Alok Jha — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Science and Technology Editor at The Economist
Host of the "Babbage" podcast
Author of "The Water Book" (2015), "The Doomsday Handbook" (2013), and "How to Live Forever" (2013)
Previously Science Correspondent at ITV News
Served as a writer and editor at The Guardian for a decade
Wellcome Trust fellow in 2018, developing new formats for science journalism

Biography

Alok Jha is the Science and Technology Editor at The Economist, where he oversees content related to scientific and technological advancements. In addition to his editorial responsibilities, he hosts The Economist's "Babbage" podcast, engaging audiences with discussions on key developments in science and technology.

Prior to his current role, Jha was a science correspondent at ITV News, covering science, environment, and health for daily news bulletins.