Miriam Nadaf
Science journalist and researcher who reports on intersections between popular culture and science, here discussing how Pokémon has influenced researchers and scientific outreach.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 11min
Briefing chat: Pokémon turns 30 — how Pikachu and pals inspired generations of researchers
Miriam Nadaf, a science journalist who explores how pop culture and science collide, discusses Pokémon’s influence on research and outreach. She covers links between collecting and taxonomy, playful phylogenetic studies, how Pokémon inspired scientists’ careers, species named after Pokémon, and using Pokémon to expose predatory journals.
