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Dr_Aust_PhD @draustphd.bsky.social · 1d

And this deluded nutcase, who is daily boosting fascists on both sides of the Atlantic with his hogwash... is *still* a member of the august (and gutless) Royal Society.

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 2d

Elon Musk, "These lovely small towns in England, Scotland and Ireland, they've been living their lives quietly. They're like hobbits"

"And so one day, 1,000 people show up in your village of 500 and start raping the kids"

"This has now happened, God knows how many times in Britain"

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · 9d

Disturbing times. The age of endarkenment.

John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · 10d

How can this be remotely acceptable in a democracy.

Dr_Aust_PhD @draustphd.bsky.social · 10d

Who needs to turn up in body armour & tac gear, plain clothes & MASKED, to arrest a mother on the school run?

Answer: the secret police.

LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 11d

ICE detains mother dropping off child at elementary school—refuses to even look at her U.S. legal papers.

"What documents?" agent sarcastically replies—holding up the folder.

"The ones in your hands!" witnesses yell back.

Madison Elementary School in Santa Ana, California.

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 12d

@ucl.ac.uk scientists discover early trigger of diabetic eye disease, paving the way for new sight-saving treatments. The TRO is proud to support research projects like this by working closely with our academics and see the impactful work progressing for patient benefits.
Full story: bit.ly/3Lo0vEk

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Giulia De Rossi @giuliaderossi.bsky.social · 12d

So amazing to see our work on the cover of Science Translational Medicine!!

Science Magazine @science.org · 13d

The new issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine is out now!

Mass production of regulatory T cells treats autoimmune disorders in mice, a preclinical study uncovers a promising therapeutic target in diabetic retinopathy, and more. https://scim.ag/3WeFm1R

The cover shows a flattened view of the mouse retinal deep vascular plexus, highlighting the microvascular tree (white).

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · 13d

Leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein 1 initiates the onset of diabetic retinopathy in mice | Science Translational Medicine www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Our latest publication regarding LRG1. Congratulations to Dr De Rossi for her immense contribution. So proud to have made a significant contribution.

Leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein 1 initiates the onset of diabetic retinopathy in mice

LRG1-driven microvascular dysfunction triggers early diabetic retinopathy, highlighting a potential therapeutic target.

www.science.org

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · 29d

As someone who has worked on the blood-brain barrier for a large part of his last 40 years as a research scientist RFK Jr just needs to shut up. He should try and restrict his comments to things he is knowledgeable about. Now what on earth could that be.....🤔?

Edzard Ernst @edzard.bsky.social · 29d

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · Oct 2

Well worth a read!!

Dr_Aust_PhD @draustphd.bsky.social · Oct 2

Why indeed...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Farage, Trump, Musk: your boy Javier Milei just took one hell of a beating. Why so quiet? | Aditya Chakrabortty

The wild politics and chainsaw made Argentina’s president an economic hero for the right. And now, with his nation’s finances in chaos: silence, writes Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

www.theguardian.com

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Philip Ball @philipcball.bsky.social · Oct 1

I suspect that indeed they have just made this matter worse for themselves. The trouble with this statement from Adrian Smith is that it conflicts with the RS's Code of Conduct (e.g. below).

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · Oct 1

To consider half the USA population as the enemy as POTUS does is deeply worrying. His comment to lay off Democrat federal workers is appalling. What ever happened to the principle of once democratically elected your duty is to looking after everyone’s interest.

John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · Sep 29

This is so wrong

Paul Carnahan @pacarnahan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Arrested/not arrested:

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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · Sep 27

Couldn't agree with this gentleman more.

The SNP @snp.org · Sep 25

Farage built Brexit, and Brexit broke Britain.

Nigel Farage is the cause of the mess we’re in - not the solution.

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · Sep 27

Now why doesn't this surprise me?

Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · Sep 26

Michael Crick, journalist: “It depresses me how much fellow political journalists are down-playing this - a dranatic story not just about Russia corrupting a British politician - as they've done in Germany & France - but also about the character judgement+relationships of Reform leaders Farage+Tice”

Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · Sep 26

“The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to making statements in favour of Russia while being an elected member of the European Parliament.” 1/

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Roger Senserrich @4freedoms.es · Sep 26

Que Farage, Brexit y toda esa mierda estaban a sueldo del Kremlin desde el primer día ni cotiza.

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · Sep 26

Nathan Gill, Reform's leader in Wales at the last Welsh parliament election, has pled guilty to 8 bribery charges, taking Russian cash while he was one of Nigel Farage’s MEPs to speak in favour of Putin's Russia in that parliament
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges

Gill admits to eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in the European parliament and articles

www.theguardian.com

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · Sep 25

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · Sep 23

Perhaps Chris Mason can offer an explanation to this.

Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · Sep 22

For 56 minutes Sky News and BBC News interrupted everything else and carried a Reform UK feed live, uninterrupted, unchallenged. The stream spluttered, froze, pixelated - dozens of times - still they stuck with it. FOR ONE HOUR.

This is an editorial choice. No other party gets this coverage. ~AA

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · Sep 14

The actions of Musk are not acceptable and it will be revealing who does or does not join Ed Davey in condemning him.

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · Sep 14

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: “I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.

“As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.”

Rt Hon Sir Edward Davey MP
HOUSE OF COMMONS
LONDON SWIA OAA
The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP,
Prime Minister
Sent by email
Sunday 14 September 2025
Dear Prime Minister,
The attempts this weekend by Elon Musk to sow discord and incite violence on our streets represent a serious and dangerous interference in our democracy. Speaking at the "Unite the Kingdom" march organised by far-right hate preacher Tommy Robinson, Musk told the crowd that "violence is coming" and that "you either fight back or you die".
The United Kingdom has always prided itself on resolving disagreements through debate, through the ballot box, and through the rule of law. The recent conduct of Elon Musk - deliberately spreading misinformation, stoking anger and encouraging violence - represents a reckless and dangerous assault on those values. This attempt to endanger public safety and meddle in our politics must be met with clarity and resolve.
At times like this, it is vital that the people of our country see their leaders united. That is why l am writing to urge each of you to put party politics aside and join me in publicly condemning these dangerous remarks, and to jointly consider what sanctions Elon Musk should face as a consequence. We must make clear that no individual, however wealthy or powerful, can get away with using their platform to inflame tensions and incite violence.
At the same time, we must uphold freedom of speech and the right to peaceful protest without fear of violence, intimidation, or manipulation from abroad.
The strength of Britain lies in our shared commitment to mutual respect, decency and the rule of law. If we fail to speak with one voice now, we risk emboldening those who want to threaten these values and undermine our democracy.
I hope you will join me in making this important stand.
Yours sincerely,
Eer Da
Ed Davey
MP for Kingston and Surbiton
Leader of the Liberal Democrats

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Dr_Aust_PhD @draustphd.bsky.social · Sep 14

Ed gets it. Where are the Labour high command?

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · Sep 14

Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.

I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.

Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · Aug 26

Britain has never stood alone eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/brit... First posted a few days ago but well worth re-posting. So very very true. But this truth is not in the public consciousness.

Britain has never stood alone

From Empire to the NHS, this country has always relied on outsiders. The real crisis isn’t migration – it’s dishonesty

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · Aug 22

As a young man fascinated by biology Bronowski enthralled me. I still have his book The ascent of man. His wisdom and all encompassing view of the world helped shape my views as a scientist. This man was a true polymath and in an era of emerging endarkenment will remain a beacon of light.

Humanists UK @humanists.uk · Aug 22

No one says it like Bronowski.

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Dr_Aust_PhD @draustphd.bsky.social · Aug 20

That's one heartfelt summary...

Cornish/Manc Advisor in Parallel Realities (Worldwide) @leftymuso.bsky.social · Aug 20

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John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · Aug 17

The beginning of the end? So shocking and so sad that the USA has come to this.

Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · Aug 17

Fascism

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Aug 16

NEW: Wearing masks, no ID, unmarked & blacked out cars, refusing to say what agency they’re from and using profanity with any press & public nearby.

This was at 14th & R in Washington DC, this morning (Sunday).

What the hell is happening to the US?

(🎥 Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post)

John Greenwood @greenwoodjohn.bsky.social · Aug 12

Let’s not get dragged into conspiracy theories as those we despise do. There are other explanations for no blood. Yes the ear is quite vascular but it will take a second or so to bleed beyond the immediate nicking of the ear so very little blood to fly backwards.

Neill Morgan the (Non) legend that is Ironmorg @ironmorg.bsky.social · Aug 12

I'm not one for conspiracy theories but I can't help thinking that this one has a ring of truth to it

Edzard Ernst @edzard.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · Aug 9

"The Munich Agreement" –history lessons

Looking at current events,of course 1938 comes to mind.At that time, Munich city became a symbol of one of the most fateful decisions in history&the greatest diplomatic failure of the 20th century⤵️

📹Chamberlain's speech after signing the agreement/ Iconic

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