee-thieving gangs each year?