Hendrik Schäfer
@hendrikschaefer.bsky.social
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Professor of Environmental Microbiology at University of Warwick, UK
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Professor of Environmental Microbiology at University of Warwick, UK
January 28, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Reposted by Hendrik Schäfer
If you are not yet familiar with the shocking #IPPscandal hold onto your seats and watch this jaw dropping film.
“This isn’t North Korea we’re talking about - this is state sponsored torture in THIS country - happening right now”
Everyone needs to watch this jaw dropping film
youtu.be/yo27emO72g8?...
Everyone needs to watch this jaw dropping film
youtu.be/yo27emO72g8?...
‘STATE SPONSORED TORTURE’ - the UK’s shocking IPP Scandal
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 7:39 AM
If you are not yet familiar with the shocking #IPPscandal hold onto your seats and watch this jaw dropping film.
iMac 🖥️ without mouse is seriously annoying.
Shortcuts suggested by Apple for activation of keyboard controls aren’t working. 😩
Shortcuts suggested by Apple for activation of keyboard controls aren’t working. 😩
January 24, 2026 at 6:32 PM
iMac 🖥️ without mouse is seriously annoying.
Shortcuts suggested by Apple for activation of keyboard controls aren’t working. 😩
Shortcuts suggested by Apple for activation of keyboard controls aren’t working. 😩
January 24, 2026 at 5:33 PM
January 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Which intern did that weather map?
Or did caps lock get stuck on Tamworth?
Or did caps lock get stuck on Tamworth?
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Which intern did that weather map?
Or did caps lock get stuck on Tamworth?
Or did caps lock get stuck on Tamworth?
Yay 🙌
#TACO tonight
After allies in Europe and Canada finally drew clear lines and demonstrated that they won’t be bullied, Trump chickened out.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
#TACO tonight
After allies in Europe and Canada finally drew clear lines and demonstrated that they won’t be bullied, Trump chickened out.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Trump scraps tariffs on Europe and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland after speaking with Nato chief – live
US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte and says planned tariffs will not go into effect as a result
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Yay 🙌
#TACO tonight
After allies in Europe and Canada finally drew clear lines and demonstrated that they won’t be bullied, Trump chickened out.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
#TACO tonight
After allies in Europe and Canada finally drew clear lines and demonstrated that they won’t be bullied, Trump chickened out.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Reposted by Hendrik Schäfer
These so-called "patriotic" 🇬🇧newspapers who brought you Brexit were never really patriotic at all.
They are driven by a disdain for Britain's European neighbours, and a fawning obsession with America.
They do not really want 🇬🇧 to be sovereign. They're content being a 🇺🇸vassal.
They are driven by a disdain for Britain's European neighbours, and a fawning obsession with America.
They do not really want 🇬🇧 to be sovereign. They're content being a 🇺🇸vassal.
January 18, 2026 at 7:59 AM
These so-called "patriotic" 🇬🇧newspapers who brought you Brexit were never really patriotic at all.
They are driven by a disdain for Britain's European neighbours, and a fawning obsession with America.
They do not really want 🇬🇧 to be sovereign. They're content being a 🇺🇸vassal.
They are driven by a disdain for Britain's European neighbours, and a fawning obsession with America.
They do not really want 🇬🇧 to be sovereign. They're content being a 🇺🇸vassal.
Reposted by Hendrik Schäfer
Everyone should watch leading Professor @hughmontgomery.bsky.social's powerful talk at the National Emergency Briefing setting out the threats faced, but also opportunities available.
"I'm scared for my own life and future. I'm absolutely terrified for that of my son."
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
"I'm scared for my own life and future. I'm absolutely terrified for that of my son."
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
Health - Prof Hugh Montgomery OBE | National Emergency Briefing
YouTube video by The National Emergency Briefing
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Everyone should watch leading Professor @hughmontgomery.bsky.social's powerful talk at the National Emergency Briefing setting out the threats faced, but also opportunities available.
"I'm scared for my own life and future. I'm absolutely terrified for that of my son."
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
"I'm scared for my own life and future. I'm absolutely terrified for that of my son."
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
Schade, nur 3:3.
Aber nach 6 Pleiten ist es gut erstmal wieder einen Punkt zu holen.
3 Tore erzielt ist auch positiv.
Was abgestellt werden muss sind die Situationen wo wir hinten schlecht raus spielen (lang, flach) und den antizipierenden Gegner zum Ballklau einladen.
#Werder #SVWSGE
Aber nach 6 Pleiten ist es gut erstmal wieder einen Punkt zu holen.
3 Tore erzielt ist auch positiv.
Was abgestellt werden muss sind die Situationen wo wir hinten schlecht raus spielen (lang, flach) und den antizipierenden Gegner zum Ballklau einladen.
#Werder #SVWSGE
January 16, 2026 at 9:41 PM
January 16, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Well, I do hope that Greenlanders, Denmark and European allies will tell Trump to F off.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘Unacceptable’ for Greenland not to be in US hands, says Trump
US president’s comments come hours before high-stakes talks between Denmark, Greenland and US
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Well, I do hope that Greenlanders, Denmark and European allies will tell Trump to F off.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Woohoo 🎉
Wordle 1,666 2/6
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Woohoo 🎉
Wordle 1,666 2/6
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Wordle 1,666 2/6
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Wow, 🤩 congratulations #Macclesfield.
Amazing upset in #FACup
2:1 win against Cup holder #Palace
#MaACPAL
www.fotmob.com/match/508992...
Amazing upset in #FACup
2:1 win against Cup holder #Palace
#MaACPAL
www.fotmob.com/match/508992...
Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats
Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace on Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 12:15 GMT. Check live results, H2H, match stats, lineups, player ratings, insights, team forms, shotmap, and highlights.
www.fotmob.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Wow, 🤩 congratulations #Macclesfield.
Amazing upset in #FACup
2:1 win against Cup holder #Palace
#MaACPAL
www.fotmob.com/match/508992...
Amazing upset in #FACup
2:1 win against Cup holder #Palace
#MaACPAL
www.fotmob.com/match/508992...
Reposted by Hendrik Schäfer
“Uruguay did what most nations still call impossible: it built a power grid that runs almost entirely on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. The physicist who led that transformation says the same playbook could work anywhere—if governments have the courage to change the rules.”
Uruguay’s Renewable Charge: A Small Nation, A Big Lesson For The World
Uruguay built a power grid that runs 99% on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. Here’s how its bold energy overhaul became a global model.
www.forbes.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:29 AM
“Uruguay did what most nations still call impossible: it built a power grid that runs almost entirely on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. The physicist who led that transformation says the same playbook could work anywhere—if governments have the courage to change the rules.”
My MP Matt Western has been on Bluesky for a while and I urge @mattwestern.bsky.social to support action against X.
My position has been clear for a long time. Official UK and EU institutions should abandon X. Following the Grok scandal, I’m supportive of taking X down in UK 🇬🇧 and EU 🇪🇺
My position has been clear for a long time. Official UK and EU institutions should abandon X. Following the Grok scandal, I’m supportive of taking X down in UK 🇬🇧 and EU 🇪🇺
If your MP is on BlueSky, do feel free to tag them.
Remaining on X, a platform which that allows for the mass manufacturing of non-consensual sexual images of women and minors, is no longer endorsement.
The government needs to leave it.
Now.
Remaining on X, a platform which that allows for the mass manufacturing of non-consensual sexual images of women and minors, is no longer endorsement.
The government needs to leave it.
Now.
Staying on X is an Endorsement - and It's Unforgivable
The UK government cannot claim to protect women and children while continuing to post on a platform that enables their abuse.
open.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:46 AM
My MP Matt Western has been on Bluesky for a while and I urge @mattwestern.bsky.social to support action against X.
My position has been clear for a long time. Official UK and EU institutions should abandon X. Following the Grok scandal, I’m supportive of taking X down in UK 🇬🇧 and EU 🇪🇺
My position has been clear for a long time. Official UK and EU institutions should abandon X. Following the Grok scandal, I’m supportive of taking X down in UK 🇬🇧 and EU 🇪🇺
“The world overlooks Uruguay’s example at its own risk. In fact, renewables are ready, the playbook is in place, and the advantages are tangible. The only missing ingredient is the political will, which is often clouded by self-interest and money.”
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
Uruguay’s Renewable Charge: A Small Nation, A Big Lesson For The World
Uruguay built a power grid that runs 99% on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. Here’s how its bold energy overhaul became a global model.
www.forbes.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:29 AM
“The world overlooks Uruguay’s example at its own risk. In fact, renewables are ready, the playbook is in place, and the advantages are tangible. The only missing ingredient is the political will, which is often clouded by self-interest and money.”
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
www.forbes.com/sites/kensil...
I'm excited to announce the official Nullschool app is here!
earth.nullschool.net on mobile browsers works fine, but the app is nicer. Full screen display, persistence across sessions, text size that matches device settings. Even landscape works well.
And, like the website: no ads!
Links below ⬇️
earth.nullschool.net on mobile browsers works fine, but the app is nicer. Full screen display, persistence across sessions, text size that matches device settings. Even landscape works well.
And, like the website: no ads!
Links below ⬇️
January 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Fire pit and mulled wine 🍷
January 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Fire pit and mulled wine 🍷
Reposted by Hendrik Schäfer
There is, to my mind, no justification for the continued use by the UK Government of X as a platform for official comms. There hasn't been for some time, in fact, but if the latest developments around AI-generated image abuse and CSAM don't change the policy I really don't know what will.
NEW: People are using Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, to alter images to depict real women being sexually abused, humiliated, hurt, and even killed.
futurism.com/future-socie...
futurism.com/future-socie...
Grok Is Being Used to Depict Horrific Violence Against Real Women
People are asking Elon Musk's Grok chatbot to alter images to depict women being sexually abused, humiliated, and even killed.
futurism.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
There is, to my mind, no justification for the continued use by the UK Government of X as a platform for official comms. There hasn't been for some time, in fact, but if the latest developments around AI-generated image abuse and CSAM don't change the policy I really don't know what will.