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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 23h

Because...

October?

Sky News @news.sky.com · 23h

Why the weather has been gloomy in the UK recently

If the weather in your part of the country has been grey and dull, then it may be because of a meteorological phenomenon known as anticyclonic gloom.

news.sky.com

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 1d

It's only looking at prizes since 2000...

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 7d

To repeat a phrase that was in vogue about 15 years back - I agree with Nick.

I suspect we *don't* agree on whether or not that's a positive. If your industry is reliant on theft, it isn't an industry - it's a criminal enterprise.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 8d

I know this is uncomfortable to admit, but there is a small area in England's second city where people are just not integrated with the rest of society. Many of them hold views that arguably go against British values.

Yes, we need to talk about the Tory conference in Manchester.

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Protik Islam-Jakobsson @protik.bsky.social · Aug 12

the world's richest loneliest pervert has logged on

musk tweet:

"For most people, the best use of the @Grok app is turning old photos into videos, seeing old friends and family members come to life"

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 8d

Considering how often RNA gets read, you'd think the impact factor would be higher...

RNA Society @rnasociety.bsky.social · 9d

RNA journal increases to over 5.0! Publish your research in RNA today!

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 9d

"How is son of rich, corrupt guy rich?" isn't a particularly difficult question to answer, @forbes.com.

Forbes @forbes.com · 9d

Trump’s youngest son taught his dad a thing or two about crypto. Now the NYU sophomore is making a fortune before he even turns 20.

How 19-Year-Old Barron Trump Is Worth $150 Million

Trump’s youngest son taught his dad a thing or two about crypto. Now the NYU sophomore is making a fortune before he even turns 20.

www.forbes.com

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 9d

Another astonishing sign of incredible incompetence from the UK Conservatives. They can’t even get right the name of the country they want to represent.
(Image via LBC political editor Natasha Clark)

Promo bar of chocolate saying
"When Labour negotiates,
Britian loses"

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 10d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 10d

Why on earth is the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk advertising at the Tory Party Conference?

Ed Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 10d

In touch

A display of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher's outfits on display during the Conservative party conference at Manchester Central Convention Complex.

www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

#wato

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 10d

It honestly looked busier on the damp Monday last month when we had our departmental away-day there...

Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 10d

The bar of the Midland Hotel, lunchtime on the Sunday of Tory conference.

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Dr Delyth Badder @folklorewales.com · 10d

Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.

After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 11d

Blustery day, isn't it? Here's the National Grid: Live generation data. Wind and solar are generating 74.2% of our electricity. Gas is generating 13.1%. And yet our household electricity prices are pegged to... the volatile price of gas. Which is the basis on which the right attacks... renewables.

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Rufus jones @rufeydoof.bsky.social · 12d

Amazon have removed the guns from their Bond posters, giving the tantalising impression that Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan think you’re a wanker.

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 12d

Just seen that Periodic Videos have recently put out a new Dy video - great to see this featured on there! 🧲

David Mills @millsgroupchem.bsky.social · Jun 25

Delighted to announce the publication of our work in @nature.com, in collaboration with @nfchilton.bsky.social's group, on a dysprosium compound with magnetic memory at 100 Kelvin. Congrats to all authors inc. @gemmagransbury.bsky.social, @jeffjefftyjeff.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Soft magnetic hysteresis in a dysprosium amide–alkene complex up to 100 kelvin - Nature

A dysprosium amide–alkene complex shows soft magnetic hysteresis loops up to 100 kelvin, arising from the high charge density of the amide ligands and the structural role of the pendant alkene.

www.nature.com

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 12d

We shouldn't begrudge an obscure, unknown, struggling artist a little free publicity, surely?

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BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 13d

to avoid confusion I have made a little table of Mitford siblings

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 14d

It's the people *not* rolling their eyes at Sarah Vine you've got to watch out for.

Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 14d

"Emma Watson’s so typical of the entitled generation who think they’re right about everything – like the young woman who rolled her eyes at me the other day" Sarah Vine, Mail

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 15d

Some good news.

London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 14d

Stories like this are why colleagues spend days poring over spreadsheets, checking everything over and over, questioning any and every anomaly. It's also why I *completely* lose my shit when people don't see the value in that, or treat proper admin and due diligence as some sort of indulgence.

Dave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 14d

I cannot imagine anyone I know in academia letting this happen. It's utterly appalling. Glasgow uni failed to record the grade he had in fact earned, then refused him a degree, then abandoned him to kill himself.

For utter, enduring shame.

Glasgow student took his own life after 'tragic' university error

Ethan Brown, 23, of Coatbridge, was told he didn't have the grades to graduate in December 2024.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 14d

I always clean before I leave, but it is occasionally nice to be able to point at the boards and reflect to the class that things could be worse... they could be having to learn *gasp* this horrible stuff.

Makes organic chemistry look a veritable walk in the park, sometimes.

Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 15d

For those of you professors who are team “you erase the boards when you come in, not before you leave,” I would like to let you know that I lectured about the history of vaginal and rectal fistulas today and i am sure the prof coming in after me appreciates that i erased the board before i left.

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 15d

Is it just me, or did they forget the... erm, bit awkward... Palestinian people whose home this is?

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 16d

This is what Blair’s team created together with BCG

Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 16d

... says poisonous billionaire witch from the tower of her castle.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16d

‘She is ignorant of how ignorant she is’: JK Rowling responds to Emma Watson rift

The author has rebuffed conciliatory remarks made by the Harry Potter actor, saying Watson has ‘enthusiastically participated’ in the ‘trashing of women’s rights’ Harry Potter author JK Rowling has responded to Emma Watson’s recent remarks about their rift over transgender rights, saying the actor is “ignorant of how ignorant she is”. Rowling’s post comes after a podcast interview with Watson, in which the latter said: “I really don’t believe that … holding the love and support and views that I have, mean[s] that I can’t and don’t treasure Jo and the person that I had personal experiences with.” Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Gabby HC, but a ghost, hiding in a corner @scriblit.bsky.social · 16d

*thumping the table*
KRYSTEN RITTER KNITTER KITS
FOR YOUR RITTER KNITTING BITS
DON'T BE BITTER OR A QUITTER
DON'T BELIEVE YOUR KNITS ARE SHITTER
DON'T GET JITTERS, KNIT OUTFITTER
KNIT LIKE KRYSTEN RITTER KNITS

Ewamore, Quoth the Raven @ewacat.bsky.social · 16d

Krysten Ritter is a knitter and i am NOT GOING TO PUN ABOUT IT www.weareknitters.co.uk/collections/...

WAK Krysten Ritter Kits

Krysten Ritter is an American actress, model, and author. Known for her roles in various TV and film productions, she stands out for her versatility and charisma. In addition to her acting career, she...

www.weareknitters.co.uk

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Carl Poree @cpchem.bsky.social · 17d

Can't say I'm a fan, either. Bring back Jay...

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