Debuting in 2015, Inverse is a US website which positions itself as ‘the coolest place to get smarter’. It claims to take ‘a scientific approach to analyzing culture and a cultural approach to talking about science’ with the aim of better understanding tomorrow by examining today. The site at www.inverse.comis a mix of popular science articles, such as a look at whether cannabis smoke causes more lung damage than tobacco smoke, a feature on the current stage of sleep research, lots of pieces about space research and the latest technology, plus a strong focus on gaming, gadgets, superheroes and all things Star Wars.
Inverse pays medium to high US professional rates, with some features at 50 cents per word. The editorial team welcome pitches from people without a lot of experience and are happy to develop ideas with new freelancers.