Science Writer — Technology, Biology & Earth Science
Topics: Technology · Biology · Earth Science
James Mercer is a science writer covering Technology, Biology, and Earth Science at Space Tech Daily. He grew up taking things apart to understand how they worked — not just machines, but ideas. That instinct led him to a degree in Biotechnology, where he spent years studying genetics, cellular biology, and biochemical processes. His time in academic research, particularly around gene-editing technologies and molecular biology, gave him a level of subject familiarity that goes well beyond reading about these topics online.
During his research years, James started writing to explain his work to people outside the lab. He discovered that science communication was where he could make the most impact — not by producing research, but by making sure people actually understood it. He left the research environment, deepened his focus on science communication, and joined Space Tech Daily to cover the areas he knows best.
What James Covers at Space Tech Daily
In Technology, James covers Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, automation, cybersecurity, blockchain, electric vehicles, software development, and consumer tech. The intersection of biology and technology is where he pays closest attention — from AI-assisted drug discovery to lab-grown tissue research. In Biology, his articles cover human anatomy, genetics, DNA, cell biology, evolution, marine biology, and biotechnology. That molecular-level understanding of living systems gives his biology writing a depth that surface-level science coverage rarely reaches.
Earth Science is the third area James covers at Space Tech Daily. Geology, rock formation, earthquakes, volcanoes, ocean systems, weather, climate patterns, ecosystems, and Earth’s deep history all fall within his coverage. The subject connects naturally to his biology background — understanding how the planet works helps explain how life on it evolved and continues to change. Every piece he writes on Earth Science follows the same evidence-first standard he brings to his other subjects.
Before writing anything, he reads the actual study behind the story. Reporting a finding without understanding the methodology behind it is not something he does. That standard comes directly from his research background — and it shows in every article he publishes.
Outside of writing, James runs, reads science fiction that real scientific progress has made look outdated, and keeps a bookshelf of biology and technology texts that his friends find alarming.
Academic Background: B.Sc. in Biotechnology with postgraduate focus in Science Communication
Topics He Covers: Technology · Biology · Earth Science
Years Writing: 6+
Good science writing is not simplification. It is translation — and translation requires you to actually understand both languages.
James Mercer